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Women's Wellness Weekend at Granlibakken Nestled into the hillside above Tahoe City, and bursting with European charm, the scenic 74-acre Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge (http://www.granlibakken.com) offers a unique venue with all the amenities of larger resorts. As part of Granlibakken’s commitment to health & wellness, the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend--a long standing community event in Tahoe City--will now be hosted by Granlibakken, November 12-13, 2011 … [Read more...]
by David Edge, OMD | Acupuncture seems to be a popular topic these days. Hollywood stars praising its benefits, Time & Life magazine featuring articles about it, even Veterinarians claiming amazing results treating their furry little friends (no placebo effect there!). As acupuncture becomes more popular here in the West many people are becoming curious about this “mysterious” form of healing from the East. This article briefly addresses some of the most frequent questions that a … [Read more...]
by Gary Danchak | If you go to a western doctor, the western process of amassing verifiable data begins before you even meet him or her. A nurse will ask you why you’re here, take your temperature and blood pressure, and review your meds. Then the doctor makes his way in, you have a chat, maybe get poked or prodded here or there, then you might be asked for some blood work—to get some “values.” If you come to an acupuncturist, you’ll likely get a cup of tea while you’re brought … [Read more...]
By Robert Rand, M.D. Acupuncture originated in the Far East about 2500 years ago. However, in 1991, a male body was discovered in a glacier high in the Alps, well preserved by the elements after over 5000 years. The body had tattoos that correlate with known acupuncture meridians, leading many experts to now believe that acupuncture may have been practiced in the Stone Age. The hallmarks of Western Medicine are scientific validation and reproducibility. Acupuncture, having been used for … [Read more...]
By Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD Acupuncture is the ancient healing art of stimulating specific areas on the body to promote healing, relieve pain and rebalance energy. Opinions vary about its origins, but historians estimate it began between 3,000 and 5,000 years ago. The specific body areas stimulated are called “acupuncture points.” There are 365 original points that are traditionally used, plus around 700 additional points that have been discovered over time. The principal concept of … [Read more...]
By Joyce Marley | TMJ refers to the temporo-mandibular joint. TMJ disorder is a common condition that is, in essence, a displacement of the articular disc in the jaw. TMJ refers to a condition related to the joint connecting the jaw (mandible) to the skull. Several symptoms may be experienced, including myofascial pain, inability to comfortably open the mouth, locking of the jaw, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint, headaches, and ear pain or ringing in the ears. Pain may even … [Read more...]
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