Last week I don't know what happened but in the middle of the day my foot started to bother me and it just started to get worse. I was limping around and in a panic because my brother's wedding was on Saturday and I was trying to figure out how I would be able to walk and dance in heels.
Wednesday I brought out 'old injury' liniment and soaked a cotton ball and rubbed it over my foot and then soaked a paper towel and let it rest on my foot while I worked. At lunch I took out a dish tub and filled it with Detoxify bath salts from NAP @home and soaked my feet for 20 minutes.
The next day I could walk with just slight discomfort and by wedding day my foot pain was a distant memory.
What is Old Injury liniment?
Old Injury is a blend of Chinese herbs that are cooked and then soaked in vodka for a min of six months. The older the 'brew' the more potent the herbs. Old injury can be used for just about any injury that is older then 72 hours and is particularly useful with bruises and pain that gets worse when its cold, rainy, snowy and/or windy. Wrap the area in the liniment and leave on for as long as you can 1- 8 hours. Its best to avoid if the area in pain feels warm to the touch or is inflamed.
NAP is now carrying Old Injury liniment in 4 oz spray bottles for $15.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Citrus For Depression
As the days are starting to become noticeably shorter more and more people are starting to think about seasonal depression.
Citrus Essential Oils have an uplifting aroma that are helpful in the winter months for keeping depression at bay especially if you don't have the time to come in for regular acupuncture treatments.
Here are a couple ways you can use them in your everyday routine.
* Refresh NAP @home bath salts first thing in the morning.
* Diffuse Lemon essential oil at home or in your office. NAP recently got a new diffuser and we have been diffusing lemon and citrus fresh. Take a deep breath the next time you stop in for a NAP.
* Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil (orange, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit etc) on a cotton ball and put in the air vents of your car.
* Fill a spray bottle with water and 5-10 drops of your favorite citrus essential oils and spray around room.
* Place a drop of your favorite citrus oil in your water or tea. **make sure you are using therapeutic grade essential oils before taking internally.
Remember citrus oils are photosensitive! Just like when you put lemon juice in your hair for highlights in the summer as a kid citrus essential oils can cause skin sensitivities or burns if used in direct sun light.
Not sure which oil to choose? Info about oils is from www.youngliving.org If you'd like an oil I place an order every 2nd of the month.
Lemon: Lemon (Citrus limon) has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. Lemon consists of 68 percent dlimonene, a powerful antioxidant. It is delightfully refreshing in water and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.*
Orange: Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence on the body. Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind. It is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.
Tangerine: Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) is a calming essential oil with a sweet, tangy aroma, similar to orange. It helps with occasional nervous irritability. An excellent oil to help uplift the spirit and bring about a sense of security, tangerine is also rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has a fresh, citrus aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it is nourishing to the skin. Like many coldpressed citrus oils, it is a popular oil to use in conjunction with weight management programs. Grapefruit may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.
Citrus Fresh (blend): Citrus Fresh™ is a relaxing, calming blend loved by children and adults alike. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it supports the immune system and overall health* while bringing about a sense of well-being, creativity, and feelings of joy. It also works as an air purifier.
Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children. Citrus oils should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within twelve hours.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Citrus Essential Oils have an uplifting aroma that are helpful in the winter months for keeping depression at bay especially if you don't have the time to come in for regular acupuncture treatments.
Here are a couple ways you can use them in your everyday routine.
* Refresh NAP @home bath salts first thing in the morning.
* Diffuse Lemon essential oil at home or in your office. NAP recently got a new diffuser and we have been diffusing lemon and citrus fresh. Take a deep breath the next time you stop in for a NAP.
* Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil (orange, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit etc) on a cotton ball and put in the air vents of your car.
* Fill a spray bottle with water and 5-10 drops of your favorite citrus essential oils and spray around room.
* Place a drop of your favorite citrus oil in your water or tea. **make sure you are using therapeutic grade essential oils before taking internally.
Remember citrus oils are photosensitive! Just like when you put lemon juice in your hair for highlights in the summer as a kid citrus essential oils can cause skin sensitivities or burns if used in direct sun light.
Not sure which oil to choose? Info about oils is from www.youngliving.org If you'd like an oil I place an order every 2nd of the month.
Orange: Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence on the body. Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind. It is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.
Tangerine: Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) is a calming essential oil with a sweet, tangy aroma, similar to orange. It helps with occasional nervous irritability. An excellent oil to help uplift the spirit and bring about a sense of security, tangerine is also rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has a fresh, citrus aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it is nourishing to the skin. Like many coldpressed citrus oils, it is a popular oil to use in conjunction with weight management programs. Grapefruit may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.
Citrus Fresh (blend): Citrus Fresh™ is a relaxing, calming blend loved by children and adults alike. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it supports the immune system and overall health* while bringing about a sense of well-being, creativity, and feelings of joy. It also works as an air purifier.
Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children. Citrus oils should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within twelve hours.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Now You Can NAP at Home
If you've been coming for acupuncture long enough, at some point you will hear me recommend an epsom salt bath or a detox bath.
Epsom salt baths have many benefits including: easing stress and relaxing the body (massage in a tub), relieving pain and muscle cramping, assisting proper muscle and nerve functions, helping prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots, improving insulin function to prevent diabetes, relieving constipation, and eliminating toxins from the body.
Epsom salt baths have many benefits including: easing stress and relaxing the body (massage in a tub), relieving pain and muscle cramping, assisting proper muscle and nerve functions, helping prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots, improving insulin function to prevent diabetes, relieving constipation, and eliminating toxins from the body.
For your ease and conveience NAP has created several different bath products with epsom salts, dead sea salts, french grey salts, pink himalayan salts and therapuetic grade essential oils from Young Living that are now available for purchase in the office. Order yours today!
Detoxify
Unscented Detox Bath contains epsom salts, dead sea salts and baking soda. $8
Unscented Detox Bath contains epsom salts, dead sea salts and baking soda. $8
Refresh
Detox Bath with Citrus Fresh Essential Oil Blend $10
(Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Spearmint)
Citrus Fresh stimulates the right brain, to amplify creativity and well-being and eradicate anxiety. University researchers in Japan found that diffusing a citrus fragrance in an office environment improved mental accuracy and concentration by 54%. This is a great way to start the day!
(Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Spearmint)
Citrus Fresh stimulates the right brain, to amplify creativity and well-being and eradicate anxiety. University researchers in Japan found that diffusing a citrus fragrance in an office environment improved mental accuracy and concentration by 54%. This is a great way to start the day!
Happy Place
Pink Himalalyan Salts and Gray Clay French Salt with Peace and Calming Essential Oil Blend $10
(Blue Tansy, Patchouly, Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang)
Peace and Calming promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace and emotional well-being. It can be used as a wonderful prelude to a peaceful night's rest. It may calm overactive and hard-to-manage children, reduce depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia.
Sore Muscle Relief
Sore Muscle Relief
Dead Sea Salt, Epsom salt with Cypress Essential Oil and AromaSeiz Essential Oil Blend $10
(Cypress, Basil, Marjoram, Lavender, Peppermint)
Aroma Seiz is an advanced complex of anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxing essential oils that promote circulation and treat spasmed, tight, inflamed, aching muscles resulting from injury, fatigue, or stress. It also relieves headaches. Extra cypress is added for its ability to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, reduce edema and water retention.
Aroma Seiz is an advanced complex of anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxing essential oils that promote circulation and treat spasmed, tight, inflamed, aching muscles resulting from injury, fatigue, or stress. It also relieves headaches. Extra cypress is added for its ability to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, reduce edema and water retention.
NAP time
Grey Sea Salt, Epsom salt with Lavender Essential Oil $10
Lavender has many uses and has adaptagens which means it is uplifting when you are tired and calming when you are stressed. Lavender is most often used for its balancing and relaxing effects and it can also be used for respiratory infections, PMS, skin conditions (acne, psorasis, scarring, stretch marks), insomnia and nervous tension.
Not a bath fan? Young Living essential oil orders are placed on the 2nd of every month just let me know what you'd like (www.youngliving.com) and it will be in the office for you to pick up about a week later. Interested in free oils? Ask me how!
Not a bath fan? Young Living essential oil orders are placed on the 2nd of every month just let me know what you'd like (www.youngliving.com) and it will be in the office for you to pick up about a week later. Interested in free oils? Ask me how!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Monday, August 20, 2012
Yoga + Acupuncture = Yogapuncture Now on Monday Nights!
I have been toying with the idea of this class for quite some time and many of you have asked when I will be teaching yoga in the area. I'm happy to say the first session is starting Sept 10th and will run for 3 weeks. Its a new reason to be excited about Mondays!
What is Yogapuncture?
Yogapuncture is a 90 minute class that blends the best of 2 of my favorite things: yoga and acupuncture. Yogapuncture is a classical hatha yoga class that ends with a long final relaxation (savasana) incorporating an acupuncture treatment for balance. If you've had community acupuncture you know that a group environment magnifies the benefits of your treatment, adding yoga into the mix will also magnify your relaxation! In 2010, 150 participants received acupuncture together making it the largest group treatment in the world.
Our first session will run 3 weeks and the theme will be around maintaining balance and preparing the body for fall.
Each session can take a max of 10 students and must be paid in FULL at the start of the first class. Call the office 815.893.9825 or send us an email to reserve your space just put "yogapuncture" in the title of your email.
Where will Yogapuncture be located?
Yogapuncture will take place at Radiant Heart Yoga in Alogonquin (1130 N Main Street) on Monday evenings from 8:00-9:30. The entrance of the studio is located in the back of the building.
What does yogapuncture cost?
Each yogapuncture class is 90 minutes long which includes a classical yoga class and acupuncture treatment and costs $33. The first session is 3 classes for $99. Because space is limited you must commit to the full session and payment is due before or at the start of the first class. If you'd like to pay with a credit card please do so ahead of time.
Sign up today!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
What is Yogapuncture?
Yogapuncture is a 90 minute class that blends the best of 2 of my favorite things: yoga and acupuncture. Yogapuncture is a classical hatha yoga class that ends with a long final relaxation (savasana) incorporating an acupuncture treatment for balance. If you've had community acupuncture you know that a group environment magnifies the benefits of your treatment, adding yoga into the mix will also magnify your relaxation! In 2010, 150 participants received acupuncture together making it the largest group treatment in the world.
Our first session will run 3 weeks and the theme will be around maintaining balance and preparing the body for fall.
Each session can take a max of 10 students and must be paid in FULL at the start of the first class. Call the office 815.893.9825 or send us an email to reserve your space just put "yogapuncture" in the title of your email.
Where will Yogapuncture be located?
Yogapuncture will take place at Radiant Heart Yoga in Alogonquin (1130 N Main Street) on Monday evenings from 8:00-9:30. The entrance of the studio is located in the back of the building.
What does yogapuncture cost?
Each yogapuncture class is 90 minutes long which includes a classical yoga class and acupuncture treatment and costs $33. The first session is 3 classes for $99. Because space is limited you must commit to the full session and payment is due before or at the start of the first class. If you'd like to pay with a credit card please do so ahead of time.
Sign up today!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Monday, August 13, 2012
Its Time For Your Seasonal Tune-Up
Its always about this time of year the fall tricks me into thinking the cooler weather is a good idea. These cool nights make for good sleeping weather and light sweaters and sandals almost feel decadent. Then all of a sudden a winter coat is a necessity and sun shine until 9pm seems like a distant memory.
In Chinese Medicine this time of year is known as late summer. This is a transition point in the seasonal cycle and its when our spleen/stomach system is working its hardest to bridge the gap between the lightness of summer and the heaviness of autumn. Its also around this time that many people get sick because of the strong changes in our environment. Many people have commented that it feels like winter at 72 because we've become so accustomed to 100 days.
Now is the best time to get an acupuncture tune up treatment so that your body can better adapt to the changes in our environment. This will help boost the immune system and keep SAD at bay when the winter months set in. The lung and large intestine are most active in the fall. If you are prone to colds/flus and seasonal allergies during the fall months now is the perfect time for prevention.
It is also a good time to start slowly transitioning heavier foods and warming herbs and spices into your diet. The spleen and stomach do best with yellow root veggies and full sweet flavor foods like sweet potatoes, squashes etc. Starting your day with hot lemon water and/or warm cereals like steel cut oatmeal is also a good idea.
Schedule your tune up today!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
In Chinese Medicine this time of year is known as late summer. This is a transition point in the seasonal cycle and its when our spleen/stomach system is working its hardest to bridge the gap between the lightness of summer and the heaviness of autumn. Its also around this time that many people get sick because of the strong changes in our environment. Many people have commented that it feels like winter at 72 because we've become so accustomed to 100 days.
Now is the best time to get an acupuncture tune up treatment so that your body can better adapt to the changes in our environment. This will help boost the immune system and keep SAD at bay when the winter months set in. The lung and large intestine are most active in the fall. If you are prone to colds/flus and seasonal allergies during the fall months now is the perfect time for prevention.
It is also a good time to start slowly transitioning heavier foods and warming herbs and spices into your diet. The spleen and stomach do best with yellow root veggies and full sweet flavor foods like sweet potatoes, squashes etc. Starting your day with hot lemon water and/or warm cereals like steel cut oatmeal is also a good idea.
Schedule your tune up today!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Monday, July 16, 2012
Family Acupuncture Sessions Now Offered at Nap
NAP will now be offering family acupuncture sessions which will include the following:
*** Education in Chinese tui-na massage and/or acupressure for keeping your child healthy (for children 0-7 years old).
*** A custom 2ml therapeutic grade essential oil blend for your child for any imbalance or ailment discussed during the session.
*** Acupuncture treatment for Mom and Dad.
Commonly treated Children concerns:
colic
common cold
constipation
cradle cap
croup
crying
diaper rash
digestion
dry skin
ear ache
fever
flu
hiccoughs
jaundice
rashes
teeth grinding
tonsillitis
thrush
What can acupuncture do for Mom and Dad?
Acupuncture helps the body function most optimally. Positive "side effects" of regular acupuncture treatments include improved sleep quality, energy levels, mood, digestion and ability to manage stress.
Here is a brief list of what people come get treated at NAP all the time.
Pain: muscle, tendon, bone, joint, nerve; tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, RSI, aches
Stress: over thinking, emotional tension, physical symptoms of stress
Energy: fatigue, bouts of low energy through out the day, trouble focusing
Sleep: insomnia, interrupted and restless sleep, poor quality of sleep
Emotions: anxiety, depression, irritability, mood disorders of all kinds
Allergies: seasonal/hay fever, sinusitis, runny nose, itchy eyes; food allergies
Addiction: help with cravings, detox and support
Digestion: irregular bowls, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, Crohn’s, other conditions
Hormones: fertility, PMS, menopause, hot flashes, thyroid/endocrine imbalances
Aging: general health, blood pressure regulation, memory, joints/arthritis, energy
Pregnancy: nausea, back pain, heart burn/reflux, sciatica, breech baby, cervical ripening and induction
*** Education in Chinese tui-na massage and/or acupressure for keeping your child healthy (for children 0-7 years old).
*** A custom 2ml therapeutic grade essential oil blend for your child for any imbalance or ailment discussed during the session.
*** Acupuncture treatment for Mom and Dad.
Commonly treated Children concerns:
colic
common cold
constipation
cradle cap
croup
crying
diaper rash
digestion
dry skin
ear ache
fever
flu
hiccoughs
jaundice
rashes
teeth grinding
tonsillitis
thrush
What can acupuncture do for Mom and Dad?
Acupuncture helps the body function most optimally. Positive "side effects" of regular acupuncture treatments include improved sleep quality, energy levels, mood, digestion and ability to manage stress.
Here is a brief list of what people come get treated at NAP all the time.
Pain: muscle, tendon, bone, joint, nerve; tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, RSI, aches
Stress: over thinking, emotional tension, physical symptoms of stress
Energy: fatigue, bouts of low energy through out the day, trouble focusing
Sleep: insomnia, interrupted and restless sleep, poor quality of sleep
Emotions: anxiety, depression, irritability, mood disorders of all kinds
Allergies: seasonal/hay fever, sinusitis, runny nose, itchy eyes; food allergies
Addiction: help with cravings, detox and support
Digestion: irregular bowls, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, Crohn’s, other conditions
Hormones: fertility, PMS, menopause, hot flashes, thyroid/endocrine imbalances
Aging: general health, blood pressure regulation, memory, joints/arthritis, energy
Pregnancy: nausea, back pain, heart burn/reflux, sciatica, breech baby, cervical ripening and induction
Family Acupuncture Sessions are provided on a sliding scale which includes the cost of essential oil, child tui na and acupuncture treatments:
Family of 2 $50-$80
Family of 3 $55-$90
Family of 4 $60-$95
Family of 5 $65-$100
Pay what works for your family
Schedule your appointment today by clicking here! Indicate on "the reason for visit" the size of your family if scheduling online. (Essential oil may or may not be blended on same day of visit depending on availability)
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Natural Remedy for Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
I've recently noticed that there have been a couple concerns of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in the area. Hand foot and mouth disease is a common viral disease usually seen in children younger than 5 years of age. Symptoms include fever, blister sores in the mouth and a skin rash.
The best way to prevent this disease is to wash your hands regularly and to avoid close contact with those that have been infected.
If your child has been exposed to hand foot and mouth disease it is important to stay hydrated. There are 3 essential oil blends that may help to shorten the duration of symptoms: thieves essential oil blend, mountain savory, and purification essential oil blend.
Mix one drop of essential oil of your choice with one tablespoon coconut or olive oil. Massage into the spine and/or bottoms of the feet. Use what you have available or alternate between all 3 oils. You can do this as much as every diaper change until symptoms are gone.
Remember it always a good idea to contact your health care provider about any questions or concerns you may have before starting any treatment.
For more information or to purchase essential oils please let me know.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles LAc
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
The best way to prevent this disease is to wash your hands regularly and to avoid close contact with those that have been infected.
If your child has been exposed to hand foot and mouth disease it is important to stay hydrated. There are 3 essential oil blends that may help to shorten the duration of symptoms: thieves essential oil blend, mountain savory, and purification essential oil blend.
Mix one drop of essential oil of your choice with one tablespoon coconut or olive oil. Massage into the spine and/or bottoms of the feet. Use what you have available or alternate between all 3 oils. You can do this as much as every diaper change until symptoms are gone.
Remember it always a good idea to contact your health care provider about any questions or concerns you may have before starting any treatment.
For more information or to purchase essential oils please let me know.
Sarah Canga-Arguelles LAc
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Monday, June 18, 2012
NAP Food Drive for Crystal Lake Food Pantry
You might be familiar with food drives around thanksgiving time. This seems to be the most popular time to give to the local food pantries. Hunger is an issue even in the summer time and its a time that the pantry's shelves can get pretty bare. NAP has decided to run a food drive for the Crystal Lake food pantry from now until the end of July with 3 fun ways to help out your community.
Purchase one of our new NAP T-shirts and proceeds will go to the Crystal Lake food pantry. Let us know the size and style (have your had a great NAP lately? or porcupine) of shirt you'd like and we will place the t-shirt order at the end of July.
Not interested in a t-shirt? You can make a donation anyway. We will have a jar in the office where you can put donations.
Bring in food items. These are the top 20 items the food pantry needs right now.
It is our goal to raise $250 but we can't do it alone!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Purchase one of our new NAP T-shirts and proceeds will go to the Crystal Lake food pantry. Let us know the size and style (have your had a great NAP lately? or porcupine) of shirt you'd like and we will place the t-shirt order at the end of July.
Not interested in a t-shirt? You can make a donation anyway. We will have a jar in the office where you can put donations.
Bring in food items. These are the top 20 items the food pantry needs right now.
Cereal
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Coffee/Tea
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Spaghetti Sauce
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Juice
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Dry Pasta
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Canned Vegetables
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Canned Fruits
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Toothpaste
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Tuna
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Kleenex/Paper Towels
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Chili/Stew
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Large Size Diapers
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Pancake Mix/Syrup
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Canned Beans
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Jello/Pudding
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Tomato Products(paste, sauce, diced)
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Evaporated Milk
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Side Dishes (pasta, potato, rice)
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Oil
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Laundry Soap
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It is our goal to raise $250 but we can't do it alone!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Intro to Essential Oils
I thought I'd write down a few notes from the class yesterday if you were feeling frazzled with the kiddos running around or forgot something or need something to look at while nursing. :)
There are 3 grades of essential oils: food, cosmetic, and therapeutic.Oils are classified as therapeutic grade depending on their chemical profile. AFNOR in Europe is who controls these guidelines and Young Living in the U.S. uses this standard for their therapeutic grade oils. The FDA holds no regulation over essential oils and many labels are misleading. If a labels says do not take internally or has an expiration date chances are the oil is cut and mixed with a solvent or the plant was grown using pesticides. The only 2 oils that can not be taken internally from young living are jasmine and neroli due to how the plants are processed. In order for an oil to be considered a therapeutic grade oil there are many factors to be considered: the soil, the environment, how the oil is extracted etc etc.
Pesticides and other solvents are mostly odorless and can be hard to detect. Therapeutic grade oils can be applied to the skin 'neat', mixed in with a carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil, or taken internally either by mixing in water, tea or rice milk or put inside of a vegetable capsule.
Safety:
Therapeutic grade oils can cause skin sensitivity if the plant has a very warm or cold nature such as cinnamon or clove or if there is a high build up of chemicals from personal care products under the skin (such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate). If a red or burning reaction occurs do NOT put water on the skin. Oil and water do not mix and will intensify the burning. Instead mix with a fatty oil like olive oil to cut the essential oil until the burning stops.
Citrus oils are photosensitive and are best put where the sun doesn't shine if you are usually topically. Just like adding lemon juice to your hair to lighten in the summer, lemon essential oil will burn the skin if applied before going out into the sun.
Heating essential oils is never recommended because it will cause the oil to break down and create a toxic environment. To diffuse into the air use a cold air diffuser, spray bottle mixed with water and essential oil, place on cotton balls and put in air vents. It is not recommended to use in a humidifier as the essential oils will break down the plastic parts.
What is it?
Essential oils are the blood of a plant. The essential oil contains the defense mechanism of the plant and this is why depending on the chemical profile of the plant being used has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic properties.
When looking under a microscope essential oils and human blood looks very similar and this is why the body responds so readily to essential oils of a therapeutic nature.
Essential oils are concentrated. For example one drop of lemon essential oil is equivalent to the rinds of 26 lemons. Oils can be extracted from the roots, stems, leaves or flowers of the plant. Depending on how an oil must be extracted will determine the cost of an essential oil some are more expensive than others. Rose oil is the most expensive essential oil costing close to $200 for a 5ml bottle because it takes 1,000 rose petals to produce just one drop of rose essential oil.
Aromatherapy:
A little goes a very long way. Because of the similarities between essential oils and human blood our bodies process and use essential oils very quickly. One drop of essential oil applied topically is in every cell of the body within 20 minutes and completely out of the system within 2 hours.
If you are unsure of how to apply an essential oil start with the soles of the feet. The feet are the most porous part of the body and have reflex zones mapping the entire body. If you are using an oil that is particularly stinky the feet are also furthest from your and everyone else's noses. :) My nephew would use vetiver essential oil for ADD and apply on the soles of his feet at bedtime every night so he didn't smell like vetiver during school time.
Typically it is best to hold the bottle over your non-dominant hand so that a drop falls into your palm. Circle the oil clockwise (healthy DNA spins clockwise) and apply as needed.
If you are using an oil for muscular pain apply directly over the area or reflex points of the feet. If using for breathing, congestion or cough apply around sinuses staying away from the eyes and chest.
If you are using to calm or for stress, anxiety etc apply to the wrists, heart and back of neck.
You can simply breathe the essential oil straight from the bottle, diffuse or spray into the air also.
Lavender is probably the most versatile essential oil because it contains adaptagens in the chemical profile meaning that is will be uplift your energy level or be sedating depending on what you need. Lavender is antiseptic, antifungal, analgesic, antitumoral, anticonvulsant, vasodilating, relaxant, anti-inflammatory, reduces blood fat/cholesterol, combats excess sebum on the skin. It can be used for respiratory infections, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, PMS, skin conditions (perinial repair, acne, eczema, psoriasis, scarring, stretch marks) burns, hair loss, insomnia and nervous tension.
True lavender is often extended with hybrid lavender or synthetic linalol and linalyl acetate which can causes burning of the skin.
Thieves Oil is a blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary. The story goes that a group of apothecaries during the bubonic plague used these oils and herbs to protect themselves from getting the plague in order to steal from the sick and dead bodies. Research confirms that these particular blend of oils is 99.9% effective in killing bacteria and because it comes from a plant source the bacteria can't mutate like with other antibacterial soaps and cleansers.
Here are some uses: diffuse for 15-30 minutes every 3-4 hours. Apply to bottoms of feet, throat, stomach, or abdomen. Dilute 1:15 in vegetable oil and massage over thymus. For headaches put 1 drop on tongue and push against roof of mouth. For toothaches or canker sores put one drop on a q-tip and rub over area for pain relief. Put 4-8 drops on cotton ball and locate on vents. Add 2 drops to a wet cloth and put in clothes dryer.
Where to get essential oils?
I place an order once a month and have wholesale prices. I don't upcharge to retail you just pay for tax and shipping. Just let me know if you'd like something and I will put it in the order.
You can create your own account through Young Living. They will ask for a member number and you can use mine 770950. If you create a wholesale account you must purchase the start living starter kits that includes a bunch of info about the oils and some sample with a 5 ml bottle of peppermint and lavender. You will also get a voucher for 1 diffuse for 50% off. To earn points towards free product you must be on autoship of 50pv each month but the autoship is no longer a requirement to keeping a wholesale account. You can order oils whenever you want without the autoship you just won't earn points for your order and you have to place one order a year to stay active.
The Essential Oil Desk Reference compiled by Essential Science Publishing is a great book to have around when learning about the oils as well. I'm sure you can find it on amazon cheap.
Let me know how I can help or if you have questions
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
I thought I'd write down a few notes from the class yesterday if you were feeling frazzled with the kiddos running around or forgot something or need something to look at while nursing. :)
There are 3 grades of essential oils: food, cosmetic, and therapeutic.Oils are classified as therapeutic grade depending on their chemical profile. AFNOR in Europe is who controls these guidelines and Young Living in the U.S. uses this standard for their therapeutic grade oils. The FDA holds no regulation over essential oils and many labels are misleading. If a labels says do not take internally or has an expiration date chances are the oil is cut and mixed with a solvent or the plant was grown using pesticides. The only 2 oils that can not be taken internally from young living are jasmine and neroli due to how the plants are processed. In order for an oil to be considered a therapeutic grade oil there are many factors to be considered: the soil, the environment, how the oil is extracted etc etc.
Pesticides and other solvents are mostly odorless and can be hard to detect. Therapeutic grade oils can be applied to the skin 'neat', mixed in with a carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil, or taken internally either by mixing in water, tea or rice milk or put inside of a vegetable capsule.
Safety:
Therapeutic grade oils can cause skin sensitivity if the plant has a very warm or cold nature such as cinnamon or clove or if there is a high build up of chemicals from personal care products under the skin (such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate). If a red or burning reaction occurs do NOT put water on the skin. Oil and water do not mix and will intensify the burning. Instead mix with a fatty oil like olive oil to cut the essential oil until the burning stops.
Citrus oils are photosensitive and are best put where the sun doesn't shine if you are usually topically. Just like adding lemon juice to your hair to lighten in the summer, lemon essential oil will burn the skin if applied before going out into the sun.
Heating essential oils is never recommended because it will cause the oil to break down and create a toxic environment. To diffuse into the air use a cold air diffuser, spray bottle mixed with water and essential oil, place on cotton balls and put in air vents. It is not recommended to use in a humidifier as the essential oils will break down the plastic parts.
What is it?
Essential oils are the blood of a plant. The essential oil contains the defense mechanism of the plant and this is why depending on the chemical profile of the plant being used has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic properties.
When looking under a microscope essential oils and human blood looks very similar and this is why the body responds so readily to essential oils of a therapeutic nature.
Essential oils are concentrated. For example one drop of lemon essential oil is equivalent to the rinds of 26 lemons. Oils can be extracted from the roots, stems, leaves or flowers of the plant. Depending on how an oil must be extracted will determine the cost of an essential oil some are more expensive than others. Rose oil is the most expensive essential oil costing close to $200 for a 5ml bottle because it takes 1,000 rose petals to produce just one drop of rose essential oil.
Aromatherapy:
Sense
of smell is the only sense directly linked to the limbic lobe of the brain the
emotional center and also connected with controlling heart rate, blood
pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels and hormone balance. Essential oils can be used for physical and emotional balance.
The general rule is that if you are particularly drawn to a scent you need it emotionally and if you do not like the scent of oil you need it physically.
How to apply:
A little goes a very long way. Because of the similarities between essential oils and human blood our bodies process and use essential oils very quickly. One drop of essential oil applied topically is in every cell of the body within 20 minutes and completely out of the system within 2 hours.
If you are unsure of how to apply an essential oil start with the soles of the feet. The feet are the most porous part of the body and have reflex zones mapping the entire body. If you are using an oil that is particularly stinky the feet are also furthest from your and everyone else's noses. :) My nephew would use vetiver essential oil for ADD and apply on the soles of his feet at bedtime every night so he didn't smell like vetiver during school time.
Typically it is best to hold the bottle over your non-dominant hand so that a drop falls into your palm. Circle the oil clockwise (healthy DNA spins clockwise) and apply as needed.
If you are using an oil for muscular pain apply directly over the area or reflex points of the feet. If using for breathing, congestion or cough apply around sinuses staying away from the eyes and chest.
If you are using to calm or for stress, anxiety etc apply to the wrists, heart and back of neck.
You can simply breathe the essential oil straight from the bottle, diffuse or spray into the air also.
Lavender is probably the most versatile essential oil because it contains adaptagens in the chemical profile meaning that is will be uplift your energy level or be sedating depending on what you need. Lavender is antiseptic, antifungal, analgesic, antitumoral, anticonvulsant, vasodilating, relaxant, anti-inflammatory, reduces blood fat/cholesterol, combats excess sebum on the skin. It can be used for respiratory infections, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, PMS, skin conditions (perinial repair, acne, eczema, psoriasis, scarring, stretch marks) burns, hair loss, insomnia and nervous tension.
True lavender is often extended with hybrid lavender or synthetic linalol and linalyl acetate which can causes burning of the skin.
Thieves Oil is a blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary. The story goes that a group of apothecaries during the bubonic plague used these oils and herbs to protect themselves from getting the plague in order to steal from the sick and dead bodies. Research confirms that these particular blend of oils is 99.9% effective in killing bacteria and because it comes from a plant source the bacteria can't mutate like with other antibacterial soaps and cleansers.
Here are some uses: diffuse for 15-30 minutes every 3-4 hours. Apply to bottoms of feet, throat, stomach, or abdomen. Dilute 1:15 in vegetable oil and massage over thymus. For headaches put 1 drop on tongue and push against roof of mouth. For toothaches or canker sores put one drop on a q-tip and rub over area for pain relief. Put 4-8 drops on cotton ball and locate on vents. Add 2 drops to a wet cloth and put in clothes dryer.
Where to get essential oils?
I place an order once a month and have wholesale prices. I don't upcharge to retail you just pay for tax and shipping. Just let me know if you'd like something and I will put it in the order.
You can create your own account through Young Living. They will ask for a member number and you can use mine 770950. If you create a wholesale account you must purchase the start living starter kits that includes a bunch of info about the oils and some sample with a 5 ml bottle of peppermint and lavender. You will also get a voucher for 1 diffuse for 50% off. To earn points towards free product you must be on autoship of 50pv each month but the autoship is no longer a requirement to keeping a wholesale account. You can order oils whenever you want without the autoship you just won't earn points for your order and you have to place one order a year to stay active.
The Essential Oil Desk Reference compiled by Essential Science Publishing is a great book to have around when learning about the oils as well. I'm sure you can find it on amazon cheap.
Let me know how I can help or if you have questions
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Monday, May 21, 2012
Nap Time for New Moms
Starting this Wednesday Neighborhood Acupuncture Place will be hosting Nap Time for New Moms.
Moms can feel free to drop in any time between 10:30a-12:30p with their little ones. Because it can be almost impossible at times to get out of the house with a "little" no appointment is necessary for NTNM. Acupuncture is great for relieving stress and we want your acupuncture nap to be as stress-less as possible.
We understand that it can be hard to find baby-friendly places to hang out at and even harder to take care of yourself so that's why we've dedicated this time just for moms. There is something about the environment during a community acupuncture session that is calming and kids can feel it too, often napping alongside or on mom. We can adjust your treatment to accommodate your and your child's needs.
Not sure why you would nap with us?
Acupuncture can help
Depression (postpartum and otherwise)
Anxiety
Quality of sleep (make the most of the sleep you are getting)
Milk supply
Mastitis
Hemorrhoids
Incontinence
Hot flashes and Night sweats
Improved Energy levels
Boost Immune function
If this time frame doesn't work for your schedule you are always welcome to come in for a treatment with or without your kids just be sure to schedule an appointment.
Have you had a great nap lately?
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Moms can feel free to drop in any time between 10:30a-12:30p with their little ones. Because it can be almost impossible at times to get out of the house with a "little" no appointment is necessary for NTNM. Acupuncture is great for relieving stress and we want your acupuncture nap to be as stress-less as possible.
We understand that it can be hard to find baby-friendly places to hang out at and even harder to take care of yourself so that's why we've dedicated this time just for moms. There is something about the environment during a community acupuncture session that is calming and kids can feel it too, often napping alongside or on mom. We can adjust your treatment to accommodate your and your child's needs.
Not sure why you would nap with us?
Acupuncture can help
Depression (postpartum and otherwise)
Anxiety
Quality of sleep (make the most of the sleep you are getting)
Milk supply
Mastitis
Hemorrhoids
Incontinence
Hot flashes and Night sweats
Improved Energy levels
Boost Immune function
If this time frame doesn't work for your schedule you are always welcome to come in for a treatment with or without your kids just be sure to schedule an appointment.
Have you had a great nap lately?
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Friday, May 18, 2012
Sunscreens to Avoid
I came across this link yesterday and thought I would share it. Remember your skin is your largest organ. What you put on it gets absorbed into your system, sunscreen is no different.
This post gives a great list of sun screens to avoid based on the chemicals and another with good options of sun screens to use.
Enjoy this sunny day today!
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
This post gives a great list of sun screens to avoid based on the chemicals and another with good options of sun screens to use.
Enjoy this sunny day today!
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Acupuncture for Nurses and CNAs
NAP is offering unlimited $10 acupuncture treatments for all nurses, CNAs and healthcare professionals for the week of May 7th-12th to celebrate all the hard work they do. Schedule your appointments online at www.clnap.com or give us a call 815.893.9825!
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sarah is Back From Maternity Leave and Other Exciting News
In case you haven't been in to the office in awhile I am back from maternity leave. Lia Lizbeth was born on Feb 29th at 5:08am after just 5 hours of labor. She weighed in at 8 pounds 8 ounces and 21 inches long and is already growing so fast! Here is Lia at 6 weeks old.
My new hours are slightly changed from before I left. I will still be in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Saturday hours will continue to be 9a-1p and now Mondays and Wednesdays are 12p-5:30p. Marguerite will go back to her regular day time hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30a-1:00p. The schedule is always up to date on the web www.clnap.com
NAP has expanded into a second treatment room. We now have 8 comfy recliners to choose from and can see up to 6 patients an hour instead of 4!
Come in for a FREE acupuncture treatment on May 1st and try out a new chair. Don't forget to bring a friend.
Sarah Canga
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Its Thank a G.I and Veterans Week at NAP next week
Thank a G.I. week March 5-10th
In March NAP is celebrating all those who are serving our country. All military and veterans can recieve unlimted $10 treatments from March 5th-10th.
You may have noticed that acupuncture has been getting alot of press lately due to the military's use and research of acupuncture for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and pain management.
Please help us spread the word!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
People's Organization of Community Acupuncture
Some of you may or may not know that community acupuncture was started in Portland Oregon by Working Class Acupuncture in 2002 as a way to make acupuncture available and affordable to every day people and later as a way to make living wage jobs available to acupuncturists. Working Class started teaching other acupuncturists how to do the same thing through a non-for-profit called Community Acupuncture Network.
A little over 2 years ago I heard about community acupuncture and started doing some research because it made a lot of sense to me. I changed my practice almost over night from charging $70 a treatment, treating one patient at a time on a massage table letting them rest for 20-30 minutes as I was taught in school to treating patients in recliners in a group setting charging $15-40 (patients choose what works for them) where people could rest for as long as they liked. This set up is exactly how I saw acupuncture practiced when I studied in China. What happened was that the office got busier and people got better a whole lot faster. Many people worried about how I would pay my overhead charging so low but that was never a problem either and I don't stay up nights worrying about patients that were getting better but had to stop coming because they just couldn't afford to anymore. I love that now whole families can come get acupuncture together.
Recently the community acupuncture movement, as it has become known, has made strides to become even more inclusive with the formation of the cooperative People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA). Students, Acupuncturists, Community Acupuncture Clinics, patients, and regular old people can get involved in the coop. Now when patients have friends in a city with no affordable acupuncture available they can rally together with POCA to recruit an acupuncturist to set up a community acupuncture clinic. There are lots of other ways to get involved as well. One way is by becoming a volunteer at your local community acupuncture clinic. Volunteers can have many tasks but mostly its the tasks that you are best at and helps to keep community acupuncture sustainable.
NAP recently recruited two awesome volunteers to help out at the front desk because it seems our phone never rings unless we are in the treatment room with patients. This has been a huge benefit for myself and Marguerite to have help so we can better attend to patients. We still have some reception shifts available if you might be interested in helping out. There are several other projects we'd love volunteers helping out with as well.
As a POCA volunteer you get some great perks.
* 3 free treatment cards for your friends and family that can be used at any POCA community acupuncture clinic
* Free treatment on your birthday to be used at any POCA community clinic
* 1 year membership to POCA paid for by NAP
* (and probably the best part) unlimited acupuncture treatments at NAP for as long as you have commited to being a volunteer with us.
If you are interested ask us for an application, we'd love to have you be apart of our growing community!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles LAc
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
A little over 2 years ago I heard about community acupuncture and started doing some research because it made a lot of sense to me. I changed my practice almost over night from charging $70 a treatment, treating one patient at a time on a massage table letting them rest for 20-30 minutes as I was taught in school to treating patients in recliners in a group setting charging $15-40 (patients choose what works for them) where people could rest for as long as they liked. This set up is exactly how I saw acupuncture practiced when I studied in China. What happened was that the office got busier and people got better a whole lot faster. Many people worried about how I would pay my overhead charging so low but that was never a problem either and I don't stay up nights worrying about patients that were getting better but had to stop coming because they just couldn't afford to anymore. I love that now whole families can come get acupuncture together.
Recently the community acupuncture movement, as it has become known, has made strides to become even more inclusive with the formation of the cooperative People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA). Students, Acupuncturists, Community Acupuncture Clinics, patients, and regular old people can get involved in the coop. Now when patients have friends in a city with no affordable acupuncture available they can rally together with POCA to recruit an acupuncturist to set up a community acupuncture clinic. There are lots of other ways to get involved as well. One way is by becoming a volunteer at your local community acupuncture clinic. Volunteers can have many tasks but mostly its the tasks that you are best at and helps to keep community acupuncture sustainable.
NAP recently recruited two awesome volunteers to help out at the front desk because it seems our phone never rings unless we are in the treatment room with patients. This has been a huge benefit for myself and Marguerite to have help so we can better attend to patients. We still have some reception shifts available if you might be interested in helping out. There are several other projects we'd love volunteers helping out with as well.
As a POCA volunteer you get some great perks.
* 3 free treatment cards for your friends and family that can be used at any POCA community acupuncture clinic
* Free treatment on your birthday to be used at any POCA community clinic
* 1 year membership to POCA paid for by NAP
* (and probably the best part) unlimited acupuncture treatments at NAP for as long as you have commited to being a volunteer with us.
If you are interested ask us for an application, we'd love to have you be apart of our growing community!
Sarah Canga-Arguelles LAc
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
You Are What You Eat
Check out this great article on patch.com written by local health coach Kathleen Kasprzak.
Eat Food - Not Too Much - Mostly Plants
"Eat Food - Not Too Much - Mostly Plants" - Michael Pollan
The bottom line will not allow us to argue with the fact that the benefits of fruits and vegetables will benefit our health.
The addition of fruits and vegetables can:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce risk of heart disease
- Reduce risk of cancers
- Reduce risk of dtroke
- Balance blood sugar
- Clean our gut, blood and lymphatic systems
- Aid our vision
- Even increase our moods
Quick tips for increasing Fruits & Veggies in your life!
- Keep fruits and vegetables out where you can see them - Keep them outside of the refrigerator in your eye's site.
- Get some every meal, every day. - Fruit for breakfast, salads for lunch, and salad and vegetables for dinner.
- Explore the produce aisle and add something new. - There are many fruits and vegetables that are in your local grocery store that remain untouched simply because we don't know how to prepare them!
- Make it a meal. Time to explore with a variety of different recipes! The popularity of raw foods has exploded! There are a myriad of recipe's, new foods and menus to explore.
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