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Raleigh Health & Wellness Center Specialties include treating musculoskeletal concerns, women's health, digestive issues & mood disor

Raleigh, you are showing off again. 🌻✨There is something magical about this time of year—when the air feels warmer, the ...
19/07/2025

Raleigh, you are showing off again. 🌻✨

There is something magical about this time of year—when the air feels warmer, the skies stretch wide in every direction, and sunflowers bloom like sunshine planted straight into the ground.

Whether you are driving past a field, walking a trail, or just catching a golden glimpse at the farmer’s market, Raleigh reminds us to pause, breathe, and notice beauty when it blooms.

🧠 Cumulative PPI Use and Dementia Risk: What the Research Shows📚 The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study🗓️ ...
09/07/2025

🧠 Cumulative PPI Use and Dementia Risk: What the Research Shows

📚 The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
🗓️ Published: Neurology, Oct 31, 2023

While not a brand new study, this large prospective analysis continues to raise important questions about the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—commonly prescribed for acid reflux and GERD—and their potential impact on brain health.

Researchers followed over 5,700 older adults and found that those using PPIs for more than 4.4 cumulative years had a 33% higher risk of developing dementia compared to non-users. Shorter durations of use and current use alone were not associated with increased risk.

🔍 Key Findings:
✔️ >4.4 years of cumulative use → 33% increased risk of incident dementia
✔️ Short-term use showed no significant risk
✔️ Results adjusted for age, s*x, race, comorbidities, and other meds

⚠️ Study Limitations to Keep in Mind:
– Observational design → shows association, not causation
– Medication use was based on self-report and inventory records
– Dementia diagnoses varied and may reflect disparities in detection
– Unmeasured lifestyle and health variables (diet, microbiome, sleep) could influence outcomes
– The biological link between PPIs and neurodegeneration remains unclear

🌿 Clinical Takeaway: For many, short-term PPI use can be appropriate. But for those relying on PPIs long-term, especially >4 years, it may be time to reassess the risks and explore alternatives.

💡 Integrative Options for Managing Reflux May Include:
• Supporting healthy stomach acid physiology (when appropriate)
• Identifying food triggers and intolerances
• Herbal and nutraceutical GI support
• Acupuncture for regulating digestion and reducing stress
• Improving motility and meal hygiene

🧠 Your gut and brain are connected. Medication decisions deserve a whole-person lens.

Rest is not a luxury—it is a necessity for sustainable health and performance. True rest goes beyond sleep. It is about ...
08/07/2025

Rest is not a luxury—it is a necessity for sustainable health and performance.

True rest goes beyond sleep. It is about intentionally tending to the different dimensions of our inner and outer lives so we can fully recharge.

There are six types of rest, each addressing a unique need:

🔸 Physical Rest – Active or passive ways to restore the body’s energy and relieve fatigue.

🔸 Sensory Rest – Reducing overstimulation from noise, screens, and bright lights to soothe the nervous system.

🔸 Mental Rest – Easing cognitive load by creating moments of pause, silence, and reflection.

🔸 Emotional Rest – Feeling safe to express emotions honestly, without fear of judgment.

🔸 Social Rest – Spending time with those who replenish your energy while setting boundaries around draining interactions.

🔸 Creative Rest – Engaging with beauty, art, and imagination to reignite your sense of wonder and perspective.

🧭 When we invest in all six, we protect against burnout, deepen our resilience, and build a more balanced life—personally and professionally.

✨ Where do you need more rest?

What kind would truly nourish you today?

🍫 World Chocolate Day — A Chinese Medicine View 🍫July 7th marks the day chocolate first arrived in Europe in 1550—but th...
08/07/2025

🍫 World Chocolate Day — A Chinese Medicine View 🍫

July 7th marks the day chocolate first arrived in Europe in 1550—but the healing potential of cacao resonates far beyond the West.

While cacao is not a traditional Chinese herb, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we can understand its qualities through the lens of taste, temperature, and organ systems.

🧡 Heart and Blood Circulation

• In TCM, the bitter taste is associated with the Heart. Bitter flavors help clear Heat and promote circulation.
• Dark chocolate, which is more bitter and less processed, is thought to nourish the Heart and support Blood flow, aligning with modern research on cardiovascular health.

🌾 Spleen and Digestion

• The sweet aspect of chocolate connects it to the Spleen, which governs digestion, energy, and mental clarity.
• In small amounts, sweet flavors can tonify the Spleen and calm the mind.
• But excessive sugar or overindulgence can weaken the Spleen, contributing to Dampness and sluggish digestion.

🌀 Balance is the Medicine

High-quality, mindful chocolate can be grounding and nourishing.
But in TCM—as in life—moderation matters.

At Raleigh Health & Wellness, we honor both modern nutrition and ancient wisdom. May today be a celebration of joy, balance, and heartful nourishment.

✨What is your favorite way to enjoy chocolate?

04/07/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Raleigh Health & Wellness Center! 🇺🇸

Wishing you a day filled with joy, connection, and gratitude for the freedoms we cherish. May your celebrations be safe, your hearts full, and your spirits vibrant.

We are honored to support your health journey every day of the year—today, we simply celebrate the freedom to thrive.

💙 Stay well,

🌿 Feeling anxious?You might have been told to try GABA, magnesium, Vitamin B12 or L-theanine—or reach for herbs like cha...
30/06/2025

🌿 Feeling anxious?

You might have been told to try GABA, magnesium, Vitamin B12 or L-theanine—or reach for herbs like chamomile, kava, passionflower, or valerian root.

Maybe you read about them online, heard an influencer rave, or took a friend’s well-meaning advice.

But here is the problem:
This is still a diagnosis-based model—just with nutraceuticals instead of pharmaceuticals.

True functional medicine goes deeper.

It asks:
🔸 Is this anxiety rooted in neuroinflammation?
🔸 Is the gut-brain axis involved—via vagal tone, cytokines, or microbial imbalance?
🔸 Are there nutrient depletions? Hormonal drivers? Mitochondrial dysfunction?
🔸 Is there unresolved trauma or life context that needs to be honored?

When we skip these questions and go straight to what is “good for anxiety,” we fall into the trap of green medicine—treating the symptom in a more natural form, but missing the individual in front of us.

These tools can help. But only when guided by what we see as the underlying pathophysiology in that person—not just the condition they present with.🌿

Celebrate how capable, strong, athletic, and resilient you are—today.This body moves, lifts, feels, and carries you thro...
29/06/2025

Celebrate how capable, strong, athletic, and resilient you are—today.

This body moves, lifts, feels, and carries you through it all.

Your future self will wish for this version of you.

So pause.

Honor it.

What part of you deserves celebration today?

Love this ! In a world that races forward, this is your invitation to honor your pace, your rhythm, and your nervous sys...
21/06/2025

Love this !

In a world that races forward, this is your invitation to honor your pace, your rhythm, and your nervous system.

✨Slow is powerful. Gentle is resilient. Presence is enough.

🦠 Microbial Overgrowth Before Gut Repair? Here's Why It Matters⁠Before we rebuild the gut lining or reintroduce probioti...
19/06/2025

🦠 Microbial Overgrowth Before Gut Repair? Here's Why It Matters
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Before we rebuild the gut lining or reintroduce probiotics, we often need to press pause—and reset.⁠
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🔍 Part 3 of our Digestion Series explores what happens when the gut terrain is overrun by the wrong organisms—think SIBO, Candida, parasites, and opportunistic bacteria. ⁠
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Left unchecked, these microbes can fuel inflammation, disrupt nutrient absorption, and weaken gut barrier function.⁠
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💡 In this post, we explore:
• Signs and symptoms of overgrowth
• Common culprits and what your test results mean
• How to safely clear biofilms without harming your gut lining
• Why “repair” comes after the reset⁠
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🌿 Gentle medicine meets smart strategy. This phase sets the foundation for lasting digestive resilience.

🧬 Read more: https://raleighhwc.com/digestion-series-part-3-the-microbial-reset-before-repair/
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🌞 Feeling Drained by the Heat? You’re Not Alone.As temperatures climb, it’s not just the weather that can feel heavy—you...
15/06/2025

🌞 Feeling Drained by the Heat? You’re Not Alone.

As temperatures climb, it’s not just the weather that can feel heavy—your body can, too.

You might notice:
✔️ Sluggish energy or brain fog
✔️ Loss of appetite or digestive discomfort
✔️ Puffy hands or feet
✔️ Restless sleep or overheating at night

In East Asian medicine, this time of year is associated with extra moisture (humidity) and rising internal heat—what we might describe as “damp heat.” And it can throw off your internal balance.

💡 Simple Ways to Support Your Body This Season:

🥒 Choose light, cooling meals—think cucumbers, leafy greens, mint, and melon
🚶 Move your body gently each day to keep things circulating
🚰 Stay hydrated with room-temp or warm water (skip the iced drinks if they upset your stomach)
🌿 Acupuncture can help regulate your system, reduce inflammation, and ease that “heavy” feeling

✨ Feeling foggy, swollen, or off? These aren’t just random summer symptoms—they’re messages from your body. We’re here to help you listen.

✨ Did You Know?Acupuncture is increasingly recognized as a supportive therapy during cancer care—not just for pain or na...
07/06/2025

✨ Did You Know?

Acupuncture is increasingly recognized as a supportive therapy during cancer care—not just for pain or nausea, but for fatigue, anxiety, sleep disruption, hot flashes, and neuropathy.

At Raleigh Health and Wellness, Dr. Mary Clark provides individualized acupuncture treatments to support those navigating the physical and emotional effects of cancer treatment and recovery.

She works closely with oncology teams to offer safe, personalized care—never a one-size-fits-all approach—rooted in both empathy and clinical insight.

🪡 Acupuncture may help:
• Ease chemotherapy side effects
• Improve energy and sleep
• Support immune regulation
• Reduce emotional overwhelm
• Enhance quality of life during and after treatment

If you're looking for thoughtful, integrative care during a challenging time, we’re here to support you.

Follow our new dedicated page for integrative cancer care:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/oncologyacupuncturecenter?igsh=MWlqdWZzcThkd3drNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

💙 June is Men’s Health Month 💙Men’s Health Month is a time to pause, check in, and reconnect with what supports your wel...
05/06/2025

💙 June is Men’s Health Month 💙
Men’s Health Month is a time to pause, check in, and reconnect with what supports your well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

At Raleigh Health and Wellness, we care for men navigating:
• Stress and burnout
• Sleep challenges
• Digestive and hormonal changes
• Chronic pain and injury recovery
• Mood shifts, anxiety, or low energy

Acupuncture and integrative care can help:
✔ Regulate the nervous system
✔ Support testosterone and metabolic balance
✔ Improve focus, energy, and rest
✔ Relieve pain and tension
✔ Offer consistent, individualized support

Every patient is met with focused attention, evidence-informed care, and respect for where they are in their journey.

🪡 Acupuncture | Dry Needling | Cupping | Lifestyle Support

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