Thoughtful & effective care for... 

*PAIN, HEADACHES, INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ATHLETIC INJURIES, COLDS & FLU, ALLERGIES, DIGESTION, HOT FLASHES, NIGHT SWEATS, WEIGHTLOSS, QUIT SMOKING, FERTILITY, PMS --

*My practice is not limited to this list. If you have a specific question or concern you'd like to address, feel free to contact me here or call or text me at (207) 266-8633.                             

*For a longer list of what acupuncture treats, published by the World Health Organization (WHO), click here.    

*Many people pursue acupuncture to treat these conditions, because the results and medical research are well established. 

Offices are located:

in Brunswick, Maine:                            54 Cumberland St, #2: Map (parking in front) at HS-ACUPUNCTURE

in Asheville, North Carolina:
247 Charlotte St, R#3: Map      at White Pine Acupuncture  

"One who eats Qi will attain enlightenment and prolong life."
-- Tao Hong Jing (456-536 C.E.)

Elements of understanding sometimes seem lost in translation. This quote may be such an example, but what it attempts to convey is how basic, pervasive, and all-encompassing the concept of qi is to every aspect of life. Read more here.

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Friday
Nov102017

HS-ACUPUNCTURE.COM's STRATEGIES & TOOLS for COLD & FLU SEASON

 

By frequent request, and in time for cold weather, I have compiled my favorite Cold and Flu prevention and treatment tips and created convenient little care packages that are available in my office. 

Each package contains the asterisked items below, as well as my Top Ten recommendations, also below.... These little packages could make great gifts, so let me know if you're interested in ordering a few.

*1) HERBS -

Pour contents of 1 silver packet into a mug of hot water & drink (repeat 3xday)

a) if your cold starts with a runny nose, start with the bag marked GZT (Gui Zhi Tang)

b) if your cold starts with a bad sore throat, start with the bag marked YQ (Yin Qiao)

*2) ESSENTIAL OIL -

Drop 3 drops of Eucalyptus EO into a mug of hot water (do not drink). Put a towel over your head, as a tent, with the mug under your nose, and breathe in the steamy vapor. Alternatively, use EO as a chest rub.

*3) LOZENGES -

To soothe a sore throat, or at the first sign of a cold, try a manuka honey and bee pollen lozenge (1-2xday, or as needed, but no more than 5xday; it's medicine, not candy)

4) DRINK HOT LIQUIDS -

Sip throughout the day: herbal teas, hot water with a slice of lemon, miso broth (ideally with chopped scallions), or chicken soup 

5) GARGLE WITH SALT WATER -

This old-fashioned technique can soothe a sore throat and cleanse the throat tissues

6) USE A NETI POT -

With slightly salted warm water in order to clear and soothe the nasal passages

7) KEEP YOUR NECK & FEET WARM -

Wear a scarf or turtle-neck shirt and double up on warm socks

8) SWEAT -

Breaking a slight sweat at the early stages of a cold, especially behind the neck, can stop the cold from progressing

a) Take a hot bath (consider adding epsom salts) & make sure to keep hydrated/drink fluids

b) Wear extra clothes & put additional blankets over you

9) SLEEP -

Rest and more rest; getting sick is often an indication to slow down and catch up on self-care

10) GET ACUPUNCTURE -

Make an appointment. Getting a treatment can help stop a cold or help you heal from it faster. (Gua Sa technique can be key. If you have a tool at home, consider this a reminder to use it.)

Plus, there are additional herbs that may be better suited to your specific symptoms, whether a cough, fever, nasal or ear congestion, or laryngitis.

Other things I like:

- Elderberry tincture

- Airborne – includes Chinese herbs, vitamins, minerals and amino acids (it's available almost everywhere)

For questions, appointments, or to share your favorite strategies, call/text: (207) 266-8633.

Be & stay well this season!

Saturday
Dec102016

"2017 Pledge to Self" Community Acupuncture Continues Through the Seasons

The core of my practice remains private, one-on-one treatment for the deepest, therapeutic healing available for my patients.

My personal commitment to extending the benefits of acupuncture to as many people as possible led me last January also to offer Community Acupuncture one night per week in my Brunswick office from 3:30-6:30 pm.

Response has been great! Called the "2017 Pledge to Self," this Community Acupuncture offering has continued each month this year, and many people are now experiencing the increased quality of life that results from regular and good acupuncture care.

 

  • Suggested donation is $20, and all donations are accepted and appreciated.
  • Text ahead for reservations for acupuncture in this peaceful, group setting: (207) 266-8633. 
  • In terms of future dates for Community Acupuncture, check my homepage for current announcements.

 

The Community format is a great way to support your health goals, de-stress after a long day, or try acupuncture for the first time. Come on your own or bring a friend.

For private appointments in either Brunswick or Portland, feel free to call or book online.

 

Saturday
Dec102016

Honoring Our Veterans & Community Protectors

December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day, found me honoring our veterans this year by volunteering free acupuncture at the Mid-Coast Veterans Council. This is an important part of my community service, and I enjoy meeting new faces and visiting with familiar ones every time I do it. They are a great group of people.

Likewise, I extend my commitment to our protectors in our communities by offering generous discounts for acupuncture as part of Code Gratitude, available to all men and women, who have served or are serving in Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Military or related agencies.

*For more info about the benefits offered through Code Gratitude, visit here: http://codegratitude.com/listings/hs-acupuncture/

*For more information about free acupuncture for veterans at the former Brunswick Naval Air Base, visit here: http://mid-coastveteranscouncil.org/

*For more information about how the military is using acupuncture in combat, read here: http://www.usmedicine.com/agencies/department-of-defense-dod/auricular-acupuncture-convenient-technique-for-battlefield-pain/

A big thank you to all those who keep us safe and save our lives!