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Acupuncture Boulder News, August 2007 - Premier Edition! Hello,
IN THIS ISSUE Announcement: New Web Site Online Recipe: Garlic Ginger Carrots and Parsnips Article: Acupuncture for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Event: Oriental Medicine for a Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth Promotion: Receive a Complimentary Serenity Treatment
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2 Parsnips, sliced diagonally 6 Cloves of Garlic, crushed 1/2 to 1 inch piece of Fresh Ginger, minced 1/2 Cup (or more) Water 4 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped Salt Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and parsnips and turn until coated. Add garlic and ginger, stir. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet and cook 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, adding water as needed. (Water should be absorbed at end of cooking.) Stir in cilantro right before removing from stove. This makes a great side dish for just about any meal. Let me know how yours turns out!
Studies have shown that acupuncture is very effective in breaking the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. I've had so much success in treating this condition that I wrote an article about it for the July issue of the Colorado Daily Women's magazine. Click on the link to read the article. Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment for a Common Ailment
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For the month of August I'm offering you a free sress-relieving Serenity Treatment for each new patient that you refer to me. How does it work? It's easy--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 Serenity Treatment! Remember, prospective patients are always welcome to call me for a no-obligation phone consultation so we can determine if acupuncture is the right treatment for their condition. That's it for this issue of Acupuncture Boulder News. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the rest of your summer! All the best, Acupuncture Boulder News, September 2007 - Go Local! Hello, We are quickly heading into autumn, as evidenced by the cooler evenings here in Boulder. But green grass and leaves still abound, so make sure you take advantage and get outside for a walk, hike or bike ride. Have a picnic in the park.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 - SEPTEMBER 2007 IN THIS ISSUE Announcement: Number One on Citysearch! Recipe: Baked Pears with Ginger and Cardamom Book Recommendation: If the Buddha Came to Dinner Research Report: Acupuncture for Neck Pain Events: Renaissance of Local – Lyons, Sept. 28 - 30 Boulder Eat Local Celebration - Saturday, Sept. 15 Promotion: Receive a Complimentary Serenity Treatment Number One on Citysearch! Thanks to you, my wonderful patients, my listing is now number one (after the sponsored listings) on Citysearch.com, the online guide to finding the best services and shopping near you. If you haven’t used Citysearch, give it a try. It’s got reviews for restaurants, clubs and the kinds of services we all use every day from acupuncture and auto repair to travel planning and veterinarians. If you would like to add a review to my listing, just follow the link below. Thank you for your support! Follow this link and click on Write a Review.
This dish comes from this month’s recommended book, If the Buddha Came to Dinner. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast or dessert, I love it because it’s so simple, quick and easy. It’s also unbelievably sweet, spicy and delicious without any added sugar. Wherever I take this dessert, it’s always devoured immediately!
1 TBSP freshly grated ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 TBSP dried currants water Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the sliced pears in an ovenproof dish (a glass pie dish works beautifully), and coat them with the ginger, cardamom and currants. Carefully add just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes or until the pears are soft. Variation : Use apples instead of pears, dried cranberries or cherries instead of currants, or cinnamon instead of cardamom. Experiment to your heart’s delight, and inform me of your findings!
I am pleased to recommend this marvelous book by Hale Sofia Schatz at this time of preparing for autumn. It's a great time to turn inward and ask ourselves how we are nourishing ourselves on all levels-- physically, spiritually and emotionally. Schatz explores these questions and gives wonderful suggestions on how to feed ourselves with the care and attention we all deserve. She includes a whole section of recipes which demonstrate that eating seasonally and healthfully can be easy and delectable, while reminding us of the transformational power of the present moment. Click on the graphic above to order the book from the Boulder Bookstore, or call my favorite used-books store, Bookworm, at 3175 28th Street, (303) 449-3765, to see if they have a copy.
A Norwegian study published in 2004 found that people who received acupuncture for neck pain reported decreased pain even three years after ceasing treatment. Researchers at the University of Oslo gave 10 standard acupuncture treatments to 12 office workers who complained of chronic neck and shoulder pain. A second group of 12 workers received 10 “sham” treatments in which needles were placed in the incorrect locations. The standard acupuncture group reported a 70 percent decrease in pain intensity during the treatment period. Three years after having acupuncture, they reported that pain intensity was still lessened by 50 percent. The “sham” acupuncture group reported only a slight dip in pain intensity during treatment, but even greater pain than before treatment three years later. Just more evidence that it’s important to take care of ourselves as soon as possible. Make your health and well being a priority—-today!
Event: A Renaissance of Local Community Festival A RENAISSANCE OF LOCAL! is a county-wide community festival and expo, providing opportunities for involvement for local citizens, organizations, and businesses. The entire event will be an uplifting celebration of local food, local energy, local economy, local culture and local community, serving as an energizing focus for the BOULDER COUNTY GOING LOCAL! Campaign for building community self-sufficiency and strengthening the local economy through partnership, collaboration and engagement. Live music, great food from local growers and chefs, special activities for children and families, in a spirited community-oriented atmosphere. The Zero Waste event will be powered where possible with energy produced on-site (e.g., solar, wind, bio-diesel generators), along with demonstrations of renewable energy alternatives. Includes a juried art show of Colorado artists. A “SLOW FOOD” FEAST will feature the finest Colorado/locally-grown food paired with organic and biodynamic wines, served community-style on what may be the world's longest banquet table. DATE: TIME: 12 noon to 6pm Sunday LOCATION: Advance tickets can be purchased at the Boulder Farmers' Market on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe (Wed. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), and online through the Boulder Theater. For more information on the Going Local Festival click here.
Event: Boulder Eat Local Celebration Check out the Boulder Eat Local Celebration and see what's growing in your own backyard. There'll be local chef demonstrations and tastings as well as speakers and demonstrations on canning and food storage, slow food, beekeeping, culinary and community supported agriculture (CSA). DATE: Saturday, September 15, 2007 TIME: 10am to 4pm LOCATION: COST: For more information on the Boulder Eat Local Celebration click here.
Acupuncture Boulder News, October 2007 - "Souper" Health! Hello, Cold and Flu Season is here, so consider getting an immune- boosting acupuncture treatment to shore-up your defenses. Read all the way to the end of the letter to find out how you can receive a complimentary Immune Boost Treatment! As I've said before, 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.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3 - OCTOBER 2007 IN THIS ISSUE Celebrate: National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day - October 24 Research Report: Acupuncture for Back Pain Healthy Food Focus: Quinoa Recipe: Quinoa and Kale Soup Consumer Alert: How Soda-Pop is Harmful to Your Health Promotion: Complimentary Immune Boost Treatment
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed October 24 to increase public awareness of the progress, promise and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. An estimated 36% of U.S. adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a survey by the National Institutes of Health. Among the common CAM practices identified by the survey were acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, tai chi and qi gong. A 2002 survey found that approximately one in ten adults had received acupuncture at least one time. Half of the individuals surveyed were extremely satisfied or very satisfied with their treatment. In addition, 21 percent of the total respondents reported that they had utilized some other form of Oriental medicine other than acupuncture, such as herbs or shiatsu bodywork. Percentages have certainly risen in the five years since this report was published. These studies and others like them clearly demonstrate that acupuncture and Oriental medicine are becoming common practice in today's health care system—and that’s reason to celebrate!
In the largest experiment on acupuncture for back pain to date, German researchers have found that “sham”, or fake, acupuncture works nearly as well as the real thing for low back pain, and either kind of acupuncture performs much better than conventional medical care. In the study, more than 1,100 patients were randomly assigned to receive acupuncture, sham acupuncture or conventional therapy. (For the sham acupuncture, needles were inserted, but not as deeply as for the real thing. The sham acupuncture also did not insert needles in traditional acupuncture points on the body, and the needles were not manually moved and rotated.) After treatment, 47 percent of real acupuncture patients had improved. In the sham acupuncture group, 44 percent did. In the conventional care group, only 27 percent got relief. In the study, the conventional treatment included many methods: painkillers, injections, physical therapy, massage, heat therapy or other treatments. Like the acupuncture patients, the patients getting usual care received about 10 sessions of 30 minutes each. After six months, patients answered questions about pain and functional ability. Almost half the patients treated with acupuncture needles felt relief that lasted months. In contrast, only about a quarter of the patients receiving medications and other Western medical treatments felt better. “Acupuncture represents a highly promising and effective treatment option for chronic back pain,” study co-author Dr. Heinz Endres of Ruhr University Bochum in Bochum, Germany, said. “Patients experienced not only reduced pain intensity, but also reported improvements in the disability that often results from back pain and therefore in their quality of life.”
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a native "grain" (actually a seed) that has been a food staple of indigenous peoples of the Andes mountains for centuries. It has been credited with contributing to the Peruvian Indians’ hardiness and endurance. Quinoa is high in protein, calcium, and iron. Of all the whole grains, it is the most nutritious and is the only one to contain the essential amino acid lysine. Lysine is a necessary building block for all protein in the body. It plays a major role in calcium absorption; building muscle protein; recovering from injuries; and in the body's production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Dr. Duane Johnson, the New Crops Agronomist at CSU has said, “If I had to choose one food to survive on, quinoa would be the best.” Most people who are allergic to other grains do not have problems with quinoa. When cooked, it has a similar consistency to barley or cous cous. It can be eaten as a hot cereal for breakfast, served with fruit or maple syrup—or, better yet, with agave nectar. It can be used in almost any side dish in which you would use other grains—pilafs and salads such as tabouli, etc., or to stuff peppers or squash. How do you cook it? Like rice, it is important to rinse quinoa very well before cooking, unless the quinoa you buy is marked “pre-washed,” such as the Ancient Harvest brand. For rinsing, a fine-mesh strainer is helpful, but not necessary. Place 1 cup of rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir once, turn down the heat to low, cover and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. You can tell the quinoa is thoroughly cooked when it becomes translucent and the crescent-shaped germ separates and becomes white. It looks like a little tail. After the quinoa has been cooked, remove it from the heat and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes.
This recipe came to me through a friend who is an amazing cook. It makes a complete and hearty lunch on its own, or add a simple baked acorn squash as a side dish for a perfect Fall dinner!
4 red potatoes 7 cloves garlic 1 bunch kale (If you aren't familiar with it, kale is a green leafy vegetable you can find in the produce section near the lettuce.) ½ to 1 cup crumbled goat feta cheese 6 to 8 cups water 2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp cumin 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 tsp curry powder ½ tsp cinnamon 1 pinch of ground cloves 1 tsp salt Fresh ground pepper to taste While the quinoa is cooking, dice the potatoes with skins on into small cubes. Peel and finely dice the garlic (or skip this step and use a garlic press to squeeze the garlic directly into heated oil). Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Fry the garlic, cumin, red pepper and curry powder on medium-high heat until the garlic just begins to brown (about 30 seconds to 1 minute). Add the diced potatoes and continue frying until the potatoes begin to stick to the pan (several minutes). Add the water and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer until the potatoes are tender (almost falling apart). Add the kale, tearing it into small pieces and removing stems. Stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked quinoa. Turn off the heat and stir in the cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper. Add the crumbled feta to individual bowls just before serving so it can be omitted for those with a dairy intolerance. However, goat feta is better tolerated by most people than cow's milk feta.
With all of the commercials featuring happy, hip people quenching their thirst with beverages from brightly-colored cans, it’s easy to believe that sodas are just harmless “soft drinks”. But the truth is quite a different story. Aside from directly promoting diabetes, tooth decay, heart disease and obesity, sodas also contain high amounts of phosphoric acid, a substance that leaches calcium from bones, causing a loss of bone mineral density, contributing to skeletal fragility and osteoporosis. Regular soda is full of sugar, in the form of high-fructose corn syrup—linked to diabetes, especially in children—and is packed with empty calories. The amount of sugar in one soda can also suppress the immune system for up to five hours. Diet sodas are just as bad or worse, since they contain chemical sweeteners linked to neurological disorders and learning disabilities. Nearly half of the studies provided to the FDA regarding the artificial sweetener Aspartame indicate serious health concerns. But with big money behind it, it continues to receive the stamp of approval. Results from the Framingham Heart Study indicate that even diet sodas increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They found that drinking just one soda per day (diet or regular) led to a 50 percent higher risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors), a 31 percent greater risk of becoming obese, a 30 percent higher risk of developing increased waist circumference, a 25 percent higher risk of developing high blood triglycerides and high blood sugar, and a 32 percent greater risk of low “good” cholesterol levels. What’s more, the intense sweetness of artificial sweeteners causes a tendency to crave even more sweets. What are the alternatives? If it’s the caffeine and a touch of sweetness you crave, try brewing a cup of green tea that you can sweeten with agave nectar. Agave enters the bloodstream much more slowly than sugar or honey—so you avoid the energy spike and crash—is lower in calories, and is naturally delicious! For those who don’t want caffeine but crave a tasty drink, try Celestial Seasoning’s Bengal Spice tea—it’s full of flavor with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and a hint of vanilla—yummy and slightly sweet all on its own!
It’s that time of year again—cold and flu season is here. The bugs are going around and you don’t want to catch them! A strong immune system is your best defense. Acupuncture has been shown to boost immune cell counts, strengthening your natural ability to fight off invading pathogens. This month you can receive a complimentary acupuncture treatment specifically designed to boost your immunity. Just refer a friend, relative, co-worker or acquaintance to me, and as soon as they've had their new patient visit, my office will call you to schedule an appointment for your Immune Boost 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. If you received this newsletter as a forward and would like to subscribe, just click on the following link: Click here to subscribe to Acupuncture Boulder News. Warmest Regards, Acupuncture Boulder News, November 2007 - Thanksgiving Special! Hello, 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.
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 Promotion: Complimentary Immune Boost or Serenity Treatment
–Melodie Beattie, author
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.
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!
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.
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. Thanks again for reading, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Warmest Regards, Acupuncture Boulder News, December 2007 - Hello, I want to remind you that our offices will be closed from Saturday December 23 to Wednesday January 2. So please call for appointments by Friday the 22nd! 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.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 - DECEMBER 2007 IN THIS ISSUE
Recipe: Green Beans with Almonds How You or Someone you Love Can Stop Smoking Permanently! Referral Appreciation Gift: Complimentary Immune Boost or Serenity Treatment To help you or a loved one achieve that New Year's Resolution I'm offering a Stop Smoking Clinic that combines ear acupuncture, guided meditation and education in a supportive group setting. The 8-session, six-week program is designed to make the quitting process comfortable and successful. Acupuncture reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia and hunger. Education, new skills and support have been shown to increase quitting success by 30 percent.
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.
Have a fabulous Holiday Season! Acupuncture Boulder News - January 2008 Happy New Year, Welcome to the sixth edition of Acupuncture Boulder News. It has a new look, as does my website (more on that later). I hope you had fun holidays and are looking forward to a year full of prosperity, health and fullfilment. This month I'm bringing you information about Chinese New Year, a recipe for healing chicken soup, and a report on treating fibromyalgia with acupuncture, as well as continuing gift certificate specials and referral promotions. Feel free to forward this letter to anyone whom you feel may benefit from its content. And for new subscribers, if you found this in your bulk or junk folder, please add robin at acupunctureboulder to your address book to avoid missing future issues. Robin L. Schiesser, L.Ac . | www.acupunctureboulder.com |
Here's my recipe for chicken soup. It's actually more a method than a recipe. You can change the vegetables and spices to suit your taste. I'll just let you know that I've made this soup twice this winter for my boyfriend when he showed signs of catching a cold, and both times it was very effective. His preferred version includes a small, minced habanero pepper. If you use one—be careful not to touch the juice with your bare fingers!
Robin L. Schiesser, L.Ac.
A cupuncture Boulder News - March 2008 Hello! Welcome to the seventh edition of Acupuncture Boulder News. Spring is almost here and change is in the air. In this issue you can read about the new office I'll be moving to April 1st as well as an exciting addition to my website that makes it quick and easy to find out when I'm available for appointments—24 hours a day! There are also pre-grand-opening specials, a new recipe, and a new referral promotion. Feel free to forward this letter to anyone whom you feel may benefit from its content. If you are a new subscriber please add robin at acupunctureboulder dot com to your address book to avoid future issues being delivered to your bulk or junk folder. Thank you! Robin L. Schiesser, L.Ac . | www.acupunctureboulder.com |
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