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Vitamin D Is Vital

Vitamin D has been gaining popularity as a nutrient that supports your overall health.

Up to 85% of us …

Research suggests that up to 85% of people could be deficient in Vitamin D without even knowing it. This can have detrimental effects to various system of your body. Recent studies indicate Vitamin D has significantly more benefits than just your bone health. These include:

• Heart health

• Skin health

• Aging process

• Sleep patterns

• Athletic performance

• Immune health

• Healthy mood and feelings of well-being

• Weight management, including carbohydrate and fat metabolism

Since adequate levels of vitamin D promote so many of your body’s functions, a deficiency may mean your body lacks the tools it needs to keep you in optimal health.

We recommend getting your Vitamin D levels checked regularly and taking supplements to ensure your levels are in the normal range. This is especially important in the Northwest, where sunlight exposure is very low during the winter months.

Be vital, check you Vitamin D!

At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about supplements and their potential benefits. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

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EARTHQUAKE!

You just never know! Earthquake tips that you should read!

Did you know that downtown Seattle is situated above an earthquake fault line? If you are living in the Seattle area, you are living in earthquake territory. Tips for earthquake safety:

1) The most important thing to know is that you should get yourself into a fetal position NEXT TO a large object such as a sofa. The large object will compress a little bit, but it is likely that next to it enough space will remain for you.

2) If you go UNDERNEATH an object such as a table, you might get crushed. Your odds of survival are not as good as when you are next to a large object.

3) Do not seek cover on stairs. They are likely to collapse, leaving you very vulnerable to injury.

A public service message from Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA. Thanks and have a great day!

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It’s a Lifestyle

Keep you from getting sick in the first place

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are renowned for their emphasis on prevention and wellness care. In ancient China, the highest level doctors were those who could keep you from getting sick in the first place. They did this by accessing the patient’s constitution and the various systems of the body-mind to determine which system would most likely get out of balance. From this information, they treated the imbalance before it became a full blown illness.

Help your body with the change of Season

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can be used throughout the year to keep our bodies and minds in balance and working effectively. It is particularly important to get treatment during the change of seasons. Oriental medical theory maintains that at these times, our systems become weakened by the shift in our external environment and the stress of adaptation to those changes. Herbal medicine can be used throughout the year to strengthen immune system response, increase energy and assist in getting us through seasonal shifts.

Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is part of a lifestyle of health and well-being. 

At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the excellent preventive benefits of acupuncture. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

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Research Proves Efficacy Of Acupuncture For Headaches

From the New York Times

The New York Times reported the following in an article titled: “Regimens: Acupuncture Provides Headache Relief.”

In 1998, the National Institutes of Health accepted acupuncture as a useful alternative treatment for headaches, but warned that there were not enough clinical trials to draw firm conclusions about its efficacy. Now a systematic review of studies through 2007 concludes that acupuncture provides greater relief than either medication or a placebo.

Moving into the Mainstream

“People who get acupuncture prefer it to medication, because of the potential side effects of drugs,” said Dr. Tong J. Gan, a co-author of the review and a professor of anesthesiology at Duke. “This is an alternative treatment that is starting to move into the mainstream.”

From our experience,  headaches are one of the most easily treated conditions with acupuncture. Patients usually report immediate pain relief and a decrease in the number of headaches post-treatment. If you or someone you know is battling with headaches, we encourage you to try acupuncture; it is highly effective for this condition. At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the excellent benefits of acupuncture for headaches. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

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You Don’t Need That Pain

A new style

A new modern style of acupuncture is emerging in the West. This approach involves the insertion of very fine needles into muscle trigger points and motor points which enables the musculoskeletal system to be balanced as a whole.

What are trigger points?

 Muscle trigger points are produced by trauma, postural imbalances, and chronic pain. They can often be felt as tight bands of muscle tissue that are stubborn to release. Muscle motor points are used to “jump start” weak and atrophied muscles. Muscles that are chronically tight, tend to lose their strength and flexibility over time.

We have found this approach to achieve outstanding results. Not only do the muscles relax, but they often stay relaxed for longer periods than with other styles of acupuncture. We treat a variety of pain disorders with great efficacy using this modality, as well as others that fit your unique case. 

At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the excellent benefits of acupuncture for your pain. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

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Faster Weight Loss Through Acupuncture

Do you know acupuncture can quicken the time it takes to lose weight?

Studies show that, in combination with traditional methods of weight loss, subjects did lose more weight when acupuncture was added to their plan as compared to control groups. These studies followed subjects for 3-4 weeks after completing 1-3 acupuncture sessions.

On television, Dr. Oz had an acupuncture specialist on the show to discuss the correlation between weight loss and acupuncture. The specialist reported that acupuncture stimulates specific points of the body and the brain. He reported that someone would have to complete a series of about ten treatments of acupuncture before seeing weight loss benefits. He also stated that acupuncture can help with joint pain, headaches, and insomnia.

We have incorporated the weight loss protocol into a number of patients treatment plans and seen fabulous results. At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the weight loss benefits of acupuncture and herbs. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

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Why Detox Might Be For You

Is Detoxing hard?

A lot of people think that detoxing is hard to do. But it does not have to be.

There are detox methods that don’t starve the body at all. There are ways to detox that do not involve fasting or taking in substances that are harsh on your body (perhaps with the exception of a one-day fast before a liver cleanse process).  Many plans teach you how to pick and eat the vegetables and fruits that are right for you. After a few days you will then gradually add other easily digestible foods. You may also combine this with specific herbs and supplements.

Our bodies are designed to cleanse themselves. For the most part they do it very well. However, with all the toxins and artificial additives in our foods, our bodies need some help on occasion.

We at Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA will be happy to answer any questions you might have about how to detox with or without the help of acupuncture and herbs. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

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What You Can’t Pronounce Can Harm You

This is important information for you if you are pregnant or have small children.

BPA: A Toxic Plastic Chemical to Watch Out For

Plastics chemicals are among the most pervasive and potentially damaging toxins for a fetus, so if you’re pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, now is the time to start limiting your exposure.

This includes the chemical BPA, which tests have even detected in newborn umbilical cord blood. BPA is an endocrine disruptor, which means it mimics your body’s natural hormones and can trigger major changes in your body. 115 studies with BPA have been performed on lab animals. Of those, significant effects from even low-level exposure to BPA were found in 81%.

This toxic chemical first caught researchers’ attention after normal mice began to display uncommon genetic abnormalities. The defects were linked to plastic cages and water bottles that had been cleaned with a harsh detergent, causing BPA to leach out of the plastic. After determining how much BPA the mice had been exposed to, the researchers realized even an extremely small dose of 20 parts per billion daily, for just five to seven days, was enough to produce effects.

Early-life exposure to BPA

Some of the greatest concern surrounds early-life exposure to BPA.

Through BPA, the chromosomes in the developing fetus can be harmed. That in turn can cause spontaneous miscarriages and genetic damage. And being exposed to just 0.23 parts per billion of BPA is enough to disrupt the effect of estrogen in a baby’s developing brain.

We at Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA will be happy to answer any questions you might have about healthy living. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

(Source: HuffingtonPost.com)

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A Referral For A Trusted Partner

Sometimes we at Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA come across outstanding individuals who are offering a product or service that could be of value to our customers. We’re happy to pass on a recommendation. Here is another good example. Patrick Flynn, Owner/Broker of Seattle Realty Group has been a Real Estate Agent for 12 years and a Broker for 7 of those. Patrick’s also an engaging presenter and as a Certified Real Estate Instructor, has delivered over 1,000 hours of clock hour training.

Seattle Realty Group has a very unique approach to Marketing their Sellers homes by Staging all their listings with Brand New, Brand Name Furniture to help them Sell! But, what really sets Patrick and his Company apart is they give the Brand New, Brand Name Living room set to the Buyers of their homes as a Thank You for doing business with them. They also give a Brand New, Brand Name Living room set to all their Buyers as a house warming gift…again, just their way of saying, “Thank you for your business.” Now that’s refreshing!

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Can Acupuncture Help Menopause?

Did you know?

Peishan Chen practiced as an OB/GYN physician and acupuncturist in China prior to coming to the U.S.? Women’s health is one of her specialties. Peishan is also closely working with local OB/GYN’s in the area to achieve the best results for her patients. Here is some information on menopause that you might find helpful:

It’s In The Hormones

Acupuncture relieves the most common symptoms of menopause primarily by regulating the drastic changes in hormone levels women experience during menopause. This leads to a significant decline in hot flashes and an increase in energy, appetite and sense of well-being without the harsh side-effects of hormone replacement therapy.

Many studies conducted in the U.S., Europe and Asia, have clinically proven that acupuncture reduces hotflashes and other symptoms that are linked to Menopause.

We at Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the excellent benefits of acupuncture and herbs for menopause. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Janette at 425 644 2056. Thank you.

(Some of this information is based on an article from http://www.activeacupuncture.com.)

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