Diamond Lotus Acupuncture and Pregnancy Care Services

Diamond Lotus Acupuncture and Pregnancy Care Services Health and Wellness; Sheri Hughes AP LMT (MA11264) 25+ yrs Clinical Experience: Acupuncture Massage

Happy Heart Day! 😊❤️
02/14/2026

Happy Heart Day! 😊❤️

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02/12/2026

Our brain is our most important organ, and just like the rest of the body, it requires the right care to function optimally. Boosting brain health can be as simple as making small adjustments to your daily habits. Travel, for example, expands your brain by exposing you to new cultures, experiences, and learning opportunities. Laughing uplifts the brain, releasing those feel-good endorphins that improve mood and reduce stress.

Music has a powerful influence on the brain, enhancing cognitive functions and improving memory. Hugging a loved one can soothe the brain, promoting emotional well-being and creating a sense of calm. Meditation and natural food also play an important role in calming the mind and fueling the brain for peak performance. These practices nourish not just the body, but the mind as well.

Incorporating these simple activities into your routine can lead to long-term improvements in cognitive function and mental health. Make a conscious effort to nurture your brain daily with travel, laughter, music, and mindfulness. You’ll not only feel better but also function at your highest potential. 🌍🎶

~ Bone Broth! ~
02/09/2026

~ Bone Broth! ~

GRANDMOTHERS SIMMERED BONES FOR TWENTY FOUR HOURS AND SCIENTISTS JUST MEASURED THE EXACT COMPOUNDS THAT REBUILD YOUR JOINTS

Bone broth has been consumed for thousands of years across every culture. Traditional Chinese Medicine prescribed it for recovery. Jewish grandmothers made chicken soup for illness. Now science explains why it works.

THE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS

A 2024 study identified the key substances in bone broth that prevent osteoporosis: hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate. These compounds are extracted from bones and cartilage during prolonged simmering.

Researchers tested chicken-vegetable bone broth on osteoporosis models. Results: significant reduction in bone loss, improved bone mineral density, protection of cartilage structure.

The mechanism: hyaluronic acid lubricates joints and supports synovial fluid, chondroitin sulfate rebuilds cartilage matrix, collagen peptides provide building blocks for bone and connective tissue, glycine and proline (amino acids) support collagen synthesis, minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus) extracted from bones.

THE ANCESTRAL WISDOM

Traditional cultures understood intuitively: if you want strong bones and joints, consume bones. The "like treats like" principle holds biochemical truth. Bone broth provides the exact molecular precursors your body needs for skeletal repair.

VITAL SHOTS ADVICE

HOMEMADE PROTOCOL: Use bones from grass-fed/pasture-raised animals (higher nutrient density). Add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (extracts minerals). Simmer 12-24 hours (longer = more collagen extraction). Include chicken feet or knuckle bones (highest in collagen/cartilage).

DAILY DOSE: 1-2 cups daily for joint/bone support. Drink as soup or use as cooking base.

SUPPLEMENT ALTERNATIVE: Collagen peptides 10-15g daily if you can't make broth. Hydrolyzed collagen is pre-digested for absorption.

ENHANCE RESULTS: Combine with vitamin C (necessary for collagen synthesis), resistance training (stimulates bone/joint remodeling), adequate protein intake.

Your ancestors didn't have joint replacement surgery. They had bone broth.

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Sources:
- PMID: 38317402 | "Hyaluronan and chondroitin sulfate in bone broth" (2024)
- PMID: 41049371 | "Collagen peptide supplementation efficacy" (2025)
- Traditional medicine ethnographic studies

Cook or Steam Your Veggies
02/08/2026

Cook or Steam Your Veggies

Love Yourself First ~ Cultivate Energy into Your Care & Wellness First ~ then extend the flow of Energy & Love to Others...
02/04/2026

Love Yourself First ~ Cultivate Energy into Your Care & Wellness First ~ then extend the flow of Energy & Love to Others ❤️ You are Important

✨ Romanticizing Your Life (Healthy Version)

Not the “perfect aesthetic” kind. Not the pressure-to-be-productive kind.
This is about slowing down, finding joy in ordinary moments, and choosing habits that actually support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Romanticizing your life doesn’t mean escaping reality — it means learning to appreciate it. Small routines. Gentle mornings. Kind self-talk. Real rest. Simple pleasures.

Here’s how to start creating a softer, healthier, more meaningful everyday life 🌿

Myrrh & Frankincense are High Frequency Essential Oils and have wide and profound therapeutic qualities ~
02/03/2026

Myrrh & Frankincense are High Frequency Essential Oils and have wide and profound therapeutic qualities ~

Recent scientific research reveals that myrrh extract may support the recovery of intestinal function after inflammatory damage by helping to protect the gut lining and reduce excessive cell death. In controlled laboratory studies myrrh has been shown to help restore the integrity of the intestinal epithelial barrier that has been compromised by inflammation. This is important because when the gut lining is damaged it can become more permeable and allow toxins and bacterial products to enter the bloodstream which can worsen systemic inflammation and stress the immune system.

Myrrh’s effect appears to include a significant decrease in apoptosis or programmed cell death in the intestinal cells that are vital for barrier function. By preserving more of these cells during inflammatory stress the protective layer of the intestine remains stronger and more resistant to leaks. These results are based on published scientific experiments using cell models and animals that are designed to mimic inflammatory conditions in the gut.

While further research is needed to confirm these effects in people the existing evidence highlights that myrrh has real anti inflammatory and barrier supporting actions that may contribute to gut health.

EASY PRO TIPS to REDUCE CORTISOL for Everyone and Promote Nervous System Regulation Naturally!  Blend these tips into Yo...
02/02/2026

EASY PRO TIPS to REDUCE CORTISOL for Everyone and Promote Nervous System Regulation Naturally! Blend these tips into Your daily Health Care regime to Tonify Your Body Mind & Spirit, Prevent Illness, Strengthen Resilience!

FERTILTY & PREGNANCY PATIENTS ~ this is for YOU! 🙂

Would You like a Personalized Care Plan that includes Acupuncture & Licensed Massage Therapy? I got You!

✅️ For Inquiries & Appts Please send me a
Msg here or TEXT/CALL 407.227.7240

(MA11264)

Unusual Health Hacks That Reduce Cortisol Naturally 🌿

Healthy Facts are Necessary!                            Avocados, Walnuts, Olive Oil, Grass Fed Butters ~
02/02/2026

Healthy Facts are Necessary! Avocados, Walnuts, Olive Oil, Grass Fed Butters ~

The human brain is remarkably fatty, composed of approximately 60% lipids. Because it cannot produce certain essential fats on its own, it relies on your diet to maintain its complex machinery. Healthy fats serve several critical roles:

🗂️Building and Protecting Structure

📑Cell Membrane Integrity: Healthy fats, particularly DHA (an omega-3), are primary structural components of brain cell membranes. They ensure these membranes remain fluid and flexible, which is vital for neurons to communicate effectively.

📑Myelin Insulation: Fats are used to create myelin, a fatty sheath that wraps around nerve fibers. This “insulation” allows electrical impulses to travel quickly and efficiently, facilitating everything from fast thinking to physical coordination.

🗂️Supporting Brain Communication

📑Neurotransmitter Synthesis: Essential fatty acids act as messengers and help synthesize neurotransmitters, the chemicals that transmit signals between brain cells.

📑Synaptic Plasticity: Fats like DHA stimulate pathways that promote neuronal plasticity, which is the brain’s ability to form new connections—a process essential for learning and memory.

🗂️Protection and Maintenance

📑Anti-inflammatory Effects: Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. High levels of inflammation are linked to cognitive decline and mood disorders.

📑Blood-Brain Barrier: Healthy fats help maintain the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, the defense system that prevents damaging chemicals from entering your brain.

🗂️Alternative Energy Source

📑Fueling Neurons: While the brain primarily uses glucose, recent research indicates that neurons can tap into fat droplets for energy when glucose levels are low. Additionally, ketones (produced from fats) can serve as an efficient fuel source, particularly during infancy and in certain therapeutic diets like the ketogenic diet for epilepsy.

PMID: 20329590

01/29/2026

Your voice holds power far beyond words.

According to a fascinating study, singing for just one hour can increase your body’s production of secretory immunoglobulin A, or SIgA, by up to 240 percent. SIgA is your immune system’s first line of defense. It coats the lining of your mouth, throat, lungs, and digestive system, blocking viruses and bacteria before they invade deeper.

Researchers compared people who sang to those who simply listened to music or sat quietly. The difference was clear. Singing led to a massive spike in immunity, while the other activities offered only minor changes.

The act of singing is not just emotional. It is physical medicine. Breath control strengthens the lungs. Muscle engagement improves circulation. Vocal vibration stimulates healing in the chest, face, and brain.

Even more impressive? Singing activates the vagus nerve. This nerve calms the body, regulates stress, lowers cortisol, and balances your immune system. It is the body’s natural switch between fight mode and healing mode.

This is not about singing well. It is about singing fully. Whether it is gospel in a choir, humming in the kitchen, or belting a pop song in the car, your immune system listens and responds.

Singing also boosts endorphins, creating a natural high that relaxes the mind and energizes the body. In a world overwhelmed by stress, that shift can be the medicine many people never realized they needed.

So sing like your health depends on it. Because science says it just might.
Your voice is more than expression. It is immunity in motion.

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