Susan Buhler LAc - An Sheng Acupuncture & Healing Arts

06/10/2022

As of this week, I'm back in the clinic and accepting appointments - for existing patients and new! Please note that COVID precautions and protocols are still in place for your protection and mine.

Call 971.216.9913 to schedule - I look forward to seeing you! :)

https://anshengacupuncture.com/announcements/clinic-is-re-opening-june-7/

I’M COMING BACK!! To My Dear Community of Patients, It’s been a long 8 weeks, but I have been given the green light by my surgeon that I can transition back to work and my life in general. Returning to Clinic June 7 Beginning June 7th, I will be back in the clinic. For the first few weeks...

04/21/2021

Ah, the arrival of Spring. Warmer weather, nice breezes, and plenty of pollen to go around – causing bothersome and even debilitating symptoms, such as itchy red eyes, sneezing, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, fatigue and scratchy throat.

But as the beginning of this year’s allergy season coincides with yet another increase in coronavirus infections, it's important to know what your symptoms really mean. Read on for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about allergies, the coronavirus and vaccines.

Please keep in mind that as research into the virus and vaccines continues, guidance may change.

https://anshengacupuncture.com/announcements/covid-19-or-allergies/

As the beginning of this year’s pollen season coincides with yet another increase in coronavirus infections, I would like to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about allergies, the coronavirus and vaccines. Please keep in mind that as research into the virus and vaccines continues, g...

05/28/2020

As Oregon in general begins to re-open, we may have mixed feelings about the process. I've put a lot of thought and effort into maintaining a safe environment for everyone, and have outlined the new protocols and procedures for my clinic on my website.

Please read and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

https://anshengacupuncture.com/health-matters/back-to-business-but-not-as-usual/

As Oregon in general begins to re-open, we may have mixed feelings about the process. Times are uncertain, and the last couple of months have been stressful on so many levels for so many people. Read more »

01/26/2018

What does beauty mean to you? For me, beauty is everything that brings hope and inspiration to humanity. It's interwoven with our human experience – if we pay attention.

From nature to kindness to laughter, beauty matters for our well-being. Read more on my new blog.

http://anshengacupuncture.com/blog/beauty-matters/a-day-with-the-mountain/

Recently my husband and I did a fantastic hike on the west side of Mount Hood. The views were stunning, wild flowers filled the open meadows, ravens soared above on the thermals. We couldn’t help but take frequent stops to appreciate and breathe in the beauty that was all around us (okay okay, may...

01/24/2018

I practice Japanese style acupuncture with an emphasis on Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) that is very gentle, yet profound. My job is to find out what your body's imbalances are and then guide it, through acupuncture, to help restore itself to balance.

Learn more about what I do and what I treat by visiting my website.

http://anshengacupuncture.com/what-i-do/

I practice Japanese style acupuncture with an emphasis on Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) that is very gentle, yet profound. Conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals have their place, but sometimes the body just needs some gentle guidance in order to heal and self-correct. KMS acupuncture is a system o...

01/23/2018

Essential oils aren't just for aroma therapy or bath scrubs. Help boost your immune system against the cold and flu season with these easy, DIY recipes.

http://anshengacupuncture.com/blog/health-matters/three-easy-essential-oils-recipes-for-immune-support/

Essential oils aren't just for aroma therapy or bath scrubs. Help boost your immune system against the cold and flu season with these easy, DIY recipes. Read more »

01/23/2018

The translation of ‘An Sheng’ from two Chinese characters is: balance, peace and harmony.

You may never have thought of acupuncture in those terms before, but that's my job – to find out what the imbalances are, what systems are involved, and then to guide the body, through acupuncture, to help the body restore itself to balance.

When there is balance, there is harmony, and therefore physical and mental peace as well. Read more on my blog, and get in touch to see if acupuncture is right for you.

12/13/2017

What I do and What I treat!

I practice Japanese style acupuncture with an emphasis on Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) that is very gentle, yet profound. Conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals have their place, but sometimes the body just needs some gentle guidance in order to heal and self-correct. KMS acupuncture is a system o...

12/07/2017

A few external and internal photos of the clinic

12/05/2017

"In the United States, the official dietary guidelines do not explicitly call for a reduction in meat consumption. The amount of meat, poultry and eggs that the guidelines recommend, however, is generally lower than what Americans — at least adult men — currently consume. The guidelines call for an even bigger reduction in sugar consumption. All of this would mean less pollution, and more land available for nature."

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/12/04/568290624/across-the-world-if-you-eat-for-your-health-youll-help-the-planet

Dozens of countries have government-recommended diets. That advice differs from country to country, but according to a new study, following it generally would help the environment.

11/30/2017

IMPORTANT. You can't just rely on recycling, and it's more important now than ever to stop buying goods packaged in plastic. This is an environmental issue that can easily spiral out of control in a very short time.

http://ijpr.org/post/without-chinese-buyers-northwest-recycling-becomes-trash /0

Satish and Arlene Palshikar live in a house in Southeast Portland that's coated with recycled bluish-white paint. Their boxy silver television is a

10/23/2017

The translation of ‘An Sheng’ from two Chinese characters is: balance, peace and harmony.

You may never have thought of acupuncture in those terms before, but that's my job – to find out what the imbalances are, what systems are involved, and then to guide the body, through acupuncture, to help the body restore itself to balance.

When there is balance, there is harmony, and therefore physical and mental peace as well. Read more on my blog, and get in touch to see if acupuncture is right for you.

http://anshenghealingarts.com/blog/health-matters/what-is-an-sheng/

It feels fitting that my first post discusses the meaning and relevance of my clinic’s name. The Chinese term is a guiding principle to me as a healthcare practitioner. It is what I work to support for my patients through the practice of acupuncture. Read more »

10/21/2017

Learn what the impacts are of Trump's elimination of cost-sharing in the healthcare marketplace.

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/10/13/16468788/obamacare-open-enrollment-cost-sharing-reductions-trump

The real-world consequences of ending cost-sharing reduction payments.

10/20/2017

President Trump is halting some Obamacare subsidies. Read and share this article to learn how President Trump's latest executive orders impact your access to healthcare and healthcare costs.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2017/10/13/daily-202-throwing-a-bomb-into-the-insurance-markets-trump-now-owns-the-broken-health-care-system/59dff67a30fb041a74e75d48/?utm_term=.813590d79d63

Remember the Pottery Barn rule: You break it, you own it.

10/19/2017

Doctors at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California have developed a highly successful program for helping patients safely decrease their reliance on opioid pain medications utilizing acupuncture and other so-called alternative modalities. Acupuncture works!

The statistics of the opioid epidemic in this country are staggering. People affected by opioid addiction have increased by 500% in the last 15 years, with a conservative average of 91 Americans dying from overdose every day.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/one-group-doctors-drastically-decreased-opioid-prescriptions/

With addictions and overdoses surging over the past two decades, recent CDC guidelines urge doctors to avoid or dramatically limit the use of legal painkillers. In Southern California, a group of Kaiser Permanente doctors has been helping chronic pain patients "step down" from high-dose opioids with...

10/06/2017

Yes there is a food waste problem in this country – for many many years! This organization, Imperfect, is doing a great service by taking produce that otherwise would be wasted due to cosmetics and offering it up for nutritious consumption. Looks aren't everything!

Imperfect Produce is a customizable, membership-based food organization for buying otherwise wasted produce that can bring nutritional goodness to your family's table at an affordable cost, and support a very worthy cause. Food is precious and should not be wasted, especially due to 'looks'.

Feedback that I have heard is that the produce is wonderful and tasty.

Ugly or not! Food matters!

http://www.opb.org/news/article/northwest-imperfect-produce-ugly-fruits-vegetables-delivery/

A California-based company that sells blemished and misshapen fruits and vegetables is expanding into the Northwest.

10/05/2017

Healthcare coverage and continuity of care are huge and personal issues for many people, especially those that must buy or find insurance through the government marketplace.

The Trump administration in its efforts to collapse has greatly reduced information (huge reduction in informational ads to assist and inform people), as well as the time frame to sign up for healthcare for 2018 (45 days less to enroll!).

I am posting this article with the hope that this helps people find and enroll without a disruption in coverage. Please read on for more information so that you can protect your healthcare coverage.

Be well!

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/obamacare-signup-site-shut-12-hours-nearly-every-sunday-open-enrollment/

The department has already planned to shorten open enrollment season by 45 days -- running from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, 2017 for 2018 coverage.

09/20/2017

This is a really helpful article that provides tips and information to help you maintain the best quality and nutrition of your produce and left-overs.

Better and more appropriate storage strategies not only help preserve your produce and left-overs nutritional value, but also help preserve your financial investment in your family’s food. We all know that good quality food is not cheap!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2017/09/13/youve-been-storing-your-food-wronghere-are-all-the-right-ways/105577686/

From where to keep produce, to how to keep your fridge from freezing