Is it GMO, Organic or Conventional? Even though consumers are against having GMOs in their food, supermarkets still seem to carry them and some of those ways are quite sneaky. Here’s some things to know: Any food that says USDA Organic or Non-GMO Project Verified seal can still contain less than 0.9% GMOs. I’m not
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Winter Solstice Mushroom Soup
Winter Solstice Mushroom Soup We are entering the solstice starting next week. The days have been getting shorter and the nights have been getting longer, and it is hard not to notice how cold it is outside! Winter is the season of yin, when we need to consolidate our energy. It is a time to
The Importance of Rest During the Yin Time of Year
The Importance of Rest During the Yin Time of Year As we head into the holiday season, it can become easy to get caught up in everything we need to do and become overwhelmed or stressed. But as the days become shorter and the northern hemisphere experiences more stillness, it’s important to take time to
Using Acupuncture for Neck Pain
Using Acupuncture for Neck Pain What are the Most Common Causes of Neck Pain? Neck pain is one of the most common types of pain in the body, secondary only to low back pain. There are so many causes for neck pain; bad posture, poor support during sleep, repetitive stress, muscle strain from movement and
Using Acupuncture to Treat Migraines
What is the Main Reason for Migraines? Research studies show that acupuncture is wildly successful in the treatment of migraines. A recent systematic review of 22 clinical studies with 4985 participants showed that acupuncture reduced migraines by 50% in 69% of the individuals and that effect lasted more than 6 months. That is incredibly encouraging
The Wonder of Winter: Five things to know
The Wonder of Winter: Five things to know Written by Deanna Tasi, L.Ac. The way to staying healthy with the seasons is adjusting our daily habits throughout the year. By doing a dance of reflection with the season, our body is better able to ward off illness and recover from chronic ailments. One of the