Cold and Flu Remedies for the whole Family
The Chinese over time have developed systems of looking at colds and flu’s ( “external illness-caused by wind-cold, or wind-heat”) that take into account the way the symptoms change and how to treat each stage of the illness. There is the 6 stages of cold disease and the 4 stages of hot disease. In clinic, I take this into account as well. As you get to know yourself and family, there are certain formulas that seem...
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Consumers Frequently Asked Questions Printer-friendly version Q. WHO CAN PERFORM ACUPUNCTURE? A. Acupuncturists who maintain a valid license issued by the Acupuncture Board and physicians licensed by the Medical Board of California. A dentist or podiatrist licensed in California may also practice acupuncture, only within the scope of their respective licenses and if they have completed the necessary training required by their...
Read MoreAcupuncture as the Anesthetic
Description of a Documented Procedure Using Acupuncture as the Anesthetic. Sydney Walker, L.AC. 10/30/11 I found a useful, very readable description of a procedure on the website http://www.gancao.net http://www.gancao.net/acupuncture/acupuncture-anesthesia-209. The author of the description appears to be Al Stone, as he is shown in the photo on the page without he descriptions. He tells of his experience...
Read MoreWhat’s new at Sonoma Mountain Healing Arts
Classes Five Phase Diagnosis We will have fun getting to know ourselves and maybe getting some insight into being an instrument of healing for others as we experience the five elements. Herbal Remedies for your Medicine Cabinet
Read MoreNambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (N.A.E.T.) and Classical Acupuncture in Santa Rosa and greater Sonoma County
Anyone who has lived in Sonoma County knows that Springtime can bring miserable allergy symptoms as well as wildflowers. Allergies to mold or other substances-even core nutrients like Vitamin C can often be the hidden root of symptoms. Did you know that the symptoms of allergies can be treated naturally? With Chinese Medicine and Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique, we can help change your body’s response to...
Read MoreStress, Anxiety, and Depression-Acupuncture and complementary medicineSanta Rosa and Greater Sonoma County
People with stress, anxiety, and depression, a lack of energy and vitality can respond very well to natural medicine. We offer Chinese Medicine and techniques that have Asian medicine as a root: acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, nutritional approaches, Qi Gong, lifestyle counseling, and emotional clearing techniques. We find the root causes of the lack of wellness you experience. Help is here without the side effects of...
Read MoreMassage and Acupuncture for Stress Relief in Santa Rosa and Greater Sonoma County
Many of us under stress know we could use a massage, but you may not think of using acupuncture and other techniques of Chinese medicine to stay tuned up, with your energy built up and circulating free of energetic blocks which can throw you off physically and emotionally. For people under stress, I love combining acupuncture which gets to the heart of imbalances quickly and deeply, in a way which can sustain you-with massage which...
Read MoreCosmetic Acupuncture
by Sydney Walker, L.Ac. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Sonoma County, Sebastopol, Cotati Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa With the baby boomers getting older, I’m one of them at 52 years old, we’re seeing more tools for natural facial rejuvenation come out in the field of acupuncture. Of course, real beauty is in true health. When we are free of blocks from the shock and trauma that we all have experienced to varying degrees...
Read MoreAcupuncture and Natural Therapies for Migraine Headaches
By Sydney Walker, L.Ac. 707-217-5777 Sonoma Mountain Acupuncture Acupuncture Practice Serving Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Forestville, Graton Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have enjoyed a long and successful history of treating a wide variety of headache patterns. Migraine headaches currently affect around 5 million Americans. The cause of migraines eludes many of its sufferers. Certain foods have been identified...
Read MoreWeight Loss for the Long-Term: No More Diets and Gimmicks
Weight Loss for the Long-Term: No More Diets and Gimmicks By Sydney Walker, L.Ac. 707-217-5777 Sonoma County Acupuncture Acupuncture in Santa Rosa Alternative Medicine in Sebastopol Approximately 70 million Americans are overweight. 34% of our country is obese, which means that one is over 20 pounds his or her optimal weight. The vast majority of overweight people have been on a variety of diets and regimens. It is quite common to...
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