Rebecca Rice L.AC
Heart Nourishing Herb: Suan Zao Ren
According to Chinese medicine, the heart houses the mind. When the mind is at rest we drift off into a peaceful slumber.
Read MoreHuang Qi (Astragalus): A Tonic Herb
Huang Qi is a powerful herb that boosts the body's natural healing ability and supports tissue regeneration. It can be used as a single herb or added to fresh brewed teas and soups.
Read MoreFrankincence and Myrrrh: As Valuable As Gold
Frankincense and myrrh have been a widely used combination for thousands of years.
Read MoreThe Ren Channel Acupuncture Meridian for Male and Female Fertility
Often called the "conception vessel", the Ren Channel is an important channel for male and female fertility.
Read MoreThe Power of Sound Healing: Gong Meditation
Reaching Theta Brainwaves
Sound healing sessions with gongs bring you into a deep rest where you reach a theta brainwaves state. Theta brainwaves occur during R.E.M. sleep, active dreaming and meditation. This is a deeply relaxed state where healing takes place with more ease.
The Food and Fertility Connection
Fertility Foods Basics
When looking at ways to enhance fertility, the diet is one of our most reachable influences. To improve the diet it is helpful to consider your specific constitutional needs. A Chinese medical assessment which includes a tongue and pulse diagnosis will give you a framework to work within.
Read MoreBetter Your Birth with Acupuncture
Having a baby requires preparation. Whether it’s painting the nursery, adding extra house chores, organizing the crib, clothing, bottles, getting those doctor’s and hair appointments in, there is quite a bit of preparatory action that goes into readying oneself and family for the arrival of the new baby (or babies!).
Read MoreCommunity Acupuncture Relieves Stress
Community Acupuncture has been a powerful ally in helping our community to unwind. Stress is one of the most common symptoms of this day and age. Its side effects can include such symptoms as: depression; headaches; acid reflux; anxiety; poor memory and trouble sleeping. Stress can subtly creep into our lives or may be directly related to specific events or thought patterns.
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