Spot of Qi Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

04/06/2021

Many of of you may not know that I'm doing a certification in functional medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine. As a part of the learning process, I'm doing a month-long elimination diet so I can be better equipped to prescribe them to patients when it's appropriate. Here's a little look at some meal prep I did yesterday to get ready for my first week. Just like in Chinese medicine, functional medicine centers around a happy gut. Food is medicine! .......................................

for week one of my diet included roasted veggies, gluten free apple butter bread, homemade hummus, and split pea and lentil veggie soup. For dinner tonight we’re having dill seasoned salmon with rice and those roasted veggies. So far things are going all right, but I did miss my morning coffee!

04/02/2021

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Spot of Qi Acupuncture's Spring Promotion and Clinic Update

01/28/2021

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but the company I work for recently released this study on the benefits of acupuncture in the workplace. Hopefully it becomes more common in the future!

Study in Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Finds Employer-Sponsored Acupuncture Services Significantly Reduced Opioid Use and Lowered Costs

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08/19/2020

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are not only in cleaning supplies, lotions, and makeup, just to name a few, but also in pads, tampons and many other feminine hygiene products. What's particularly troubling about that is the level of absorption of EDCs though our mucosal membranes. Knowledge is power. Buy organic cotton tampons and pads or use menstruation cups when possible.

It's always good to be aware of the chemicals we may be exposing ourselves to. EDCs are linked to increase cancer risk, lower fertility, disrupted menstruation, early menopause, early menarche, among other health concerns. When ever possible, purchase products that are organic, fragrance free, and that have few ingredients.

07/28/2020

Hello everyone,

I hope you are thriving and feel supported during SiP. I'm back in the clinic seeing patients at a limited capacity during COVID. Among many other safety precautions, I am seeing only one patient at a time with no one else allowed in the clinic during your treatment and there will also be a 15 minute disinfecting and airing out time after every treatment. As a result, there is limited availability for now. My hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 7:00. Appointments can be made as usual.

All patients returning to the clinic will be asked to read and sign a COVID Agreement, which details the lengths I am taking to keep everyone healthy and safe as well as what I expect from all visitors of the clinic.

If you have any questions, concerns, recommendations, I am always available. Just send me a text, DM, or email.

Warm Regards,
Brenda