In This Issue:
** Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Snake
** Semi-Annual 3 Treatment Special
** Top 5 Winter Wellness Must Haves
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Happy Chinese New Year!
You just can't have too much New Year, right? Right, and February 10th is Chinese New Year, marking year 4711 in the Chinese lunar calendar. Also knows as the Year of the Water Snake.
The snake is a symbol of renewal and rejuvenation making 2013 the perfect year to "shed your skin" and refocus on what is most important. Furthermore, the water element is associated with the Kidney channel which houses your Pre-Natal Energy and holds the Will of the mind, meaning that special attention should be paid to focusing your Will towards those most important tasks ahead.
As a Chinese Medicine practitioner, I always believe that health is at the top of the "most important" list. A colleague of mine once described life as a juggling act and said it is important to recognize which balls can bounce and which ones will break. Your health, in particular, is one of those balls that is made of glass. While it may be possible to pick up the pieces, it can be a very difficult task and if it really shatters, it might never go back together quite the same again.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be an insulating sleeve that will offer some protection from life's little fumbles. So as you focus your Will on the tasks ahead in the Year of the Snake, consider adding regular acupuncture treatments to your schedule if you're out of the habit (my online schedule will accommodate recurring appointments now!) because everyone needs a little insulation now and then.
3 Treatment Special
Guess what, its that time again! Happy Chinese New Year 3 Treatment Special. From now until the end of February, you can stop in the office or go online and purchase a 3 treatment special Gift Certificate for yourself or a loved one (or two...) to facilitate Health and Wellness in the Year of the Snake, or simply to say "I love you" to a Valentine. The gift certificate gets you $30 off treatment ($10 off each 60 minute session) and you can choose between an Acupuncture package or a Foot Reflexology package. Click the Gift Certificate link on my website to learn more.
Top 5 Winter Wellness Must Haves
I'm a big proponent of being prepared for colds and flus this time of year. Indeed, I've outgrown my medicine cabinet and various remedies now occupy a large drawer in the kitchen (properly secured, of course). But I was thinking the other day, if I really cared to control my remedy-preparedness-self, what are the top 5 things I'd want on hand this time of year? Here's what I came up with:
Yin Qiao San ($15) - So I know you are probably tired of me touting the wonders of YQS, but seriously, it works! When I feel the first hint of a tickle at the back of my throat, this is what I take to kick it in the preverbial patootie and keep myself in tip top shape for all of you! Can be taken as a preventative when others around you are ill, and I usually go through a whole bottle each time I start just to really make sure I get prolongued immunity boost.
Ilex 15 ($18) - Do you ever taste a food or smell something that brings back memories of baking in the kitchen when you were a kid and then resolve, "I'm going to make mom's famous XYZ this weekend because its been too long."? This is my Chinese Medicine version. Ilex 15 is a fantastic cold/flu formula I used a lot early in my practice and then just got out of the habit of keeping on hand. Think of it as Yin Qiao Plus. It actually contains the major herbs of Yin Qiao and Gan Mao Ling plus a little something special and can be used not only for the first sign of cold/flu, but also as a mild anti-inflammatory for injury. This makes it a great addition to the medicine cabinet for "what if's" of many kinds. When many people around me are sick or there is something very "lihai" or powerful going around, this is my preventative of choice.
Elderberry Tincture ($12.50) - this simple antiviral is natural, easy to take and both kid and pregnancy safe. You can layer it on top of any other tincture or remedy for added antiviral protection or treatment enhancement. When my kiddos are sick I always add a little Elderberry (glycerin based) tincture in with whatever else I'm giving them.
Chinese Chicken Soup Mix ($15) - I like to make Chinese Chicken Soup when I'm recovering from illness in the winter time. It was also a staple of martial arts testing in my kung-fu days and really created faster recovery time from injury. This simple mix primarily contains edible tonic herbs including lotus seed, seaweed, Goji berries and dried loquat fruit for a delicious immune booster. Drop it into your favorite chicken soup recipe and voila! Magic Chinese Chicken Soup.
Vitamin D Drops ($26) - Vitamin D is something we just can't get enough of naturally in the Northwest and it has a very powerful effect not only on energy and mood, but on your immune system. Feel like you catch everything all season? Tired and lethargic too? You might have a Vitamin D deficiency. 2,000 IU daily is my general recommendation for health in the NW, and if you're pregnancy or nursing bump it up to 4,000 due to its role in calcium production/absorption.
All of these remedies are in stock if you're interested in having a Rebecca-Preparedness-Kit in your medicine cabinet at home as well. I can also pop them in a mailer and ship them to you free of charge if you purchase 3 or more - just email me here telling me what you want and I'll send them off to you!
Thanks for Tuning In!
As usual thanks again for tuning in! Interested in learning more or have questions about reaching your personal health and wellness goals in the Year of the Snake? Please don't hesitate to call, email or book on-line anytime.
I look forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
Referral of the Month:
WEIGHT LOSS or SMOKING CESSATION
Did you know I have a referral program? I do! For every 5 new patients that come and name YOU as the referring party, you get a FREE 60 MINUTE TREATMENT! This month, a great referral for me would be someone who is looking to LOSE WEIGHT or QUIT TOBACCO. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have incredibly powerful tools to deal with the difficulties inherent in weight loss and tobacco cessation, including DECREASING CRAVINGS, DECREASING SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWL, INCREASING METABOLISM and more.
As usual, the referral of a friend or family member is the highest compliment that I can receive.
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