Points of Wellness Blog

Local honey is a great remedy for seasonal allergies and adding it to pumpkin puree gives this smoothie a smooth and frothy texture.  Perfect for a mid morning snack. Read the rest of this entry »

To ease arthritis pain, you do not have to solely rely on pain pills and steroids; there are alternative treatments that may help you find relief, including acupuncture.

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Digestive disorders often indicate an overall imbalance in health. It is reported that approximately 62 million Americans experience digestive problems on a regular basis.  Traditional Chinese Medicine can help.

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Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for tennis elbow either on its own or as an adjunct to standard Allopathic treatments to relieve pain and get to the root of what is causing the inflammation. 

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working back points for GI distress

 Is your child cranky?  Have stomach problems?  Is his/her lack of sleep affecting your life?  Pediatric Tui Na can help!

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This gluten free tabouli is packed with protein without using wheat!

• 1 cup Quinoa (cooked as directed on package)
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 large ripe garden tomatoes
• 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups scallions, chopped
• sea salt to taste

Directions

1. Prepare Quinoa as noted on package.  Be sure to rinse quinoa several times to remove the outer bitter layer.

2.  Chop tomatoes, parsley, scallion and mix with lemon juice and olive oil. 

3. Stir in quinoa, salt to taste and mix.

4. Refrigerate for the day to infuse flavors.  Then remove 1 hour before serving to reach room temperature.

Gluten free burgers

•  1 lb  ground turkey breast
• 1 small  onion, finely chopped
• ½  red bell pepper, finely chopped
• ½  green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 4 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs (your favorites)
• 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)
• rice flour to stop burgers sticking when being shaped

1. Put all the ingredients except the eggs into a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. 

2. Add approximately ¾ of the eggs and mix until all the egg is absorbed into the mixture. You will probably need to add the rest of the egg if the mixture does not look sticky enough. 

3. shape into patties (use flour if sticking)

4. Grill patties until cooked all the way through, turning over halfway into the cooking time. Check they are cooked all the way through by cutting into the centre of one. 

Serve in a wheat free roll with lettuce and relish or with crispy oven baked potato wedges and salad or steamed greens.

Mark Twain said “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.”  Smoking, which is better described as nicotine addiction, is a complex addiction, with both psychological and physical components.  If you’ve tried to quit, you KNOW how difficult it is.  Acupuncture and oriental medicine are effective all natural modalities to aid in quitting because of their ability to curb withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings, stress and anxiety. 

Taking into account each person’s unique smoking habits and physical and emotional make-up, every patient’s acupuncture treatment is tailor-made and designed for him or her.  On your first visit you learn to identify your particular triggers for smoking and how to avoid them. Lifestyle changes are also part of this visit.  Often you are prescribed herbs or supplements to control cravings or withdrawal symptoms.  Exercise is encouraged and dietary recommendations are given (foods to avoid and foods to be included during the withdrawal phase).   Acupuncture treatments will help reduce the cravings and lessen the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.

Got a pain in the neck?  Stiffness and limited range of motion?  This is a very common ailment seen here at the Center often due to over work, inadequate sleep, not sitting ergonomically in the car or work.  Stress compounds the issue and eventually that occassional neck tightness turns into a major pain in the neck.  Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are all natural and effective treatments to alleviate your pain and increase range of motion.  Here’s a concise article from Acupuncture Today: http://acupuncturetoday.com/abc/neckpain.php