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Fish Oil, Essential Fatty Acids & Prostate Health: Diversify the Sources of this Essential Part of a Healthy Diet

An interesting study was recently published about Fish Oil and Prostate health, that should meaningfully remind us that moderation is key, even in what is good for us! If you have seen it in the news, take a moment to digest and don’t run screaming from fish oil! Rather, try to source your Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) from […]

By |September 19th, 2017|Dietary Reccomendations, Nutrition, Preventative medicine|Comments Off on Fish Oil, Essential Fatty Acids & Prostate Health: Diversify the Sources of this Essential Part of a Healthy Diet

14 Superfoods to boost your diet & vitality!

Have you heard of the 14 Superfoods? These foods have been said to be so much more packed with good stuff that we human’s of vast resource should try to eat them everyday or as much as possible, even over all other foods! The kings of their peers, the top 14 Superfoods are:

Pumpkin, walnuts, oranges, […]

By |May 10th, 2017|Dietary Reccomendations|Comments Off on 14 Superfoods to boost your diet & vitality!

Parsley is a Powerhouse: another Antioxidant Rich Superfood!

It is Spring at last and a great time of year to plant more greens in your garden and in to your diet! Let us start with a talk about parsley! Sure it’s a pallet cleansing green used as garnish, but did you know it is also a powerful antioxidant weapon used against rheumatoid and […]

By |April 16th, 2017|Dietary Reccomendations, Preventative medicine|Comments Off on Parsley is a Powerhouse: another Antioxidant Rich Superfood!

Restore & maintain the “inner ecology” of you: Body Ecology Diet

Today is the day, Body Ecology starts now! A common sense, sound approach to changing the status quo in your gut, and start feeling free from inflammation – a primary cause of pain & discomfort for so many people. Check it out and join this Springtime commitment toward feeling well! Have pain? Skin issues? Headaches? Overweight? […]

By |March 5th, 2017|Dietary Reccomendations, Digestive Health, Nutrition, Pain Management, Preventative medicine, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Restore & maintain the “inner ecology” of you: Body Ecology Diet

Pre Mentrsual Syndrome (PMS) & Dysmenorrhea: Is pain & suffering a “normal” part of having Periods?

Imagine that one week out of every month is pretty much miserable; you can count on that week as a loss.  You feel tired, even lethargic, have strong cravings, are filled with self loathing or a foggy head, you are knocked out by migraines, cramping abdominal or low back pain.

If this sounds familiar to you then […]

By |January 2nd, 2017|Women's Health|Comments Off on Pre Mentrsual Syndrome (PMS) & Dysmenorrhea: Is pain & suffering a “normal” part of having Periods?

The Zen of You: Reducing pain by kind awareness of your body and mind

You are a living organic creature and should not suffer. Just as any other creature in this world you deserve gentle compassion and that care be given to your comfort. Here is a challenge today: see if you can take the whole day and pay conscious and consistent attention to your own level of suffering […]

By |January 17th, 2014|Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Intention & Awareness, Pain Management, Zen|Comments Off on The Zen of You: Reducing pain by kind awareness of your body and mind

Colors of Life: Our Logo Explained by Chinese Medicine’s roots in Tibetan Traditions

If you have ever noticed Wellness At The Center’s logo and wondered why, let me tell you. The symbol represents an interaction between the eight directions with an energetic center. The colors are from the traditional Tibetan Buddhist’s robes and headdress and symbolize conscious and grounded being-to put it briefly in my own words. Chinese […]

By |January 9th, 2014|Symbolism of Medicine, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Colors of Life: Our Logo Explained by Chinese Medicine’s roots in Tibetan Traditions

How eating Half a Sandwich can change your life & mine: Portion control & keeping your favorite jeans

I have been learning about diet and weight management since I was about 11 years old.  I do not suggest this, but it is a fact of my existence. I recall my family member (won’t name – names) suggesting I have some more salad instead of more spaghetti, since my “growth spurt” should be about […]

By |January 3rd, 2014|Dietary Reccomendations, Intention & Awareness, Nutrition, Weight Loss|Comments Off on How eating Half a Sandwich can change your life & mine: Portion control & keeping your favorite jeans

Mustard + Broccoli = Tasty, Complete Nutrition!

Eat Broccoli with Mustard to Boost the Nutritional Value of Both!  Real nutrition is a complicated, individual science, and there’s no magic bullet,

but some foods do complement each other in odd ways that can help you get the most nutritional benefit from both. The trick is, figuring out how to get them in your diet […]

By |October 9th, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mustard + Broccoli = Tasty, Complete Nutrition!

Acupuncture Proven Stress Relief: Ancient Practice Lessens Anxiety

Most people understand that Acupuncture can relieve stress… the link below is for an article that helps illuminate why this is true. It has been known for a long time that stress has a negative impact on overall health.  Consistent high levels of stress produce hormonal imbalances that can inhibit the immune system, deplete the adrenal function, […]

By |September 12th, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Acupuncture Proven Stress Relief: Ancient Practice Lessens Anxiety

Acupuncture is effective treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Did you know acupuncture is effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome? In addition to the over three-thousand year history of acupuncture strategies to address multiple pain syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel, a study in the Clinical Journal of Pain shows acupuncture is as effective as prednisone for the symptoms of the syndrome including pain, nighttime […]

By |February 8th, 2012|Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pain Management, Preventative medicine|Comments Off on Acupuncture is effective treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Returning to The Four Agreements: Toltec Common Sense Wisdom for the Spiritual Warrior’s Journey

With this season of turning inward, I have found myself needing to redirect myself to embrace living with intention and ground in a solid framework once more exactly how and who I want to be in this world. I am returning to this amazingly illuminating book by Don Miguel Ruiz, “The Four Agreements”, hoping to […]

By |January 17th, 2012|Intention & Awareness|Comments Off on Returning to The Four Agreements: Toltec Common Sense Wisdom for the Spiritual Warrior’s Journey

Savory Squash Spread on Toast… for breakfast?! Why yes,

 I think I will….
In an ongoing qwest to improve the staples in my diet to heart and wasitline friendly ones, I discovered an excellent alternative to French onion dip for Blue corn tortilla chips (my Fave) and a thick slathering of butter on my toast. What could this versatile concoction be?  Well, we discovered this […]

By |November 15th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Savory Squash Spread on Toast… for breakfast?! Why yes,

Boost Your Baseline Immunity & Vitality – Prepare for this Season with Acupuncture

If the hint of autumn on the breeze has you feeling a bit shortchanged by summer, you’re not alone!  Even if you welcome the crisp note in the air, everyone feels the effects of fall on their activities, wardrobes and personal health in one way or another.  For some this transition from our bright summer […]

By |September 19th, 2011|Preventative medicine|Comments Off on Boost Your Baseline Immunity & Vitality – Prepare for this Season with Acupuncture

Do Seasonal Allergies Have You All Misty Eyed?

If this seasonal shift has your eyes watering, nose dripping, ears scratching or just generally makes you feel like you are fighting “something” off, I want you to know that an Acupuncturist treats that!  Here is how it works. An herbal protocol for seasonal allergies typically starts the season before the allergies begin. *

The idea is […]

By |June 15th, 2011|Allergies|Comments Off on Do Seasonal Allergies Have You All Misty Eyed?

Mount Tabor Art Walk Open House

The Mount Tabor Art Walk this season is an exciting event for the neighborhood and community artists alike. This year the Art Walk will have a show at  6838 SE Belmont Street, adjacent Mount Tabor Realty, with local artist Jean Blatner. This is just across the street from Wellness At The Center and we will have our doors open to […]

By |May 20th, 2011|Activities at The Center|Comments Off on Mount Tabor Art Walk Open House

Benefits of Coffee Cited Again in Harvard Study on Prostate Cancer

The Harvard study showing that consuming up to six cups of coffee, regular or decaffeinated, a day can reduce the risk of the deadliest form of prostate cancer by 60% may have many folks running to the counter for another cup. Even three cups a day was shown to have an effect of reducing risk […]

By |May 18th, 2011|Dietary Reccomendations|Comments Off on Benefits of Coffee Cited Again in Harvard Study on Prostate Cancer