New Year News
January  2010
In This Issue
Happy New Year!
New Year -- New You!
New Year's Rejuvination
 
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Winter Cabbage
 
1/2 head of white cabbage, shredded
1 TBS Olive Oil
1 TBS Lemon Juice
1 TBS Nutritional Yeast
Salt to taste. 
 
Mix, toss, eat!!!
 
Serves 2 - 3
 

 
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 Gina and DaVinci
 
 
Dog owners live longer anad have fewer heart attacks!
 

Studies show that giving love has as great an effect on our health and well being as receiving it. In one study, even caring for a houseplant extended lifespan!
 
 
Where can you give love today?
 
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Warming Broccoli Soup 

This soup takes 10 minutes to make and offers great warming nutrition and healing support for the winter.

 
 
Ingredients:
 
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup raw spinach
1/2 inch fresh ginger
1/2 TSP sea salt
1 clove fresh garlic
Black pepper to taste
1/2 - 1 cup warm water
 
Steam the broccoli for 3 - 5 minutes.  Add broccoli and the rest of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth!   Enjoy!! 
 Gina Renee, L.Ac.Happy New Year -- 2010!!!!
New Year's is a unique holiday. It's the only holiday that celebrates the passage of time. Perhaps that's why, as the final seconds of the year tick away, we tend to become introspective. Then we wonder: how did time get away from us again this year? Our thoughts turn to self-improvement and the annual ritual of making resolutions.
 
It's the second week of the new year, and often a critical time when sticking to your resolutions!! If your resolutions this year turn toward your health, I hope this information in this newsletter helps you stay on track. And remember, I'm here for you on your journey toward greater wellness all year long.  ~ Gina
Brand New Year -- Brand New You! 
 
Wellness for Women
Take a moment right now to reflect on your life. What is working? And what is not? What do you need to purge?  Get real with yourself. What do you really want in your life and for your life?  How are you feeling right now, at this very moment?

If you are feeling less than truly alive and want to learn how to have:
 
�        More energy
�        Glowing skin and shiny hair
�        Less frequent colds and flu
�        Reduced risk for chronic disease
�        Mental clarity and a sense of wellbeing
�        Freedom from food cravings
�        Freedom from joint and muscle pain, headaches, etc.
�        Sound and restful sleep
�        No more digestive distress
�        A much younger and more energetic body...
 
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Acupuncture New Year's Rejuvination

It's the time for trying new things, improving old behaviors, feeling good and living the life you deserve.  And, what better time to start than right now!?  If you are intent on improving your health this year, acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be the very thing you need to "stick" to those resolutions....(get it?! :)




Here's how acupuncture can help you achieve your goals:

Resolution 1: Release that Excess Weight

Losing weight is the #1 most common New Year's Resolution. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help you reach your goal weight and maintain it by promoting better digestion, smoothing emotions, reducing appetite, improving metabolism, and eliminating food cravings!

From an Oriental medicine perspective, the acupuncture points, foods and herbs that are chosen to assist with weight loss directly influence the Qi of the Spleen and Liver systems to treat the root imbalances that are causing the weight gain.

From a Western perspective, acupuncture and Oriental medicine have been shown to have an effect on the function of the nervous system, endocrine system, digestive system, food cravings, and metabolism. All of which can help to energize the body, maximize the absorption of nutrients, regulate elimination, control overeating, suppress the appetite, and reduce anxiety.

The beauty of acupuncture is that each treatment is catered to the needs of the individual patient. Acupuncture points on the body will be chosen for overall well being with the objective of increasing circulation of the blood and Qi (stimulating the metabolism) and calming the nervous system.

Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are powerful tools for healthy weight loss as a supportive treatment in conjunction with my holisitc weight management programs tailored just for you.

Resolution 2: Stay Sharp


Your New Year's resolution may be to learn a new language or take a class at the local college. How ever you choose to exercise your brain, acupuncture can help. Numerous studies suggest that acupuncture can help improve memory, mental clarity, concentration and cognitive function.

One recently published study showed how acupuncture can be used to help patients with vascular dementia. Cerebral functional imaging before and after acupuncture treatments showed a significant increase in the cerebral glucose metabolism of the brain which is associated with improved cognitive function. Other studies have looked at how acupuncture affects the performance of student taking an exam, Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment induced by diabetes and cerebral ischemia. All results, thus far, have been positive.

Resolution 3: Relieve Pain Naturally

If pain is keeping you away from the gym, acupuncture can help.  Increasingly, people are looking for more natural approaches to help relieve painful conditions instead of relying on medications. Acupuncture has no side effects and can be helpful for all types of pain, regardless of what is causing the pain or where the pain is located. Some studies have shown the pain relief it provides can last for months.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain before and after acupuncture treatment for pain shows dramatic decreases in brain activity -- up to 70%. This decrease in brain activity in certain areas of the brain is thought to be the reason for the reduction of pain caused by the acupuncture treatments.

In addition to reducing pain, acupuncture also hastens the healing process by increasing circulation and attracting white blood cells to an injured area.

Resolution 4: Eliminate Stress

Stress reduction is always on the top ten list for New Year's resolutions and for a good reason. Stress is usually the cause of illness and the deterioration of health. Numerous studies have demonstrated the substantial benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of stress, anxiety and lowering blood pressure.

In addition to acupuncture, Oriental medicine offers a whole gamut of tools and techniques that can be integrated into your life to keep stress in check. These tools include Qi Gong exercises, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, meditation and acupressure for self-care at home.

Needless to say, if the stress in your life is throwing you off balance, consider coming in for a treatment to regain peace of mind and stay healthy.

Resolution 4: Quit Smoking


Acupuncture has turned a growing number of cigarette cravers into permanent ex-smokers. In fact, researchers say that acupuncture is a promising treatment for all types of addiction from cigarettes to heroin.

In one study, a team from Yale University successfully used auricular (ear) acupuncture to treat cocaine addiction. Results showed that 54.8% of participants tested free of cocaine during the last week of treatment, compared to 23.5% and 9.1% in the two control groups. Those who completed acupuncture treatment also had longer periods of sustained abstinence compared to participants in the control groups.

The acupuncture treatments for smoking cessation focus on jitters, cravings, irritability, and restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. It also aids in relaxation and detoxification.

 


Call me today to scuedule your appointment to see how Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help you with your New Year's Resolutions!

 
(831)-886-5750
Here's to a Happy and Healthy New Year!
 
Many blessings to you. Be Well ~ Gina Renee, L.Ac.
Gina Renee, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM)
Gentle Acupuncture & Holistic Nutrition
www.GinaReneeLac.com
831.886.5750