Acupuncture is a perfect baby shower gift!

Because Acupuncture is a pregnant woman’s best friend. There are so many aches and pains that might go along with her pregnancy, and acupuncture is a very safe, drug-free way of dealing with them. Morning sickness, swelling, back pain, fatigue, anxiety, all of this and more can be alleviated with acupuncture. Overdue babies can be encouraged to come with acupuncture (with approval of the midwife or doctor), and breech babies will often turn within a few sessions.

There is an entire branch of Chinese Medicine devoted to pregnancy and birthing. If you gift your favorite mother-to-be with acupuncture, she can use it whenever she needs to, before or after the baby. If she brings the new father or her birthing couch along, Kathleen is happy to show them where to apply pressure to help her when the big event comes. While you are here, be sure to pick up a packet of special food herbs you can add to homemade chicken soup — a wonderful dish for postpartum recovery. Acupuncture is a unique baby shower gift, and she’ll remember you warmly for it.…

It Was Perfect Weather for a Festival!

We couldn’t have asked for a better day. It was the perfect temperature and sparkling with sunshine, and everyone was having fun. At our booth at the Groton Fall Festival, Kathleen, Andrea, Robin, and Stacey were nonstop busy doing mini-acupuncture sessions and chair massages. Anne-Marie and Mary Ann kept us organized and answered all kinds of questions.

It was great to have Andrea back for the day and we really enjoyed being surrounded by so many of our fellow businesses. Our drawing was a popular event and three lucky winners will be coming in soon for an acupuncture session, a therapeutic massage, or an herbal consultation.

Thanks to all for supporting Groton and all our local businesses at the Groton Fall Festival.…

Itchy eyes and stuffy noses

It’s getting to be ragweed season. Itchy eyes, stuffy noses keep you from enjoying the end of summer. There are things you can do. Try chrysanthemum tea for some relief. Drink it hot or cool. Avoid windy weather and window fans, and keep the car windows closed. Make sure your sleeping area is clean and closed off to airborne allergens. If you hang your clothes outdoors to dry, consider throwing them in the dryer or hanging them indoors. Pay attention to air pollution reports in the news and limit outdoor activities accordingly. Take antioxidant quercetin, said to calm allergic histamine reactions.  Eat a diet rich in Omega-3. Naturopaths often prescribe stinging nettles. These products are easily available in groceries and health food stores.

And don’t forget to visit your acupuncturist when your eyes start watering  and nose gets clogged. We’ll give you a treatment and send you home with herbs that bring lasting relief. Or pop into our community acupuncture clinic for instant reprieve from allergy symptoms.

We have that chrysanthemum you are looking for, too.…