Bellingham Acupuncture and Wellness

You heard it everyone, Acupuncture works! :)

BEE your best self and BLOOM with the support of our wellness products! Ask us how at your next visit.

When you're ready to do handstands, come see Dr. Chang!
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Stay well this winter! ❄️ Ask about these at your next visit.

Thankful for clients who go out of their way to express kindness. Look how sweet these are!

https://www.changschinesewellness.com/post/acupuncture-and-chinese-herbs-for-neuropathy

Feel clear, bright, and light. Ask about how our Purification Program can help you feel your best.

Everyone needs to be taking care of themselves right now :)

Dr. Benjamin Chang, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist

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Dr. Benjamin Chang, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist Dr. Benjamin Chang provides natural solutions to your health problems using Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Functional medicine, Detox, Qi Gong, and Health Coaching.

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Living with wildfires and COVID-19 is a challenging experience and could make you feel stressed, isolated, or depressed. It is important to take care of your mental health during this time, and help is available: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/you-and-your-family/mental-and-emotional-well-being.

How to Hug During a Pandemic

I’m sure we could all benefit from this right now! So glad to see some direction on such a important part of our humanity.

How to Hug During a Pandemic Of the many things we miss from our pre-pandemic lives, hugging may top the list. We asked scientists who study airborne viruses to teach us the safest way to hug.

Imaging results are not definitive - that means what is interpreted from an image may not actually be the source of your pain. It’s worth trying a conservative approach like Acupuncture and Chinese herbs first before undergoing surgery. Message me to see if Chinese medicine is the right therapy for you!

I’ve been treated thousands of pain cases over the last 18 years. Message me to see how I might be able to help you.

True story - imagine how people feel after 2 months of no treatment! It’s good to be back helping people feel better!

What we place our attention on multiplies. I challenge you to this scavenger hunt - have fun!

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Recent research is showing that sufficient vitamin D stores play a role in mortality rates. Be sure to keep your vitamin d levels up. Get outside and get some sun and remember to take your supplements.
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2020/05/vitamin-d-appears-to-play-role-in-covid-19-mortality-rates/

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The Risks - Know Them - Avoid Them

As we slowly phase our way back to life - Here is a really good article disucussing risk based on what we are learning about the transmission of Covid 19.

Risk is significantly increased when in close proximity in a confined area for sustained amounts of time.

“The main sources for infection are home, workplace, public transport, social gatherings, and restaurants. This accounts for 90% of all transmission events. In contrast, outbreaks spread from shopping appear to be responsible for a small percentage of traced infections.”

“Only a single outbreak has been reported from an outdoor environment (less than 0.3% of traced infections).”

In general when assessing your risk remember this formula - Exposure to Virus x Time = Succesful Infection

Don’t take my word for it; read the article yourself and make an informed decision about your safety.

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them?fbclid=IwAR37l2D6sHVwHVebyfwGJ4t_oCHIfLTyX3QKoGD-DVZygEKzcDSGxTBOwmQ

The Risks - Know Them - Avoid Them It seems many people are breathing some relief, and I’m not sure why. An epidemic curve has a relatively predictable upslope and once the peak is reached, the back slope can also be predicted. We have robust data from the outbreaks in China and Italy, that shows the backside of the mortality curve...

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

This time is especially hard for people with depression. Please hang in there everyone! We will get through this together.

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Take control of your health and get back to enjoying life. We provide non surgical, non pharmacological solutions for pain and other chronic health issues! Message me to schedule a complimentary discovery call and find out how we can help you.

This pause we are experiencing is an opportunity for a jump start on the life you truly want to live. You get out of it what you put into it. Start with just one of these things and then add more as you are able. You got this!

This week marks a return to treating patients after 6 weeks of closure. I’m thrilled to get back to helping people in need.

That being said I’m only treating urgent cases at the moment and my office is taking every possible precaution to keep patients safe.

First and foremost is we are reducing our treatment volume and providing adequate time spacing to allow for the highest level of sanitation. Seriously - there are not many public spaces that are as clean as my clinic!

We’re wiping down all surfaces with CDC approved disinfectants and using HEPA/UV air filters in all of our treatment rooms.

Patients are no longer waiting in the lobby and are being screened for respiratory illness and temperature before entering the clinic.

We’re handling all payments and scheduling over the phone.

All of this requires additional time and effort but we are committed to our patients and helping people who are suffering. Thank you for all of your support over the last six weeks.

Let’s get to it!

Feeling better doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple and start with small changes. Consistency is key. It will compound exponentially with a huge return for your health. You can do it!

Get high on your own supply

It’s never too late to start making changes. The human body is amazingly resilient. Don’t give up! You can feel better than you might realize.

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Hello all! I’m looking to commission some fabric masks for the clinic so we can get back to work safely as soon as possible. Does any of you know people making masks? If so please message me with contact information. Thanks in advance!

I’m pretty sure I joked about this with a lot of you - but in all seriousness we are still supporting our community with herbal medicine! We do our consults remotely and have a pick up box outside of the office or can mail herbs. Please let people in your lives know we are here and have solutions for many health concerns. Thank you!

Good sleep is one of the most fundamental pillars to help. We can use all the help we can get. Do yourself a favor and check this out!

FREE HYPNOSIS RECORDING 🎧 TO RELAX AND FALL ASLEEP

We're giving away free hypnosis recordings to help you sleep better, stay focused, and de-stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week's free recording is a client favorite! Click on the link in the comments to download your free copy and start sleeping better now.

Please share with friends and loved ones who can benefit from better sleep.

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Dermatology Case Study

73 y.o Male

Complaint - Intense sudden onset rash, now chronic.

Patient has had a long history of minor digestive issues and skin issues. Has had complaints of allergic dermatitis and shingles in past.

In January 2020, patient had sudden onset of widespread rash. Rash is systemic but mostly manifesting in the upper body.

Itching is intense and excruciating. It is interrupting sleep and significantly affecting quality of life and mental health.

Patient visits primary care physician and tries antihistamines, topical steroids, and anti-biotics. There is no change in skin following these treatments and patient is at his wit's end.

Eventually patient is diagnosed with Grover's Disease.

Chinese medical diagnosis shows pathogens of Wind, Heat, and Fire Toxin. Appropriate herbal formula combination is prescribed.

In just over 30 days patient's chronic skin problem resolves.