Health is Wealth Tip, February 27, 2013, Year of the Snake:

Lemon juice is very important to your health.
Lemon is used medicinally in almost all cultures.
Lemon is a natural preservative.
Lemon juice used internally can clear inflammation in the skin.
Lemon juice is soothing for the throat.
Lemon has the property of cleansing and stimulating the Liver's function.
Lemon is alkalizing for the body.
Lemon is stress relieving and great to soothe stress headaches.
Lemon juice reduces anger and depression.
Lemon juice supports your immune system.
Lemon is used in Chinese medicine to move Liver Qi.

Why not try a shot of lemon juice every morning? Is is very easy to incorporate to your routine, just add a squeeze to your water bottle before leaving your house every day.

Have a peaceful day!
-Rachelle Lambert, L.Ac.

Health is Wealth Tip, February 23, 2013, Year of the Snake:

This winter season left us so dry we felt like we were becoming jerky! In my profession, I wash my hands at least three times every hour if not more. This drys out my hands even more, and you add on the very dry weather, my hands have been in bad shape this winter.

Past winters have dried out my skin to the point that my knuckles start to crack, which is manageable by sleeping with heavy hand cream and cotton gloves. This winter not only all my knuckles cracked but the entire back of my hands from my finger joints to my wrists had hundreds of tiny cracks, and the skin was red and irritated. The cotton glove trick did not work, and I tried over 20 types of creams and nothing was penetrating my skin.

Then one evening I was talking to a patient of mine. She told me about a traditional Italian remedy of olive oil and lemon juice for dry skin. So, I tried it, and it worked! It started to soothe the redness immediately, and I wore cotton gloves at night and in two days all the cracks healed. Olive oil helps to create a protective barrier and seal in moisture.

The picture is of a lovely Christmas present I received from another patient this year. She hand made a sugar scrub with olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, rosemary (from her garden), peppermint essential oil, and a few other ingredients. It has been amazing for not only my hands, but great for the whole body.

Give it a try!

Have a peaceful day!
-Rachelle Lambert, L.Ac.

Here are some ways acupuncture can help your body get a well deserved tune-up:
1. Detoxification and Lymph Drainage
     -Spring is the time for re-growth, and cleansing your system of inflammation and toxins is a great way to regenerate your cells. Acupuncture stimulates your blood and lymphatic circulation, supporting your body in the removal of toxic waste through the Lung, Liver, and Kidney systems.

2. Cellulite Reduction
     -Several methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine may be used to treat cellulite. Acupuncture will promote circulation to aide in drainage and removal of fat deposits. A method of "rubbing and scraping" known as gua sha may be applied to break up the fat deposits. Another method known as sliding cupping may be applied for breaking up fat deposits and increasing circulation.

3. Facial Rejuvenation
     -Are you looking for that "healthy glow" in your skin? Acupuncture facial rejuvenation technique will stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation and drainage of the face, removing impurities and increasing cellular turnover. With only one treatment, you will experience the benefits of a dewy glow, balanced oil production, calming of enlarged capillaries and sensitive skin, even skin tone, healthy cheeks and brightening of the eyes.