Learn the basics of Chinese herbal medicine in this beginner class, including basic Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, nutrition and a few simple formulas to keep on hand for colds, flu, cough and allergy symptoms. Herbal medicine was common knowledge to communities of every culture. Just like knowing when to take aspirin, people knew when to…
Pregnancy is a whirlwind adventure. As your mind and spirit get ready for a new life and family member, your body is in full tilt. Most women get morning sickness. Hopefully it isn’t too severe and doesn’t last until delivery. Acupuncture is a great ally during pregnancy. It is very safe, and pharmaceutical free. It…
Xiao Yao Wan or Free and Easy Wanderer is one of the most famous herbal formulas available to help regulate your Liver, Gallbladder and Spleen Organ Systems, bringing about a balanced feeling of emotional and physical harmony. We prescribe this formula to many people and have seen widespread improvements to their individual issues. The Liver…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease causing inflammation of the connective tissue. Western medicine doesn’t understand the cause of this difficult disease that mainly afflicts women. Men can also get this disease, but 9 in 10 people with lupus are women. Ninety percent of patients complain of joint pain, and 40% of patients have skin conditions and…
Here at Jersey Community Acupuncture, we try to post on our blog about once or twice each week. Our posts typically cover content about acupuncture and herbal medicine, but we also post about Nicole’s experiences, local/clinic events, and updates about the clinic itself! Because we post so frequently, this means that some posts (such as…
Your femoral artery is located at the inguinal area where the thigh meets your groin area. By massaging this artery, the goal is to increase fertility. This massage increases the blood flow to the pelvic organs, providing more nourishment to the uterus and ovaries, testes and penis. By increasing blood flow to the area, the…
The best vitamins for our bodies come from real, whole foods. It would be a sweet life if our foods gave us everything we needed and we made all the right food choices everyday. I would eat a rainbow of colors. My foods would never be processed, always be organic and always be grown in…
Many women believe that painful periods are something that they will always have to suffer through. The most common western treatment for most things regarding a menstrual cycle is hormonal pharmaceuticals, such as birth control pills. Not every woman wants to be on the pill for years, due to concern over the long term use of…
It’s good to sweat when you exercise. Or when it is really hot. Our body needs to sweat to cool us down and keep us well. For some, sweat happens too much and too often and without heat or physical exertion. Hyperhidrosis is defined as the production of perspiration beyond what is necessary to cool…
The tradition and clinical application of Chinese herbal medicine is dynamic and time tested. The first written documentation on Traditional Chinese Medicine is the HungDi NeiJing or Yellow Emperor’s Cannon of Internal Medicine. HungDi NeiJing is the oldest medical textbook in the world, how cool is that?! Different opinions date the book back to between…
Lyme disease is tricky. If the person is lucky, they present with an obvious bulls-eye rash and overt symptoms that easily lead to a quick diagnosis. A course of antibiotic therapy to rid the body of the pathogen, followed up with acupuncture and herbal medicine to help the body return to balance, is usually an…
Stress effects all of us. The more tools we have to reduce stress, the better we feel. Some tools work better at certain times than others and some aren’t always available. The more options we have, the more prepared we will be. So what can we do for ourselves to feel better and reduce stress?…
Eating 101. Eating, the process can be joyous; your taste buds are alive, your body is being nourished and sustained. Most people have some forms of joyous eating, followed by days of indecision. Stress and hurried lifestyle lead to a sad tummy, sad taste buds, and interesting bathroom visits. With all the food trends out…
This week marks the astrological beginning if springtime. Spring is the time of the cleanse. We do our Spring Cleaning in the house and more and more, through advertisements and media, we are encouraged to do some internal cleansing as well. But what is a LIVER cleanse? What does it mean? Are all liver cleanses…
There are many ways to use natural products in attempts to gain and keep our health and vitality. I believe that herbal medicine is People’s Medicine and that we have rich traditions that can address most of our complaints while they are still in the beginning stages. One of my goals is to share simple…
To make an Herbal Infusion, use the delicate parts of the plant, like flowers and leaves. If you are using roots or branches, you will simmer it, which is a different process. Simply boil water, pour the water into a quart jar with about one ounce of herbs (or about 1 cup of water to…
I love herbs to kick colds and flus before they take hold. We have a few commonly used classic formulas that are used just when you start to get that tickle in your throat. Sometimes we miss the window of initial onset, or the herbs just aren’t enough and we get that cold or flu….
One the goals of holistic medicine, is to halt the progression of illness. We may catch a cold, flu or virus, but if we can take good care of ourselves, hopefully that initial illness will not progress further into pneumonia or other illness that require more medical care. We also have many uninsured and under-insured…
The last time I had the flu was about four years ago. I was in awe at how very bad you can feel in your body from something as simple and widespread as the flu. Since having the flu, I am much better at heeding the warning signs that my body offers, like a stratchy…
Cold Care for Rainy Days The only constant is change. Mother Nature is such a good teacher of this simple, yet really hard to accept truth. These next few weeks of spring will have us gearing up for summer warmth with cold nights, high winds and intermittent rainstorms. As the weather shifts, our bodies require…
Amanda Crooke, of Locust Light Farm, and our very own Nicole Maniez, of Jersey Community Acupuncture will host a series of workshops to share useful herbal insights and practices for the community. The program will inspire you to start using simple, easy-to-find plants for health and wellbeing. You will learn about herbal allies from both…