Ancient Spring Acupuncture

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas! The clinic will be closed Friday 12/22 & Christmas Day

11/16/2023

So thankful for all of the wonderful patients that walk through my door! What a blessing to be able to serve each and every one of you.

During this time of Thanksgiving, the clinic will be closed from 11/17/23 thru 11/24/23.

05/10/2023

Come visit our booth this afternoon at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds! I’m blessed to be sharing a booth with , my Life Coach & friend🩷

We will have some fun giveaways and grand prizes!

This is a great way to check out lots of healthy offerings in the area and support local businesses.

03/16/2023

These two kind souls, were some of the first people that made me feel welcome in the Coeur d'Alene community.

I first called Chris Lovejoy, pictured middle, to inquire about her yoga classes. Being the friendly person she is, she asked about my life and learned that I was an acupuncturist. That led her to invite me to the community Qi Gong class that Dwight Dansereau, pictured left, offers every Wednesday. They make a great team in leading the class.

I'm honored to know them and wanted to recognize their community- minded efforts. They seem to always be bringing people together, whether it's through Yoga, Qi Gong, spreading the word about acupuncture, or just being the friendly people they are!

I look forward to warmer weather, when we can continue our Qi Gong practice outdoors again!

12/26/2022

Many people don’t realize that you can use your Flexible Spending Account and/or your Health Savings Account for Acupuncture.

We can provide any paperwork that your plan requires to verify costs.

Schedule today by clicking on the website in my bio 👆🏻 and navigate to the appointment tab.

11/23/2022

I am so thankful for the kind and loving people that I have been blessed to meet here in the CDA community.

Thankful for patients that inspire me every day.

Thankful for family & friends that continually show up for me and encourage me on this journey.

Thankful for a loving, generous, and kind Heavenly Father that has spared nothing for us.

I hope that everyone has a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.

Share something that you are thankful for…..I would love to hear it!

11/16/2022

More and more, we are seeing people turn to Chinese Medicine modalities such as acupuncture and herbal therapy to find relief from the lingering symptoms of Long COVID.

I’ve seen first-hand, at the clinic, how the list of symptoms above can be relieved with acupuncture.

If you’re struggling with any of these health issues, click on the link above and navigate to Blogs to learn more.

11/14/2022

Check out our latest blog post about treatment for Long COVID symptoms.

More and more, we are seeing people turn to Chinese Medicine modalities such as acupuncture and herbal therapy to find relief from the Long COVID.

09/29/2022

The full quote from Lao Tzu reads….

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”

This is a great reminder during this seasonal change. It should prompt us to prepare for letting go. Autumn is all about letting go of things that may be holding us back.

Autumn should also spark a gratefulness for the abundance that summer provided. Remaining in a grateful spirit may be difficult on some days…

But, a great way to start is simply beginning each day thinking of 3 things that you’re thankful for.

I like to do this in prayer, thanking God for His many blessings in my life.

Reflect on your own harvest……..are you bearing fruit and how?

To learn more about seasonal changes and related health tips, click on the link in the bio 👆🏻and navigate to Blogs.

09/21/2022

Check out the latest episode of Everyday Acupuncture where I answer the question..... Why try Acupuncture? I already feel healthy!

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/da7f30b1-e317-4877-b0b8-98388d3407a6

09/21/2022

Acupuncture points that can be helpful during this transition from late summer into fall include points related to digestion.

👉 Stomach 20 “Receiving Fullness”: this point can be very useful for individuals that have a hard time receiving love and nurturing from others. Needling ST20 can help to open the “storehouse”, ie: our stomach, so that nourishment can be more readily received.

👉 Spleen 8 “Earth Motivator”: this point invigorates the digestion. As the name suggests, SP8 is a motivating point, not only for digestion but also for moving through emotions and helping to transform stubbornness into thoughtfulness.

Click on the link 👆🏻 in the bio and navigate to Blogs to find more Health tips!

09/15/2022

Previously, we covered the Earth Element being linked to this season of “Late Summer”. I promised to provide some food tips for this time of year, so here they are!

Optimal Foods

Foods that will be of most benefit during this Late Summer phase include those that are:

👉mildly sweet
👉yellow or golden in color
👉round in shape

For example:

🌾 Grains: millet, corn & amaranth
🥒 Veggies: carrots, cabbage, squash, potatoes & sweet potatoes
🫘 Legumes: garbanzo & soybeans
🍊 Fruits: apricots & cantaloupe
🥜 Nuts: filberts & chestnuts
🧅 Spices: onion, leek & fennel

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for more Health tips.

Next time we will cover Acu points that are especially useful in late summer!

Click the website in the bio above ☝🏻 to read more blogs, learn more about acupuncture, or book an appointment!

09/08/2022

Check out the most recent blog post
https://ancientspringacu.com/late-summer-earth-element/

Late Summer is the middle of the Chinese calendar and the transition from yang to yin. - Acupuncture

09/07/2022

What characteristics and features are often associated with individuals that tend toward the Earth Element?

👍Hard-working
👍Practical
👍Good appetite
👍Strong and active
👍Empathetic
👍Compassionate

However, if digestion is off and the Spleen-Pancreas or Stomach become unbalanced then the individual can tend toward the following symptoms:

😞Chronic fatigue
😞Weak digestion
😞Bloating
😞Blood-sugar imbalances
😞Weight gain

Stay tuned for tips about foods to eat in late summer….

In the meantime, click on the link in the bio 👆🏻 to book appointments for Acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy or to read more blog posts related to healthy living!

08/31/2022

Local business spotlight……. Inland Cafe & Tea

Why I love it?

1.Their teas are amazing and can have medicinal properties!

For example, their tea named “Really Rootbeer” has herbs that can assist with better digestion. It includes herbs like fennel seed, ginger root, dandelion root, sassafras, etc.

2. Their food offerings include gluten free and are made in-house!

Check out the pictures of GF Scone and finger sandwiches made with GF bread. Delicious!

3. It’s truly a space to wind down and relax! They don’t rush you and they have cozy chairs to sit in.

If you’ve been to my clinic, I have likely recommended that you check this place out. In this fast-paced world, it’s a nice place to slow down and enjoy a pot of tea.

08/15/2022

Nutritional therapy that can be helpful during these summer months, especially if you plan to spend more time outdoors.

There are 8 basic principles in Chinese medicine by which we can differentiate patterns in the human body. The one that we will discuss, in order to help in choosing nutritional therapy that best fits our internal environment, is that of heat and cold. Just like the weather outside, our internal environment can tend toward one or the other.

Heat injury would of course be of a hot nature, because it tends to cause fever and redness of the skin. Therefore, we would choose foods that have a cooling nature.

🥒Cucumber: this can help clear heat from the body. This can be added to your water for a refreshing afternoon drink, or eaten alone as a snack

🥒Mung beans: these clear heat and drain dampness. These can be sprouted for extra nutritional benefit and added as a crunch to your sandwiches or salads. They can also be cooked with seaweed and eaten as a remedy for heat injury or hangover.

🍉Watermelon: Not only is this a tasty summertime fruit, it also clears heat, relieves thirst, and acts as a diuretic. Eat this in limited quantity is you tend towards loose stool.

🍵Green Tea: this also clears heat and drains dampness. Drink it hot to help induce sweating, to cool off after being outside. Careful if you drink it cold as cold beverages tend to extinguish the digestive fire and slow down metabolism.

If you do tend to overheat and feel a little sluggish during these hot summer days, come visit the clinic. There are some great herbal formulas and acupuncture points to assist in your recovery. Enjoy your summer and stay healthy

08/03/2022

The ancient Chinese text, Huang Di Nei Jing, offers this advice for summer health.

1. Stay physically active, to keep the Qi from stagnating.

2. Arise early and enjoy the longer days of sunshine by retiring later in the evenings.

3. Stay happy, easygoing, and let go of any grudges.

It goes onto say that by doing these things, illness can be averted in the Fall.

Click the link in my bio ☝🏻to find more tips about summer health. Stay happy and healthy! Praising God for this beautiful weather we’re having in CDA Idaho 🙏🏻

07/29/2022

Delicious Rockfish tacos made with fish bought from today.

Did you know that according to Chinese medicine fish strengthens the digestion and tonifies the Qi?