5 Things to Do NOW to De-Stress!… So, here we all find ourselves in the middle of a Pandemic. Who doesn’t have increased stress? Even if you are not normally easily stressed or anxious, you have to admit life has gotten more stressful. Simple life tasks such as making an appointment are now more tedious. […]
Did You Know Acupuncture is Good for Boosting Your Immunity? Acupuncture has long been used for Colds and Flu. Acupuncture is also very good at helping the body’s stress response. This helps the body return to homeostasis. Want to Get Out of Fight or Flight and back to Rest and Digest?–Get Some Acupuncture. Acupuncture lights […]
Acupuncture for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or PTS… PTS(D) has been shortened to PTS. Drop the “D” and Drop the Stigma. This is a VERY REAL issue that more folks than you think (and their loved ones) must deal with. Why Acupuncture for PTS: Sleep Energy Anxiety Drug-free Mild to Moderate Depression […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Pain Tolerance. But, first… Where Low Pain Tolerance Comes From Trauma PTSD/ PTS Genetics Pandemics/ Disasters/ Wars Your Pain Tolerance can say a lot about you. Interestingly, studies have found red heads to have lower pain tolerance. There may be more than one factor at play… Genetics can […]
Why Does Vitamin D Deficiency Seem to be the New Norm? Change in Diet Change in Chemicals sprayed on our Food Diet & Chemical Effect on our Gut (Vitamin D Deficiency) Why was vitamin d deficiency not a problem in Grandma’s day?… People used to get their vitamin d from foods such as lard, fish […]
Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 What’s the deal with vitamin D and COVID?… Countries have found their sickest people with COVID-19 also have tested deficient in vitamin d. Countries with the highest death rates from COVID-19 also reported highest rates of vitamin d Deficiency. This is no surprise, as Vitamin D is crucial […]
What are Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency?… Depression Fatigue Bone Loss Hair Loss Frequent Illnesses Slow Healing Wounds The above Signs/ Symptoms may or may not be from deficient vitamin D in your body. However, most of the population, especially here in Minnesota (far from the equator) need to supplement with Vitamin D. “D” for […]
Who is Prone to Vitamin D Deficiency? Age Obese Medications Osteoporosis Kidney/ Liver Disease Darker skin pigmentation Gastrointestinal Surgeries (i.e., gastro bypass) Are you in a population that is prone to having a vitamin d deficiency? As we get older, we tend to have more difficulty with absorbing vitamins and minerals so naturally there is […]
What is the Science behind How Acupuncture Helps Pain and Depression? Fight or Flight vs. Rest & Digest Acupuncture increases circulation Acupuncture lowers inflammation Acupuncture releases endorphins (feel-good hormones) I get this question often from friends, family and patients: How does Acupuncture relieve?… Pain Anxiety Depression Well, I will tell You How… […]
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is available in Anoka at Aleesha D Acupuncture. Aleesha Ackerman, Lac is a licensed acupuncturist who has received Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture training! Erase fine lines and diminish deep wrinkles in Anoka. Aleesha Ackerman is board certified by the state of Minnesota and nationally certified in Acupuncture. She learned the […]
