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Acupuncture for Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Acupuncture is ideal for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, because it is non-invasive and drug-free. Acupuncture is safe for you and your baby, and can support your bo ... Read on »
Acupuncture for Allergies by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Although many of us are happy to see signs of spring, for some it's also the dreaded approach of pollen season. Many people suffer from allergies in the springtime, with symp ... Read on »
Self-Care for Allergies by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Here are some suggestions for taking care of yourself during allergy season! Reduce exposure to allergens: This is an important first step, because it is difficult to calm t ... Read on »
Caring for Winter Aches & Pains by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee If you have any kind of body aches and pains - from severe arthritis to that annoying stiffness when you get out of bed in the morning - chances are it feels a little worse in ... Read on »
Herbs and Acupuncture for Poison Ivy by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Another hazard of summer is poison ivy. Poison ivy loves to grow at the border between open space and trees; it is found in this area along wooded paths, around lakes, and at ... Read on »
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee As we become more active in the warm weather, we may also encounter some injuries. These may be acute, such as an ankle sprain, broken bone, or dislocated joint; or they may b ... Read on »
Keeping Cool in the Summer with Chinese Medicine by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative MedicinePeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee The warmth of summer can feel great, especially after a long New England winter and a beautiful, but slow, spring. Some people, though, feel worse in the heat, and find that h ... Read on »
Before you decide to just "live with it"... by Tina C. Naturopathic DoctorHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative Medicine I cannot tell you the number of patients I have seen with perfectly treatable conditions, who have been told by their doctor that they just have to "live with it". Or, either ... Read on »
The Good Blackout by Tina C. Naturopathic DoctorHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Blacking out your bedroom is important for adequate melatonin production. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland (a little gland in the brain). Melatonin is co ... Read on »
CBC Marketplace shines a light on the health check logo by Tina C. Naturopathic DoctorHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative Medicine I just saw an absolutely FANTASTIC CBC Marketplace show on the health check logo that we often see on foods here in Canada.(If you don't usually watch CBC Marketplace, it's an ... Read on »