The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything.

As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to start cutting back on the numerous cooling foods that are consumed during the summer months. Things like raw foods, salads, juices and fruits should be decreased because they can create too much cold in the body, according to traditional Chinese medicine. continue reading »

Healthy Foods for Fall was last modified: September 30th, 2019 by admin

Statistics show eight out of 10 people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. However, once the damage is done, the recurrence of back pain can be as high as 50 percent. Part of this is because as we age, things like muscles and tendons become less flexible and pliable. It is also very well known in the United States, people are too sedentary and this leads to excess weight gain that can create added pressure on the body, especially the low back. continue reading »

Five Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Low Back Pain was last modified: July 29th, 2019 by admin

7 Facts About Breast Cancer

1. In the US, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
2. The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are being female and aging. About 95% of all breast cancers in the US occur in women 40 and older.
3. Getting a mammogram can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by 30 to 40% among women ages 40 to 70.
4. Breast cancer deaths have been declining since 1990 thanks to early detection, better screening, increased awareness, and new treatment options.
5. Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
6. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.
7. In the US today, there are more than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors — the largest group of all cancer survivors.

Free Health Lecture on 2/23/19  at 3:00pm

Presenter: Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM

Breast Health and Breast Cancer Prevention

Location: Alameda Acupuncture Annex

RSVP to reserve your seat. Seating is limited.

Lecture on Breast Health was last modified: February 17th, 2019 by Jenny