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Treating Children with Chinese Herbal Remedies

by Antonia Balfour Herbal medicine is a powerful and effective modality used to bring health and wellness to children and adults alike. Just because herbs are “all natural,” though, doesn’t mean that they are completely harmless. It is said that, “anything strong enough to heal you is also strong enough to harm you if taken [...]

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Effective Weight Loss with Chinese Medicine

by Antonia Balfour Losing weight is a major concern and struggle for so many people around the world. There is no magical method to shed off unwanted pounds. Lifestyle changes are the most crucial aspect of any successful weight loss program. But Chinese medicine does have a role as part of a holistic weight-loss program [...]

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Chinese Medicine and Infertility

This month brings us National Infertility Awareness week from October 19th – 25th. Over seven million American couples are affected by infertility. Chinese medicine has become increasingly popular as a treatment option as awareness of its effectiveness has grown. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for hundreds of years to treat infertility and includes the [...]

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    Acupuncture: What is It and How Does it Work

    Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin needles into specific points that treat certain health problems. Chinese doctors have spent over two thousand years mapping out the locations of these points, and modern electromagnetic research confirms their locations. Acupuncture needles are inserted in order to access the flow of “qi” (energy) and blood, insuring their [...]

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    Massage & Bodywork ~ Menu of Services

    Classic Swedish Massage Featuring organic massage oils and balms, our Classic Swedish Massage is designed to deeply nourish and condition the skin while increasing circulation and blood flow. 60 Minutes    $53 90 Minutes    $80 Half Swedish/Half Deep Tissue Both relaxing and therapeutic, our half-and-half massage works to relieve muscle and joint tension, and balance the [...]

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    Holistic Skin Care with Eminence Organics

    Individualized care for Healthy, Beautiful and Radiant skin Oasis Palisades is now providing specialized holistic facials the award-winning Eminence Organics Skin Care line. Our customized treatments offer a healthy alternative to address all of your skin concerns. Using organic products with no harsh chemicals or parabens, natural ingredients and specialized techniques are used to target [...]

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    Chinese Herbs: Customizing Formulas for Each Individual

    by Antonia BalfourHerbal medicine is the primary method of treatment used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although acupuncture has been more widely researched and publicized in the West, it is herbal medicine that lies at the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine.During an herbal consultation, the first priority is to establish a patient’s “pattern of disharmony” based [...]

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    Beyond Needles & Herbs: 5 Favorite Therapies from Chinese Medicine

    by Antonia Balfour, L.Ac. Beyond Needles Slideshow When people ask me what I do for a living, most often I answer, “I’m an acupuncturist”. If I feel more talkative, I may say, “I’m an acupuncturist and herbalist.” A more accurate answer would actually be, “I’m a practitioner of Chinese medicine.” Chinese medicine is an intricate [...]

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    Color Laser Acupuncture for Children

    Acupuncture has been used for over two thousand years using needles to heal the body and restore homeostasis. In laser acupuncture, specific acupuncture points are stimulated with lasers instead of needles. Light beams of varied colors penetrate the points according to the depth and density of tissue at each point. The lasers used are “cold [...]

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    Hot Stone Massage: The Therapeutic Benefits

    by Antonia Balfour, L.Ac.Hot Stones have been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times, but only recently has Hot Stone Massage caught on as a popular massage treatment.In Hot Stone Massage, smooth, flat stones are heated and placed on key points around the body. The stones are often river rocks made from basalt which retain [...]