Balance Acupuncture

What is your body trying to tell you?

Anthony Thompson — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:43:48 +0000

When you injure yourself your body is constantly keeping you informed about the severity and extent of your injuries. The main form of communication, especially in the acute stage, is pain. As an acupuncturist, I am constantly asking patients about the pain they feel and other sensations. The problem is that it is often difficult ... Read more

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3 Health Tips for Osteoarthritis

Anthony Thompson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:00:30 +0000

Osteoarthritis (aka Degenerative Joint Disease) affects 27 million adult Americans according to the Centers for Disease Control. Treating severe cases of arthritis usually involves joint replacement surgery but making some lifestyle changes can slow down or even repair the damage to the joint. Here are three changes you can make right now. Maintain a Healthy ... Read more

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Recipe: Zesty Pickled Beets

Anthony Thompson — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:00:43 +0000

One of my favorite dishes in the summer time are pickled beets. I love their sweet, earthy flavor. My favorite recipe for pickled beets is also one of the simplest. Lemon zest and lemon juice are paired with the beets to highlight their sweetness and to add a bright tangy flavor. Served cold, these pickles ... Read more

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Asian Herbs: Ginseng

Anthony Thompson — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:00:35 +0000

Ginseng is one of the most important herbs in Asian medicine. It has traditionally been used to tonify, i.e. to build energy. In Chinese, it is called Ren Shen (person root) because it is a root that has a shape similar to humans. It is an adaptogenic herb, meaning that it responds to the internal ... Read more

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Two Herbs for Healthier Eating

Anthony Thompson — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:50 +0000

There are several herbs that I grow in my garden; garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, italian parsley and oregano. All of these herbs have their health benefits, but in this post I will focus on the two I use the least; thyme and rosemary. These are the herbs that I would like to find more uses ... Read more

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A Spoonful of Sugar Too Many

Anthony Thompson — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:38:34 +0000

Children are consuming 16% of their calories in the form of sugars and other added sweeteners. That means that about 1 in every 6 bites of food that a child eats per day is essentially a spoonful of sugar. That level of sugar consumption is 2-3 times the recommended daily rate for adults. Children are ... Read more

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