Having difficulties focusing, remembering tasks or organizing your thoughts? Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help optimize your brain power. Here are a few recommendations on lifestyle and nutrition from Olson Acupuncture and Nutritional Healing that will impact your brain function: 1. Start Incorporating Nutrient-Dense Foods for Cognitive Health Chinese medicine places great emphasis on consuming […]
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) supplements are supplements that contain RNA, a nucleic acid that helps with protein synthesis and gene expression. RNA supplements are taken to support memory, digestive health, and injury recovery. Read the Standard Process RNA fact sheet for more information.
We all know the immune system and its importance in the prevention of sickness by fighting off viruses and bacteria. But what is the immune system exactly? It is not an organ but rather a collection of various cells which act to protect the body from harmful invaders such as microbes, bacteria, particles, and toxic […]
Olson Acupuncture & Nutritional Healing practitioners recommend herbs and supplements for many types of ailments. During the colder months joint pain can be exacerbated. Instead of NSAIDs for pain management, which can have unpleasant side effects, we encourage our patients to learn more about other modalities that are proven to alleviate pain, swelling, and stiffness. Below […]
In Chinese medicine, joint pain is considered a blockage in the network of channels and pathways of the body. Joint pain, therefore, is referred to as a Blockage or Bi Syndrome. As the name implies, the flow of Qi becomes blocked, and when it persists for long enough, pain and other symptoms appear. According to […]
Tis’ the season for Autumn skies and apple pies! The fall season is also an incredibly important time to focus on the health of the lungs in Chinese medicine. According to Chinese medicine, the fall season is the “lung season” and in order to maintain health and optimize immunity during the winter our lungs must […]
Fritillary bulb extract is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for thousands of years to relieve coughs. It is often administered in clinical settings as they have notable effects on cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, lung injury, and other diseases. Cough is one of the most common ailments for which people seek medical help; however, […]
The staff at Olson Acupuncture Group is constantly on the lookout for new therapies and remedies to enhance the lives of our patients. We are excited to offer three new formulas of an amazing CBD gummy that can relieve the symptoms that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. We can all relate to […]
Use this versatile and easy recipe to preserve your bountiful harvest of summer. I will mix a variety of vegetables and use this same brine for all of them. Carrots, cauliflower, green beans, cucumbers will all work well. If you’re feeling spicy, add a couple slices of jalapeño! Enjoy! – Teal Refrigerator Pickles 10 Cloves […]
Late summer is associated with the Earth element in Chinese philosophy. This is the season of great abundance and harvest time – food literally ripening on the vine. This is Earth phase at its peak. All of the earth’s energies come back to the core in late summer. Most of our summer vacations are finished, […]
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