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Amy is a holistic health care practitioner with a passion for helping others heal their digestion and their hormones naturally.

Cupping – Not Just for Athletes

As an acupuncturist who practices cupping, I’ve been hearing lots of comments and reading lots of articles about it since several athletes sported their marks in the Olympics.  I’ve heard some myths and misconceptions, and curiosity.  So I thought I’d add my 2 cents to the hype!

What is Cupping and How does it work?

Cupping is a technique that

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Acupuncture as part of your self-care routine

Speaking as a working mother, I can truly empathize with the many patients of mine that are in the same boat.  So many expectations that we put on ourselves and and that society puts on us.

whose expectations do we live by?

We’re expected to do it all and smile.  But guess what? Most of us are sick and tired –

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5 Tips for Starting Your Day Mindfully

Do you ever wish you could have a Do-Over for your day – hit stop, rewind, and start over?  Maybe you were critical or grouchy or said something mean to someone or are just overdue for an acupuncture treatment!  What will you do differently tomorrow to set your self straight from the start? By starting your day mindfully, you give yourself an opportunity

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4 tips for choosing the acupuncturist that’s right for you

(Naperville Acupuncture)

 

Whether you are looking for help with IBS, Neck Pain, Depression, Insomnia, Headaches, Diabetes or many other health problems, acupuncture can be a smart choice for efficacy and economics.  Maybe you are like me, and when presented with too many choices, tend to lock up and make no choice at all.  Stuck in indecision but desperately

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Who’s up for some acupuncture philosophy?

I hope you all like when I delve into some of the philosophy of Chinese Medicine – there’s so much more integration and interwoven dependency of philosophy and medicine of the East than of the West in my opinion, and the fact it’s based in nature makes it not only relevant and useful but beautiful and mystical too.

The tenets

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