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Added by Pia Poulsen on February 16, 2009 at 5:16am —
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Q: I need to lose about 35 pounds and I’ve had friends that have good success with low carb diets, but I have high cholesterol so that isn’t an option for me. What kind of diet would you suggest for me to lose weight?
A: First off, there is no one right diet that would work for even half of the population. Each of us has our own unique biochemistry, so what worked for your friend may not work for you. Therefore diet plans should be customized to meet your individual needs.…
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Added by Geoff DePaula M.Ac., Lic.Ac., Dipl.C.H. on January 21, 2009 at 6:02pm —
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Added by Pia Poulsen on January 2, 2009 at 10:00am —
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ASK THE ACUPUNCTURIST- Got STRESS???
Q: CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH REDUCING STRESS?
A: In this day and age excessive stress is a HUGE concern and a major cause of disease we see daily in our practice. Our modern culture has in the past 100 years changed dramatically to include almost everyone in the fast-paced society. So what is the solution??? Should you go live in a cabin in the woods and become a hermit? Well, that may be one option that seems to make sense. However, Asian me…
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Added by Geoff DePaula M.Ac., Lic.Ac., Dipl.C.H. on November 12, 2008 at 5:18pm —
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Just interested in hearing views on treatment room location. Does it make a difference to you if treatment room is located in urban/ rural area.? When one leaves treatment room after massage treatment does it matter to you when you return to busy street? Is massage treatment enhanced if you leave treatment room and enter scenic area afterwards.Is effect of treatment prolonged.? Likewise on approaching therapists location before treatment can scenic area enhance treatment.
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Added by haille on November 12, 2008 at 5:27am —
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The stomach is probably the most sensitive area to massage. It is the most unprotected part of our body, and it can be a strong emotional experience to receive a stomach massage.
Physically there are many benefits to an abdominal massage. Stress and emotional tensions are stored in the stomach and can cause digestive and other related health problems. By massaging the stomach the muscles are made to relax, allowing for the organs to settle in their right places. Blood flow is increased which in…
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Added by Pia Poulsen on August 29, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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There are certain moral and ethical values which must always be observed during a massage. The client's level of comfort must be respected at all times, nor must a massage turn sexual in any way. A practitioner is obliged to full discretion and can never reveal any personal information about a client.
I have often been asked the question of nudity during a massage. How much is a client supposed to undress. I always tell them to undress as much as they are comfortable. It is essential that a cli…
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Added by Pia Poulsen on August 21, 2008 at 3:35am —
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We wanted to let you know about a new mini-release this evening, Monday, August 11 at 6 p.m. This release includes:
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Added by JM on August 11, 2008 at 7:36am —
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A Massage Créatif is a full body massage, which combines soft strokes with deep massage, as well as stimulates pressure points, employ stretching and massage of the hands, feet and head. The entire body will be massaged during the hour or one and a half hour a massage lasts.
You will come out from the massage feeling relaxed and calm. Tensions have been eased, worries lessened. You will feel lighter, as if a weight has been taken from your shoulders. Your skin will feel soft and be nourished by…
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Added by Pia Poulsen on August 4, 2008 at 7:29am —
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Ask the Acupuncturist- Natural non-Drug Acne Healing
Q: My child has acne and the dermatologist we have been going to just keeps giving them antibiotics. The problem got slightly better but now they want them to keep taking antibiotics long term. I am concerned about this, and the long term effects of the drugs on my child. Is there anything that acupuncture, Chinese medicine or other holistic therapies can do to heal this?
A: Thank you for your question, and it is a common question indeed! F…
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Added by Geoff DePaula M.Ac., Lic.Ac., Dipl.C.H. on June 18, 2008 at 8:00pm —
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Added by Geoff DePaula M.Ac., Lic.Ac., Dipl.C.H. on May 15, 2008 at 4:42pm —
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Good article on why to eat Organic Food
In summary:
- Organic food delivers more nutrition
- Eating organic dramatically reduces pesticide exposure
- Eating organic can decrease your intake of food additives
- You won't find any growth hormones or antibiotics in meat or dairy
- Organic food doesn't contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Organic food tastes better, fresher longer…
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Added by JM on May 4, 2008 at 9:00am —
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Ask the Acupuncturist: Natural Allergy Cures (as seen in the Hopkinton Crier Newspsper 4/2/08)
Q: I get horrible allergies this time of year. What can you do with acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine, or what can I do myself, to prevent suffering from the itchy eyes and runny nose?
A: Allergies are very common this time of year. Luckily, Traditional Chinese medicine & other natural healing supplements can be very helpful in reducing or eliminating the symptoms of allergi…
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Added by Geoff DePaula M.Ac., Lic.Ac., Dipl.C.H. on May 1, 2008 at 10:33am —
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