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A Fear of Art
Learn how to overcome the fear and anxiety of painting . Learn to not to expect something from your art, to not want to paint an object realistically and enjoy process of painting again.
Sep 10th, 2023

Aromatherapy Diffusers
Having a unique and natural perfume dispersed into the atmosphere of your home or office can’t help but stimulate the senses. aromatherapy diffusers are able to provide maximum therapeutic effects both to the body and the mind.
Aug 11th, 2023

Nutrition Nugget: Living a Healthy Life
We’re so busy racing through our day to day lives that we don’t take the time to look after ourselves. It’s really no wonder that so many of us are tired and run down. What are some simple things that we can do to improve our quality of life?
Jul 13th, 2023

Essentials Oils - Natures Precious Gift
Essential oils have been mentioned in the very ancient literature. These oils were used in the days long back in the Egyptian civilization. They were also being used in the ancient India, Rome, etc.
Jun 13th, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is said to be a normal reaction of the body to stressful and traumatic life events. However, anxiety is no longer considered normal body if it becomes extreme to the point that it already affects a person’s everyday activities and productivity.
May 31st, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health of Teens
Usually in our adolescence, we are exposed to many sudden and inexplicable mood swings as a result of our body undergoing various hormonal changes that prepare us for adulthood.
May 10th, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health: Knowing When To Get Help
Mental health is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life. Learn when to get help.
May 3rd, 2023

Nutrition and mood
Nutrition and mood are closely linked, with a poor diet often exacerbating symptoms of depression and anxiety and an improved diet often resulting in an overall improvement in mental health.
Feb 19th, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Improve Your Brain Health
As we get older, our brains get rusty. This deterioration of the brain eventually leads to Alzheimer’s disease. There are ways to improve your brain health however and decrease your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease.
Feb 8th, 2023

Wellness Minute: Live life well again!
We’re so busy racing through our day to day lives that we don’t take the time to look after ourselves. It’s really no wonder that so many of us are tired and run down. What are some simple things that we can do to improve our quality of life?
Jan 21st, 2023

Apps & Art
A night to relax and just enjoy the moment.
Oct 26th, 2022

Nutrition Nugget: Emotional Eating

This article relates the factors behind emotional eating by use of research through surveys and weight loss studies. This article leads to the idea that weight loss is particularly hard for those who eat in response to their emotions and feelings.
Mar 9th, 2022

Acupuncture Points - Fast Escape From Infertility
Primarily a Chinese remedy, acupuncture is a complementary modern treatment that cures infertility problems in both men and women. Acupuncture for infertility is most effective for those people who are suffering from problems like irregular ovulation, or b
Feb 9th, 2022

Emotional Freedom Techniques & Answers From Acupuncture
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a healing tool based on the theory that our emotions and physical symptoms are linked to the underlying energy system of the body. That energy system is the acupuncture meridian system known to the Chinese for thousand
Dec 13th, 2021

Acupuncture points: Weight Loss
There are a lot of people who are overweight. For those who are obese, perhaps surgery is the best option but for those who can't, they can try to see if acupuncture can help take out the excess weight.
Aug 11th, 2021

Acupuncture and Autism
Studies have shown that there is an increase in the number of children that have been diagnosed with autism. Until now, doctors have not yet found a cure to this illness which is why some parents want to experiment with alternative forms of treatment and o
Jun 3rd, 2021

5 Tips To Losing Weight While Keeping Your Sanity
Losing weight is the goal of many individuals worldwide however there is no simple way to drop the pounds like taking a pill or simply wishing them away. Unfortunately, losing weight takes determination and commitment to a healthy diet and exercise plan an
May 31st, 2021

5-HTP - Nature's Anti-Depressant
5-HTP is the precursor to serotonin. It improves mood, anxiety and is beneficial in weight loss. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. There is a massive am
May 26th, 2021

6 Simple Breathing Exercise To Deal With Stress
Breathing is something we all do during our life time. We all know we are going to die if we are not breathing. Breathing is a reflex action done by our body to provide the flow of oxygen around the body to the vital organs. Wikipedia, online encyclopedia
May 17th, 2021

Acupuncture Can Help You Quit Smoking
Smoking is one hard habit to break. If nicotine patches and gum doesn't work, perhaps you should try something else like an alternative form of healthcare like acupuncture. 
May 14th, 2021

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Help us spread the word in Clark County about our unique approach to wellness!
Apr 9th, 2021

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Apr 5th, 2021

Lowering blood pressure with the help of acupuncture
Doctors and scientists from the Irvine university of California have recently discovered a new method of lowering blood pressure. This method is based on electroacupuncture, which seems to have a significant effect in lowering blood pressure.
Mar 29th, 2021

How Come Acupuncture Brings Perfect Results For All?
The theory behind acupuncture is that there are energy points on the body that are connected by pathways running throughout the body. These pathways conduct flow of energy called chi. Blockage of energy can cause pain. Acupuncture serves to clear these.
Mar 24th, 2021

How Acupuncture Can Change You
The "Chi" is what acupuncture is all about. Okay, so there is more to acupuncture therapy than simply muttering the word "Chi," but the concept of it does have a great deal, if not all to do, with the therapy of the acupuncture way.
Mar 15th, 2021

You Should Make Walking An Every Day Priority
For the more, shall we say, "leisurely" type of person, this can cause a lot of guilt. "How hard can it be to just walk for 30 minutes? I can do that. I just haven't had time." The one reason people don't do what they don't absolutely have to.
Feb 23rd, 2021

Don't Get Into Acupuncture Without Reading This First
When grandma gave you chicken soup for your cold, you knew it would make you feel better because it was a time-tested treatment passed on from generation to generation. Acupuncture is much the same, and this article will explain more to you about it.
Feb 22nd, 2021

Therapy and Counseling: Insanity Not Required
Making that decision to seek help through counseling and therapy may be a welcome idea to some people, but others may feel embarrassed and unsure. It is important that people should learn about what therapy involves and what they can expect from it.
Feb 18th, 2021

Your Body Is An Engine
Growing up around surface coal mining and machines with engines, I learned a lot about how engines work and the basics that they need. Now today learning about nutrition I find some similarities. Stay with me here. It will make sense, I hope. The needs of
Feb 16th, 2021

All About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the facet of Chinese culture that is fascinating to learn about. How did acupuncture start in the U.S? What are the benefits and uses of acupuncture all over the world?
Feb 15th, 2021

Acupuncture, Is It A Safe Alternative?
This article is about acupuncture as an alternative pain relief method. Although its popularity is mainly in Asian countries, the procedure is slowly building up a following in western countries.
Feb 8th, 2021

Acupuncture - Benefits
Acupuncture is the basic foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine and is based on the belief that there are two opposing and inseparable forces within our body. They are known as the Yin and Yang of the entire person.
Feb 1st, 2021

The Wonders Of Medicines
We all know that medicines are developed to make us feel better when we are feeling sick. However, most people don't realize that all medicines have risks as well as benefits.
Jan 21st, 2021

Your Immune System Needs Support Too!
The increasing level of toxins in the environment is making it difficult for the immune system to protect you properly. You need to help the immune system to do its job. Learn how.
Jan 19th, 2021

Therapy is key to a stress-free life
How people get anxiety and can lead to an attack; what is an anxiety attack; symptoms of an attack; therapy vs. medication; having a drug free life and its advantages with regards to dealing with anxiety.
Jan 13th, 2021

Acupuncture: Real or Myth?
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world who have seemed to embrace the idea and practice of acupuncture as something can be used to treat a wide variety of issues. This article will dispell some of the myths that have circulated.
Jan 12th, 2021

Your Quality of Life
There are steps you must take now in order to ensure a good healthy quality of life into your senior years. Without your health; what do you really have?
Jan 5th, 2021

Acupuncture: Questions & Answers
Whether you are new to finding out about acupuncture or you are a professional in the field, chances are that you've always loved to learn about new therapies and training techniques.
Jan 3rd, 2021

There Is A Natural Remedy For Depression
Depression is a common problem with many people from all walks of life and is never talked about openly. Why is this so? Depression can be a debilitating illness that is suffered in solitude by many, with no one to talk to and expose their real feelings.
Dec 30th, 2020

Acupuncture For Stress

Have you tried all the traditional methods for relieving stress that has been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and not gotten results? Acupuncture is the answer!
Dec 27th, 2020

Zinc: Important Mineral That Has Taken the Backseat
Zinc, is a mineral that has been taken for granted. Many individuals fail to include this mineral in their diet and only take them when they are not feeling well. With doctor's approval, zinc supplements may aid individuals recover from zinc deficiency.
Dec 23rd, 2020

Your Body Wants To Fight The Flu
The body's immune system is our first line of defense against attacks from germs, bacteria, and viral agents like the flu. The immune system detects these harmful invaders and begins the process of isolating and destroying them. But the immune system only
Dec 22nd, 2020

I am SO over this!
COVID-19 has brought with it physical health, economic, mental stress.  You add to that political and holiday stressors and you have a large population that is struggling.  Massage therapy can be used to relieve that stress.
Dec 22nd, 2020

Acupuncture Versus Western Medicine
Acupuncture may not be able to replace Western medicine, but complements it nicely. In this article we'll compare western medicine and acupuncture to see how.
Dec 21st, 2020

The Holistic Approach Massage
The constant battle we have to make through each day, living life with less stress seems to be a futile effort despite our best efforts. Maybe, all you need is a good massage to alleviate the discomfort that your body and mind have been suffering with.
Dec 19th, 2020

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Nov 27th, 2020

10 Reasons to See a Nutritionist
Why should I go to see a nutritionist? Aren’t they going to tell me things I already know? Caitlin Moore, licensed nutritionist, gives 10 reasons to schedule an appointment with her.
Nov 13th, 2020

Let's chat about STRESS
Is the Stress of COVID-19 and the pending election getting to you? Learn how adding acupuncture to your wellness toolbox is an excellent idea!
Oct 24th, 2020

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the nation MAY, mental health awareness month, is more important now than ever.
May 5th, 2020

Eat this not That
Do you find yourself reaching for junk food? Caitlin has some tips.
Apr 15th, 2020

Working from home: how it can damage your mental health
The survey was conducted online on March 26-28, involving 8,475 employees — including non-regular workers — aged from 20 to 64. #PersonalLife #MentalHealth #WorkingRemotely Source: https://nypost.com/2020/04/13/survey-35-say-working-from-home-has-harmed-me
Apr 15th, 2020

The 3 Ps:
Pizza, Positive thinking and the Placebo effect. ~Anthony (Tony) Daltoso,
Aug 9th, 2018