By Bonnie Diamond, LAc
| Bonnie has a master’s degree in acupuncture, and her clinic is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. She practices a Japanese style of acupuncture that relies on direct feedback from the body and honors the unique qualities of each individual. Visit her at www.bonniediamond.com or call 781-862-0898 ext. 1 for a free consultation. |
By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc
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I am an acupuncturist and herbalist – so what can I tell you about beauty?
A lot. Here’s why:
The number one natural beauty tip I can give you is to take your health seriously. In Chinese medicine, we know that natural external beauty is a reflection of inner health and well being. Often, the solution to external beauty problems is an internal one. That means foods and herbs. In the case of skin problems, herbs can be use to create creams or wraps and applied directly. (more…)
by Patrick Austin
| Mr. Austin is a freelance journalist for Pulse MEDIA International. He also covers sports and health for a number of web sites including RealGM.com, Hoopsworld.com, and Fanstop.com, and entertainment and sports for Vainquer magazine. |
The profession of massage therapy and bodywork is growing throughout the United States. More and more people are becoming involved in fitness programs, stress reduction, relaxation techniques, wellness, and preventative health care. Traditional health practitioners are discovering the damaging effects of stress and chronic tension. Stress and resulting life-style diseases are killers in our modern society. Now might be the best time to become a masseuse and start earning a good massage therapist salary. (more…)
By Bonnie Diamond, Licensed Acupuncturist
One of the great strengths of Eastern thought is its ability to allow for the existence of two opposing forces or ideas at the same time. With this in mind, I offer you some suggestions for maintaining balance throughout the holiday season.
My suggestions embrace the notion that the yang side of the holidays – the parties, eating, gift-giving, decorations and commercialism – can be balance by the yin side – the soul, the heart and the connections we have with ourselves, our memories and the people we care about.
By slowing down a little and paying attention to our inner, yin side, we can find and create special meaning at this time of year. Here are some ideas to help you explore ways of doing this. These are only my ideas. Please take them, mutate them and transform them into your own. (more…)
by Dr. Lynda Harvey, OMD, L.Ac.
Over the last 15 years a new medical specialty grew from infancy into adolescence. If current trends continue, Functional Medicine will mature into a robust adulthood likely to be the next “big thing” in holistic/ alternative medicine… for good reason. Functional Medicine essentially bridges the gap between traditional pharmaceutical/surgical intervention and alternative therapies. As the name implies, optimal body function is the goal of this specialty. (more…)