With the Olympics recently completed, you may have noticed some of the athletes with round marks on their skin that looked like bruises and wondered what those were. And not just Olympic athletes, many different types of athletes are using the therapy known as cupping. Cupping is an ancient form of therapy that has Greek, […]
The Basics for an Optimal Immune System
We have been getting a lot of questions in the office lately with all the increased talk about Covid-19 variants and vaccines. We are still recommending that the best way for you to fight off ANY bacteria, virus, or fungus is to keep your immune system functioning optimally. Unfortunately, you won’t hear about this if […]
Acupuncture For Carpal Tunnel and Wrist Problems
Acupuncture for the wrist is an effective treatment modality for patients with wrist problems, arthritis and carpal tunnel. Many studies have confirmed that acupuncture is typically more effective than usual care, including anti-inflammatory medications. Acupuncture can alleviate pain, inflammation, numbness and restore motor dexterity to the affected region. Many patients report that following acupuncture treatment, […]
Can Acupuncture help me quit smoking?
Quitting tobacco is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health. But the road to get there isn’t always easy. If you’re trying to quit smoking, acupuncture is a natural way to help you curb your nicotine cravings. Acupuncture may not be as well-known as nicotine patches or gum. Yet […]
Acupuncture For Detoxification
Acu-detox treatment (NADA Protocol) was first developed at the Lincoln Recovery Center in New York as a treatment for addiction. Today, it is used in over 1,500 clinical sites around the world. Multiple studies have shown this to be an effective treatment for any condition where relaxation or detoxification is needed. Who Can Benefit? Acu-detox can promote […]
Win-Win Deal
We have had the pleasure of serving the Elk River Minnesota area for almost 20 years and we love living and working in this growing town. Each year, we look for ways to give back to this wonderful community. When we do that, we like to make it a win-win for everyone! Or in this […]
Is Gluten-Free For Me?
You see it all around the grocery store, on restaurant menus and hear about it on TV. But, what is gluten? And why might you consider eliminating or reducing it from your diet? Gluten is the protein that is found in many grains such as wheat, barley, rye, spelt and some oats. There are also […]
ALERT: Coronavirus Germ Paranoia
Since most everybody wants to talk about the coronavirus, we thought we’d share our views. So let’s get into it. If we have a handful of apple seeds, and throw them into our adjusting room, will an apple tree grow there? Of course not. Why? There’s no soil, no nutrients, no water, not enough sun. […]
Why Cystic Fibrosis?
I’m sure you’ve seen our social media posts and emails about a special we’re running called Doctor’s With a Heart. It’s important for us to give back to the community that we serve. We have at least 3 events each year in which we donate to a charity. Past recipients have been Open Doors for […]
The Real Deal about Sunscreen Safety
The first sunscreen was developed back in 1938 by chemist Franz Greiter. And now, for more than 7 decades, sunscreen has been considered a necessity for anyone who is going to be in the sun for any length of time. Is Sunscreen doing more harm than good? Sunscreens were designed by utilizing different chemicals, such […]