Digestion Issues

Love Your Liver! Why? It is Our Internal Nurturer by Tracy Blehm

Date: April 24, 2012 Author: Tracy Comments Off

The liver is a complex system of cells that filtrates and processing the nutrients and chemicals we absorb from our food. Our livers have evolved based on our environment and what is readily available for consumption. For example Japanese are better at digesting raw fish than their counterparts, southern Asia has difficulty digesting meat protein because their diet is mainly vegetarian, and so forth.

The liver is the cleanser and filter for our blood stream and is vitally important for us to maintain good health but is typically overlooked and abused. Continue Reading

What Does Your Tongue Say About You? By Lasya Healing Centre

Date: April 24, 2012 Author: Tracy Comments Off

Traditional Chinese Doctors and Traditional Tibetan Doctors use non-invasive methods to diagnose general conditions within the human body. It is so prevalent in Eastern medicine that Western medicine has us sticking out our tongues and saying “aaah” at our yearly physicals as well.

By looking at our tongue for abnormalities in its texture, color and motility you may find indications that there is an imbalance in your body. Continue Reading

Is it a Food Intolerance or a Food Allergy? By Tracy Blehm

Date: April 12, 2012 Author: Tracy Comments Off

We have the ability to develop food intolerances over the years. Food intolerances are the body’s inability to digest or process certain foods or chemicals within certain foods. This is different from a food allergy which causes an immune system reaction. Continue Reading

How to maintain a happy digestive tract by Dr. Ganna Shalygina, R.Ac., TCMD

Date: March 12, 2012 Author: Tracy Comments Off

Ideally, we should have no troubles digesting any foods we ingest, or have any bloating, acid reflux, or too much gas. But this is not always the case for most of us. There are increasing occurrences of food intolerances, both due to harmful food additives, and due to poor food choices and combining on our part. Continue Reading

Morning Sickness and Acupuncture by Dr. Ganna Shalygina

Date: January 26, 2012 Author: Tracy Comments Off

Morning sickness is a very common phenomenon during pregnancy. It occurs in about 70-80% of pregnant women. In some cases, nausea and/ or vomiting can last up to 16 weeks.

The exact cause of Morning Sickness is unknown, but there is a theory that states that it may be an ancient mechanism for protecting the fetus from poisons in food ingested by the mother, as well as elevated levels of pregnancy hormones. Continue Reading

Weight Management Through Hypnotherapy by Thomas Orban, DCH

Date: January 16, 2012 Author: Tracy Comments Off

Regardless of age, gender or background, weight related problems can have an affect on all of us and they become a major concern in the modern world. For the ones committed to managing their weight and wellness more effectively,
hypnotherapy has become a popular treatment of choice. Continue Reading

ACUPUNCTURE & IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Date: August 3, 2011 Author: Tracy Comments Off

What is it?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder in which patients may experience varying degrees of abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea which worsen as a reaction to stress. It is estimated that 10-20% of all American adults experience symptoms of IBS, and patients with IBS account for half of all doctor visits for gastrointestinal complaints. IBS affects three times as many women as men and, after the common cold, is the next most common cause of missed school and work.