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fat Gabe is trying to learn a back handspring again

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:17:32 -0400

fat Gabe is trying to learn a back handspring again

Acupuncture for Anxiety

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:57:53 -0400

Anxiety is a common yet unnecessary emotional imbalance that many people deal with on a daily basis. Whether work or social situations, it can cause people to negatively represent themselves by overacting to small stressors. Those who suffer from anxiety may fear going out and often avoid certain situations.

Anxiety can be either chronic or acute. Common symptoms of Anxiety include; panic attacks, increased heart rates, difficulty breathing, dry mouth, feelings of impending disaster, chest pain, dizziness, shaking, nausea, and diminished mental clarity.

Causes of Anxiety Include:

• Chronic Stress

• Adrenal Gland Fatigue

• Food Allergies

• Poor Blood Sugar Control

• Caffeine, Alcohol, Nicotine Use

• Nutrient Deficiencies

Anxiety affects the circulation of Qi (energy) & blood by stagnating the free flow between our 12 major organs. It is said to mostly injure the heart and spleen.

The Heart is responsible for “housing the mind” and is said to dominate our emotional balance. So when the heart is not functioning optimally, we may feel emotionally sensitive and imbalance in our spirit, consciousness, thinking, memory and sleep.

The Liver is responsible for the free flow of the Qi in our bodies. When the liver Qi becomes stagnant, we may feel angry, frustrated, and easily irritated.

The Spleen is responsible for “transporting and transformation.” This means the Spleen is the dominating influence on our digestion to give our body the nourishment is needs. If our spleen is not functioning optimally, you may experience poor digestion, dry mouth, constant worry, nausea, & low energy.

Acupuncturists focus to re-balance and restore function to these organs in order to leave you feeling cool, calm, and collected. Through proper diagnosis, you may be prescribed herbs and made nutritional and lifestyle recommendations in order to further the treatment results.

More fun things on Acupuncture HERE!

"Look me in the eye. It’s ok if your scared. So am I. But we’re scared for different..."

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:17:34 -0400

“Look me in the eye.
It’s ok if your scared.
So am I.
But we’re scared for different reasons.
I’m scared of what I won’t become.
And you’re scared of what I could become.
Look at me.
I won’t let myself end where I started.
I won’t let myself finish where I began.
I know what is within me, even if you can’t see it yet.
Look me in the eyes.
I have something more important than courage.
I have patience.
I will become what I know I am.”

-
Michael Jordan

"Don’t limit me with your perception of limitations"

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:01:58 -0400

“Don’t limit me with your perception of limitations”

- Lawrence Piloczewski

No Back Pain

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:17:53 -0400

Just realized after an acupuncture session by a few of my student that I don’t have low back pain right now. I know the problem is not fixed. But, it is a step in the right direction. It’s amazing how powerful this acupuncture is. It is also amazing that I took so long to have someone give me a treatment to help the pain I had. This just goes to show how easy it is to let our pains and aches manifest longer then they should.

The Dopeness Force MCs - Live At Broadway International ( 1983...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:22:10 -0400

The Dopeness

Force MCs - Live At Broadway International ( 1983 )

Mid day self treatment.. Gotta love old football injuries

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:03:46 -0400

Mid day self treatment.. Gotta love old football injuries

Crispin Marvin Cider… Irish Stout yeast, chocolate,...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:24:33 -0400

Crispin Marvin Cider… Irish Stout yeast, chocolate, cherries, & alot of other stuffs… Aged in whiskey/ pinot cats… At Burnhearts Bar in Bay View, WI

These are awesome… and Smart… How many times I wish...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:14:22 -0400

These are awesome… and Smart… How many times I wish my power cord was on the other side of the computer… Genius

Custom Shirts done well... Milwaukee

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:39:48 -0500

Custom Shirts done well... Milwaukee

Oh yahoo… Canned bears? Rated by taste?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:50 -0500

Oh yahoo… Canned bears? Rated by taste?

We be grillin

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:33:12 -0500

We be grillin

Ending your day with some acupuncture is always a good idea

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:19:34 -0500

Ending your day with some acupuncture is always a good idea

Tai Chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson's

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:55:16 -0500

Tai Chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson's :

It’s great to see this in the New England Journal of Medicine… It’s just the citation… But, the article is worth purchasing if you teach Tai Chi or work with people with Parkinson’s Disease

Preparing for Precision Medicine

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:00 -0500

Preparing for Precision Medicine:

The New England Journal of Medicine came out with an article today written by Rea Mirnezami, M.R.C.S., Jeremy Nicolson, Ph.D., and Ara Darzi, M.D. The article is centered around biotech advances that are going to eventually allow us to more accurately diagnose and treat illness by profiling molecular data.

The problem is, they are going to start generating this pathological data as rapidly as treatment of the illness changes. And, don’t forget about the major corporations who want to limit and, or wet their beaks in the mountains of money that can be made for this. The article says it best…

“Ultimately, we must get the balance right: regulatory frameworks must berobust enough to safeguard patients’ interests and well-being, while not stifling progress in critical early phases of the precision-medicine endeavor.

I have always been intrigued by the advancements of modern medicine. Genetic testing and profiling is the future. Being able to predict the onsets of many diseases someone may have lurking beneath the surface would be astonishing to know before it is a problem.”

Imagine being able to know about a ticking time-bomb that may drastically change your quality of life a few years from now. Imagine knowing what you are up against. Imagine that you find out what it will take to arm yourself and defeat your foe years before the pathology gains the upper hand.

Some may say that we shouldn’t play god like that. But…

Ultimately, precision medicine should ensure that patients get the right treatment at the right dose at the right time, with minimum ill consequences and maximum efficacy.

That seems like something worth funding…

image via deathtiny42

Post-Traumatic Herniated Cervical Disk — NEJM

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:57:00 -0500

Post-Traumatic Herniated Cervical Disk — NEJM:

Ouch!

Super Bowl Recap: Sad Tom Brady is Sad

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:27:23 -0500

Super Bowl Recap: Sad Tom Brady is Sad

The original video for the song

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0500

The original video for the song

7 day detox

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:39:42 -0500

7 day detox

Great event at the Domes in Milwaukee… Stop down and...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:44:59 -0500

Great event at the Domes in Milwaukee… Stop down and celebrate chinese new years