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Drop the Nut

DROP THE NUT Drop the Peanut… Through the Western lens of medicine, we expect to go into the doctor, have them give us a pill or do a procedure and we get better. Sometimes this is true particularly if the condition is an acute one – we cut ourselves and need stiches for example.  However,…

Drop the Peanut… Through the Western lens of medicine, we expect to go into the doctor, have them give us…

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Cosmetic Acupuncture and Bio-Injections

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE & BIO INJECTIONS Enhance Natural Radiance with Cosmetic Acupuncture Cosmetic acupuncture can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty in 221-206 BC, it was used to delay the signs of aging primarily for Empresses and Emperors. Acupuncture and herbal medicine helped to maintain and enhance natural radiance and maintain a youthful appearance.  Today…

Enhance Natural Radiance with Cosmetic Acupuncture Cosmetic acupuncture can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty in 221-206 BC, it…

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OPTIMIZE YOUR IMMUNE FUNCTION THROUGH BREATHING

OPTIMIZE YOUR IMMUNE FUNCTION THROUGH BREATHING Respiratory health can improve immunity in a COVID-19 world and beyond… Anxiety and stress makes us breathe more rapidly and shallowly. We tend to hold our breaths, which leads to engaging and freezing our muscles such as our abdominal muscles, pectoral muscles of the chest, and our diaphragm. A…

Respiratory health can improve immunity in a COVID-19 world and beyond… Anxiety and stress makes us breathe more rapidly and…

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Rebel Rules July, Rebel Med NW
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REBEL RULES: JULY 2020

The Gut Health Power Duo: Butyrate and Resistant Starch August 2, 2024When it comes to maintaining optimal gut health, two key players you should know about…June 13, 2024Have you heard of seed cycling? This popular wellness practice is gaining traction, and for… Rebel Med NW – ADVATx Integrative Dermatology Open House in Ballard May 30,…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Men’s Health

June was Men’s Health Month, and even though it is July, today we will be discussing the various ways that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help with common afflictions of the male body. Because TCM rarely makes treatment decisions based on sex, we will focus on disorders that are specific to the male system, particularly…

June was Men’s Health Month, and even though it is July, today we will be discussing the various ways that…

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Acupuncture and Your Immune System: Keeping your Wei Qi Healthy!

Acupuncture and Your Immune System: Keeping your Wei Qi Healthy! Wei Qi, The Body's Protective Shield  In Chinese Medicine, the body’s protective shield is called Wei Qi and is controlled by the lungs. This is our protective layer and keeps us from being infected by external pathogenic factors. When our protective qi is strong we…

Wei Qi, The Body's Protective Shield  In Chinese Medicine, the body’s protective shield is called Wei Qi and is controlled…

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The Heart in Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine recognizes the body and mind as one and the same. This goes for the heart as much as any other organ. In TCM, the heart is the seat of the emotions and the residence of the consciousness while awake. It also controls the circulation and has a special connection to the kidneys. The…

Chinese medicine recognizes the body and mind as one and the same. This goes for the heart as much as…

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