“Our medicine should be our food and our food our medicine.”

Nourishing ones body is an investment in the prevention of illness and disease. Understanding what the body requires as fuel to function optimally is something to be valued and applied to ones everyday life. The balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibers, minerals, and vitamins are the building blocks to our tissues, cells, blood, and genetic make up.  

Weight issues can occur due to a variety of reasons such as: stress, decreased metabolism, hypothyroidism, diabetes, hormonal changes, lack of physical activity, increased appetite, food cravings, poor eating habits, or the natural aging processes. Acupuncture as well as proper nutritional and lifestyle counseling can identify the root cause for the imbalance/weight gain.

Proper food combining can help to stabilize ones blood sugars, revitalize the organ system, and decrease the cravings of unhealthy foods. Within the Acupuncture session the root of the imbalance will be addressed through combining various points along the meridian systems; these various combinations will target the organ system, nervous system, and endocrine system. Chinese Herbal Medicine and an outlined balanced diet will aid in proper organ function, an increased metabolism, and appropriate nutrient intake. With a variety of food options and easy recipes one can take their health into their own hands transforming the body and the mind. Having a healthy body imagine is an important part of self–care and feeling good. Nourishment through food is extremely important in the prevention and the maintenance of health and well-being.

Due to hectic schedules and demanding lives, food preparation and cooking can seem unrealistic and intimidating. Having the proper tools and information allows self-care through nourishment to be easy and fulfilling, thus gaining an understanding of how to prepare foods and having an awareness of healthy choices will foster new day to day healthy habits.