Healthy Digestion: The Key to Vibrant Health!

In our previous blog, we discussed “Food as Medicine” and the importance of eating organic food with clean protein sources, lots of colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and low glycemic fruits.

We touched upon the benefits of fermented foods, making your own bone broth and drinking more water as part of a healthy nutritional plan. We also looked at the detrimental role that refined sugars & carbohydrates play in our bodies and the toxic consequences of having chemicals and food additives in our food chain. Applying these concepts will help us live healthier and more active lives.

Today we shall discuss steps you can take to have optimal digestive health. Read on to learn more about Steps for A Healthy Digestion from Old Pueblo Acupuncture.

LET’S EXPLORE WAYS TO ENJOY BETTER DIGESTION!

Chewing: The First Step to Healthy Digestion

Chewing properly allows your stomach to work more efficiently to break down your food faster. The food is broken down from larger particles into smaller particles that are more easily digested for higher nutritional bioavailability.  The enzymes in your saliva start to break down your food, making digestion a lot easier for both your stomach and small intestine. Better absorption + better digestion = better health!

Raw versus Cooked Foods

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the digestive system needs to be warmed with properly cooked foods to help with the transportation and transformation of food and fluids into the vital energy (Qi) needed for nutrient absorption. Excessive cold, raw, iced and frozen foods slow this process and can lead to excessive gas, bloating, cramping, and food stagnation.

However, a small amount of raw and fermented foods can provide needed digestive enzymes for the biochemical processes in our digestive tract. It is always important to keep a balance in food preparation, not only in your daily diet but also with seasonal variation based upon availability and climate.

The Human Micro-biome: A Key to Optimal Health.

It’s now quite clear that the type and quantity of micro-organisms in your gut interact with your body in ways that can either prevent or encourage the development of many diseases. Healthy gut flora is also a critical component for effective digestion.

Probiotics are essential for optimal digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. They also help your body produce vitamins, absorb minerals, and aid in the elimination of toxins. Great sources of probiotics are fermented and pickled foods, raw milk yogurt or kefir, Kimchee or a high-quality probiotic capsule

Don’t forget the Fiber!

Fiber refers to the indigestible portion of plant foods and it is often missing in the largely refined standard American diet. There’s no shortage of research showing how fiber may boost your health. Fiber can help decrease numerous digestive symptoms, regulates blood sugar levels, has heart-healthy benefits, and can help with weight management. The very best sources are plant-based such as vegetable, fruit, seed, and nut fibers.

All in all, eating a healthy diet is more about choosing strong, foundational, science-based concepts, and less about strict diets and menus and counting calories.

Vibrant Health always comes back to the simple concept of Vibrant Eating!

Bon Appetite!

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PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (PEMF) THERAPY

We are very excited to announce the opening of our Tucson PEMF “Cellular Exercise” Center at the Old Pueblo Acupuncture Clinic located at 2450 Pantano Road.

We would like to offer each of you a revolutionary therapy called Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy as part of our commitment to your next step in the pursuit of vibrant health.

ENERGIZE the Natural Healing Power Hidden Within Every Cell of Your Body!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PEMF? Read on if you would like to feel more energized, sleep better, and reduce chronic pain with this advanced system of bio-compatible cellular exercise.

We love to hear from you & hope to see you soon! – Sena Kimbrell.

QUESTIONS? Give us a call at: 520.722.9101

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There are many ways to adapt to injury and chronic pain. You can…

• Limit activity
• Favor the injury
• Rest more, do less
• Use pain relievers, medications, and anti-inflammatories

While these adaptations may temporarily dull the pain, they cost you productivity, sleep and can eventually begin to gnaw away at your health in general. Not to mention side effects such as weight gain, dependency on medications, stress, and inactivity.

Hard as it is to believe, chronic pain is often traced to a tight muscle and the subsequent structural fallout. Fortunately, a tight muscle is not difficult to correct.

A tight muscle is a bit of a con artist. You don’t even know you have been robbed until something is missing. As a subversive intruder, the tight muscle bypasses your early warning system. Over time you notice that you are not operating at top capacity & optimal efficiency. Then one day, there is pain and chronic tension and lack of range of motion. The tight muscle has intruded, affecting your structure, your function, and even your day.

What happens when your muscle is tight?

A tight muscle is actually a short & weak muscle. It doesn’t know how to relax and it tires quickly. It recovers slowly from exertion and contracts excessively. Ultimately, this short and weak muscle cannot generate the force needed to work properly and recruits other muscles in the neighborhood. The intruder has now set off the alarm system and you move to the next level, better known as chronic pain syndrome.

What does your tight muscle do?

Chronically tight muscles create strain, pain, and inflammation and will lead to compensatory patterns in your body. This is the set-up for trauma and injury, along with further pain, swelling, weakness, and reduced range of motion. Symptoms of numbness and tingling can follow due to nerve compression. Eventually, joint stress occurs that can lead to degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis, bone spur formation, chronic inflammation, and disc problems. The intruder has now invited the neighbors and the block party has begun.

Fix the pain by fixing the problem.
Using acupuncture to treat chronic pain activates your body’s inherent self-healing mechanisms. Tight muscles relax, blood flow increases, inflammation decreases, and proper function is restored. After an acupuncture therapy program, many clients report that their pain had diminished or vanished without unwanted side effects and they have significantly increased:

• Range of Motion
• Activity level
• Energy
• Sleep
• Sense of Well-Being

Call us at Old Pueblo Acupuncture to schedule a treatment. (520) 722.9101

We can help you break the pain cycle, accelerate recovery and regain your quality of life.

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In an official report, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the following pain conditions that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:

• low back pain
• neck pain
• sciatica
• tennis elbow
• knee pain
• osteoarthritis
• shoulder pain
• sprains
• facial pain
• headache
• dental pain
• TMJ pain
• rheumatoid arthritis
• stroke

“ Living with chronic back and hip pain was an everyday occurrence for me but when the pain became too great to ignore, I sought out acupuncture. The treatments provided dramatic results and a welcomed relief after years of taking medications for my pain. Best of all, I am able to do the things that I love and don’t have to live with daily pain” – DB 

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A healthy smoothie, full of naturally detoxifying veggies and fruit to help you feel great this spring.

Ingredients

• 1 cup green tea, cooled
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
• 1 cup loosely packed organic baby kale, (or other baby greens)
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 avocado
• Optional Additions:
• 1/2 cup arugula
• 1/2 tablespoon maca, cacao, and/or spirulina
• 1 serving of your preferred protein or green superfood powder such as the Purium Power Shake.

Instructions: Place ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Serves 1.

Healthy Smoothies

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“We recommend a moratorium on the roll-out of the fifth generation, 5G, for telecommunication until potential hazards for human health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists independent from industry…RF-EMF has been proven to be harmful for humans and the environment.” — 2017 5G Scientific Appeal (signed by more than 200 scientists and doctors from 35 countries) Most of you have experienced the power of acupuncture in your treatment sessions at Old Pueblo Acupuncture. What the Ancients called the mysterious Qi or the Vital Life Force of the human body is the bio-electric flow of ions that are produced by cellular respiration and metabolism. How do 5G cellular networks and EMF Radiation affect your energy and your body and overall health? Read on to discover the consequences of this technology and make your voices heard in our Tucson community.

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Spring has begun in Tucson! More daylight, warmer temperatures, more energy, more physical activities and of course, more pollen in the air! Read on to see how acupuncture and herbal medicine can help as a seasonal tune-up so that you can feel your very best this spring!

At Old Pueblo Acupuncture, we are here to partner with you in your health goals so that you can have radiant health in the upcoming months! We look forward to seeing you soon!

– Matt, Sena, Shoshana, Johnnie and Nikki

ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Commonly called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, a seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger that is typically only present for part of the year, such as spring or fall. Pollens that are spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies. People who are allergic to pollen are also often sensitive to mold, ragweed, dust mites, and animal dander.

About 26 million Americans endure chronic seasonal allergies, while the number of people with milder symptoms may be as high as 40 million, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

Most symptoms become apparent within 5 or 10 minutes of exposure to the allergens and typically include sneezing, dry and unproductive coughing, wheezing, itchy sensations on the roof of the mouth or at the back of the throat, swollen sinuses leading to a stuffy nose and headaches, a runny nose, itching, watery and reddened eyes as well as reduced sense of smell and taste, and disturbed sleep.

While there are many Western medications to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies, these treatments can cause unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness and immune system suppression as well as an over-reliance on medications. These side effects have drawn many people to search for an alternative approach, such as acupuncture and Oriental medicine to manage their allergies. One study recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that acupuncture can significantly relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine focuses on restoring balance to the body, improving immune system function, helping to relieve sinus pain, reducing histamine response, enhancing blood circulation, and promoting overall health and well being. It is a natural therapy that does not require the use of medication and is highly effective in the treatment of seasonal allergies.

For any questions regarding scheduling, continuing care, and/or fall tune-ups; please call or email us at Old Pueblo Acupuncture.

Give us a call at: 520.722.9101

OUR CLINIC LOCATION

2450 Pantano Road Tucson, AZ 85715

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Happy New Year from Old Pueblo Acupuncture!

The New Year brings new beginnings and new priorities to our lives. We look toward what we want to bring into our daily lives and what we want to let go of.  For many of us, we want to provide greater balance and optimal health as the foundation of our individual journeys in 2019 and beyond.

Here at Old Pueblo Acupuncture, we are here to partner with you in your health goals so that radiant health is not just a resolution but truly a priority in the year to come! We look forward to seeing and hearing from you and making 2019 the best year yet! – Sena, Matt and Shoshana

TOP FIVE REASONS TO BRING EXERCISE INTO YOUR LIFE! If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to start an exercise program. Here are five great reasons to get started!

1. Shed those excess holiday pounds
Don’t neglect exercise as an essential part of any weight loss program. Do a combination of aerobic activity and strength training. Staying active will also help to prevent regaining weight. Studies show that people who get regular physical activity are more likely to lose weight and keep it off for the long term.

2. Relieve stress and improve your mood 
Physically active people tend to have lower rates of depression and anxiety than sedentary people. In Chinese Medicine, getting regular physical activity is an important part of preventing “Liver Qi stagnation”, which is a physical manifestation of pent-up stress and emotions. Exercise with a friend to gain even more of a mood boost!

3. Prevent colds and flus 
Regular moderate exercise contributes to a healthy immune system. A new study published last month in Scientific Reports provides evidence that working out could help us fight off colds and other infections.

4. Regulate your blood sugar
Taking a walk after meals can help clear glucose from the bloodstream as it is taken up by the muscles. A recent study showed that a 15 minute walk after each meal was more effective in improving daily blood sugar levels than a single 45 minute walk done at another time.

5. Live longer!
A study conducted in Europe and published in 2015 showed that a sedentary lifestyle increased the risk of early death, even in people who were not overweight. In fact, lack of exercise was found to be “twice as deadly” as obesity. The same study found that just 20 minutes of brisk walking per day can significantly lessen the risk of early death.

For any questions regarding scheduling, continuing care, and/or winter

tune-ups; please call or email us at Old Pueblo Acupuncture.

Give us a call at: 520.722.9101

OUR CLINIC LOCATION

2450 Pantano Road Tucson, AZ 85715

“The turn of the calendar page marking a new year reminds us to turn to one another in gratitude and appreciate this
wondrous, challenging, and magnificent journey called life.”

We wish all of you a healthy, meaningful, and joyous New Year!

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Happy Holidays from Old Pueblo Acupuncture!

Tis the Season! Yes, the holidays are beginning and the seasonal celebrations are just a few weeks away. It is a time for family, friends, festivity and community. It is also a time for being grateful for all that we have in our lives.

Here at Old Pueblo Acupuncture we would like to take the time to thank each of you for being a part of our healing community. We are grateful to have the opportunity to share this powerful medicine with each of you and we look forward to serving your health care needs over the holidays and in the year to come.

Read on to find out more about holiday offers and we wish you happy beginnings to 2019!

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday! – Sena, Matt and Shoshana

GIFT CERTIFICATES! Give the Gift of Health this holiday season to your family and friends. Gift certificates can be used for acupuncture, PEMF or herbal/nutritional products at Old Pueblo Acupuncture. Give us a call or buy one on your next visit to the clinic.

Need a Stocking Stuffer? 20% off all CBD products through the month of December. The perfect gift for Pain Relief. Just give us a call or ask at the front desk!

We would like to introduce our new receptionist Johnnie Hunter here at Old Pueblo Acupuncture. Johnnie is a Tucson native with 20+ years of experience in Customer Service and 10+ years in Behavioral Health. With over 20 years in the caregiving field, we know that Johnnie will provide excellent service to all of our OPA clients. We welcome Johnnie to our clinic and our OPA family.

Clinic Holiday Schedule: Old Pueblo Acupuncture will be closed Dec.22 to Jan.1st and we will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd. Please call for scheduling before and after the holiday break.

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FOOD AS MEDICINE: What Exactly Does That Mean?

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