http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com Healing the body, mind, & spirit Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:18:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fibromyalgia the catch all Label! The label “fibromyalgia” is often given when nothing else fits.  For us, this condition means that the energy and the blood are not flowing smoothly, that causes pain among other things.  It is a complicated condition because it includes the mental, emotional, as well as the ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1224 Spices or Medicinal Herbs? – Tucson Acupuncture While trying so many new produce items, vegetables, fruits, etc.; and new recipes, I found myself wanting to know more about the different spices I was introducing in various combinations to make these delicious meals.  When looking at the spices we use for cooking, do ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1216 BALANCE Many people ask me “How does Oriental Medicine Work?” The essence of our medicine is BALANCE! What is balance? Being in balance means that all of the organs, muscles, bones, the mind, the emotions, and everything that we are, work together as a team. When we are balanced, we are happy ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1209 [caption id="attachment_1198" align="alignleft" width="358" caption="Daikon Radish - Tucson Acupuncture - American Health Acupuncture"][/caption] My health is more precious than gold. So for me, preventative health care is where I spend my money. It’s a lot more fun feeling good all the time. It’s really a choice and a priority that one ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1197 The Best Time to Heal Ourselves – Tucson Acupuncturist I imagine that like me you having been watching all the natural changes/disasters going on all over the world; and like me, you are wondering what you can do to help. You can volunteer or help economically but if you cannot do ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1194 Yes it really is this PINK! Dragon Fruit – Low in Sugar & Calories – Healthy Food! My husband and I have recently fell in love with a new supermarket in Tucson…Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket! We have been introducing all kinds of new fruits and vegetables into our diet for health and ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1185 How to keep your Heart Healthy The Heart is so important in Oriental Medicine; the Heart is the home of Spirit, the life force that keeps us alive. When the Heart is healthy we are able to Love and feel Joy; when it is unhealthy we feel anxious, unhappy, unloved. Drinking enough water ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1179 [caption id="attachment_1162" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Chinese Broccoli - Available at Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket - Tucson"][/caption] In Oriental Medicine each season has a special energy which affects or harmonizes with our organs; Spring Time is Liver and Gall Bladder Time. Just like the earth puts forth new life (the trees leaf, bloom, ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1160   [caption id="attachment_1167" align="alignleft" width="224" caption="Oriental Medicine - Bamboo arangement"][/caption] Oriental Medicine Practitioners Celebrate 2010 Year of the Tiger  On February 14th, a group of Tucson Acupuncturists welcomed the Year of the Tiger with a traditional Chinese 8 course dinner feast. The Szechuan Omei Restaurant hosted the banquet and we all enjoyed the ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1165 Spring is here! Last week hiking in the Pima Canyon I realized that spring is here.  The Ocotillo, like so many other plants are growing leaves, and putting out buds to bloom. In a few weeks, other countless plants will be coming out of the ground.  The Cottonwoods and other trees ... http://www.americanhealthacupuncture.com/?p=1153