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
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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
THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF GALLSTONES Healthy Living Blog By Rachelle Tetreault, L,Ac Cholelithiasis is the actual presence of gallstones and affect more than three million people each year. Gallstones are formed by pigments and cholesterol in the … Continued
Fall time is a season of dryness which can affect the whole lung system which includes the nasal passages, sinuses, and even the throat as well as the bronchial passages of the lungs themselves. A dry throat can often be … Continued
BLADDER INFECTIONS AND URINARY DISCOMFORT Holistic Healthy Living Blog by Rachelle Tetreault L,Ac Bladder infections, also known as cystitis, are not only very uncomfortable but unfortunately very common. These alone account for 6 to 9 million doctor visits each … Continued
WHAT IS THIS RINGING IN MY EARS? Holistic Healthy Living Blog By Rachelle Tetreault, L,Ac According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 50 million Americans suffer with some form of tinnitus or ringing in the ears. Out of … Continued