Acupuncture Boulder News, November 2007 - Thanksgiving Special!
November 15, 2007

Hello,
Welcome to the fourth edition of Acupuncture Boulder News. Thanksgiving is just a week away, and I’ve been thinking about how much I have to appreciate. Making a list of things we’re thankful for—even the smallest, simplest things—is a wonderful way to take a break from what’s worrying us, and in just a short time can turn a bad day around. Making such a list on a regular basis, even just in your head before falling asleep, can be very effective in drawing more of what you want into your life. Try it for a week and see what changes occur!

In this issue—just in time for the holidays—I’m bringing you a report on the efficacy of acupuncture for tension headaches, as well as an article I wrote on stress and the immune system. There’s also a recipe for pumpkin squares, and information on a Stop Smoking Clinic I’ll be offering in January 2008. If you or someone you know will be making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, this is the perfect solution for success.

Read to the end for my monthly referral promotion. You can choose from either a complimentary Serenity or Immune Boost Treatment.

As always, if you know anyone else who may benefit from the information in this newsletter, please feel free to pass it along!

And if you found this in your bulk or junk mail folder, make sure to add Robin at AcupunctureBoulder.com to your address book so you won't have difficulty receiving future issues.

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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 - NOVEMBER 2007

IN THIS ISSUE

Quote of the Month: Gratitude

Research Report: Acupuncture for Tension Headaches

Article: Holiday Stress and Your Immune System

Recipe: Pumpkin Squares

Smoke Free in ‘08: How You or Someone you Love
Can Stop Smoking Permanently!

Promotion: Complimentary Immune Boost or Serenity Treatment

Quote of the Month: Gratitude

 
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow."

–Melodie Beattie, author

Research Report: Acupuncture for Tension Headaches

 
German researchers have found that acupuncture can cut tension headache frequency by 50 percent, according to a report in The British Medical Journal.

In a randomized, controlled clinical trial, 270 patients who had similarly severe tension headaches were divided into groups. During the eight-week study, one group received acupuncture and another group received no treatment.

Those receiving acupuncture reported seven fewer days of headaches—a rate nearly half that of the no treatment group. When the no treatment group received acupuncture following the main study period, they also reported significantly fewer headache days.

The improvements continued for months after the treatments were concluded, rising slightly as time went on.

Article: Holiday Stress and Your Immune System

 
The holidays are upon us, and though they are traditionally thought of as a festive, joyful time, for many people the added demands of the season can result in increased stress. Add to this the start of Cold and Flu Season, and there’s a good chance of getting sick and missing out on some of the holiday fun. Click on the magazine cover to the left to read the article I wrote for this month’s Colorado Daily Women’s Magazine on how to manage your stress and stay healthy this holiday season.

Recipe: Pumpkin Squares

 
It’s been a hectic month, so I got the following recipe from www.healthy-eating-made-easy.com.The site has some good recipes that emphasize fresh, non-processed ingredients. Most are low on sugar, fat and salt. Well, this one has some sugar, and even butter—but it’s the holidays! And if you don’t have time to roll out pie dough, these squares can be a quick and yummy alternative. I’ve altered the recipe (with my changes in parentheses) to be non-dairy and non-wheat. Enjoy!

1 ½ cups porridge oats

1 ¼ cups (spelt or brown rice) flour

3/4 cup soft brown sugar

½ tsp salt

½ tsp baking soda

3/4 cup softened butter (or ghee, clarified butter that has milk solids removed; or non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, such as from Spectrum Naturals. Both are available at health food stores.)

2 cups pumpkin puree (organic canned pumpkin is good)

2/3 cup (rice) milk

1/3 cup soft brown sugar

1 egg

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp ground cloves

(Or 2 ½ teaspoons of pre-combined Pumpkin Pie Spice—saves $ if you don’t have all those spices on hand!)

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

In a bowl, mix 1 ½ cups porridge oats, 1 ¼ cups flour, 3/4 cup soft light brown sugar, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking soda, 3/4 cup softened butter.

Press 2/3rds of this mixture into the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.

Beat together pumpkin puree, rice milk, 1/3 cup soft brown sugar, egg and spices.

Pour over the base and then top with the remaining crumble mixture. Bake for another 25-30 minutes, until set. Cut into squares or bars, and leave to cool.

Feel free to stop by the office before Thanksgiving to pick up some "Ease Digestion" formula and/or a Pancreatic Enzyme supplement. Both can help you avoid the discomfort that comes with holiday feasting. Better yet--take smaller portions and chew slowly. You'll still enjoy the meal, and feel better afterward!

Be Smoke-Free in ‘08: How You, or Someone you Love,
Can Stop Smoking Permanently!

 
2008 is just around the corner. Its beginning holds a powerful opportunity to start fresh and make transformational choices. Of the myriad New Year’s Resolutions a person can make, to stop smoking is the one with the potential to not only change, but also to save, the most lives.

Acupuncture can greatly reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia and hunger. Education, new skills and support have been shown to increase success by 30%.

In January I will be offering a Stop Smoking Clinic that will combine ear acupuncture, guided meditation and education in a supportive group setting. The six-week program is designed to make your process as comfortable and successful as possible.

It will meet twice weekly (Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings) from January 2nd to the 19th, and then Saturday mornings January 26th to February 9th. Cost for the program is $200 if registered by December 15th, $225 thereafter. Space is limited to 12 participants and is open to both women and men. Call (303) 541-9600 to register or for more information.

Promotion: Complimentary Immune Boost or Serenity Treatment

This month when you refer a new patient to me you can have your choice of either a stress-relieving Serenity Treatment or an Immune Boost Treatment.

Acupuncture has been shown to activate the parasympathetic side of the nervous system, producing deep relaxation. It can also boost immune cell counts, strengthening your natural ability to fight off those nasty bugs that are going around.

Just refer someone to me, and as soon as they've had their new patient visit, my office will call you to schedule an appointment for your complimentary treatment! (A $70 value.)

Remember, prospective patients are always welcome to call me for a no-obligation phone consultation to answer any questions they may have, and to determine if acupuncture is the right treatment for their condition.

That's it for this issue of Acupuncture Boulder News.

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Thanks again for reading, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Warmest Regards,
Robin L. Schiesser, L.Ac.

Natural Resources Integrated Healthcare
2760 29th Street, Suite 2E
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 541-9600