We know this time of the year, our drapes need washed, windows need cleaned, and purging of winter hibernating clothes and boots but what about our livers? The liver in Eastern Medicine is in charge of the other organs of … Continued
FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT FOR OVERALL HEALTH Healthy Living Blog by Rachelle Tetreault, L,Ac In Eastern Medicine, the foundational support for health all begins in the Spleen or middle jiao of the body. The spleen is in charge of nutrient absorption, … Continued
DIGESTIVE HEALTH Healthy Living Blog By Rachelle Tetreault, L,Ac Tips for Digestive Health: Starting your day off with a very warm mug of lemon water is often the best small tip given to not only improve digestion but a plethora … Continued
Nourish Your Body The Ultimate Nourishment Holistic Healthy Living Blog By Rachelle Tetreault, L,Ac When the body becomes depleted, Eastern Medicine relies on both acupuncture therapy and herbal medicine to fully bring it back to balance. This can be … Continued
TREATING ADHD IN BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS Holistic Healthy Living Blog by Rachelle Tetreault, L,Ac Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is known as the most common behavioral or mental disorder in children even outnumbering autism 4 to 1. It … Continued
Traditional Chinese Medicine signifies the importance of spring as a time for renewal and growth. The liver is the organ of interest and the element is wood. This is a time of the year to release our energy which has … Continued
Seasonal Affective Disorder Holistic Healthy Living Blog by Rachelle Tetreault L,Ac Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was deemed a true disorder dating back to 1984 when The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded a study. The findings noted SAD … Continued
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, affects about one million people a year in the United States. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. This is the same virus which causes chicken pox. The risk of shingles increases with … Continued
Food therapy has been used since ancient times to help the body become more readily able to heal and work more optimally especially when there is disease or disharmony present. Warmer foods, especially cooked broths, vegetables, and rice dishes help … Continued
There has been much research in specific diets and food plans correlating with optimal blood chemistry lab testing. The food plan is not considered a diet but a lifestyle food selection to provide the most beneficial foods to help … Continued