Summer ☀️ is here, and that means schedules are a little less structured. Dr. Palermo wants to remind us that while less structure can be great, sometimes that can be why we may let healthy habits go. Over the next 10 weeks, we will share healthy summertime tips you can incorporate while enjoying the slower season! ...
Summer is officially here. Days are longer and typically filled with sunshine. The season brings with it abundant energy, growth, and fun-filled activities. Dr. Scott Greenapple shares his Summertime Qi Gong and how to celebrate this season of growth! Click on THIS LINK to view the video! ...
[caption id="attachment_4834" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Scott Greenapple[/caption] Summer in North America is almost officially here. In Eastern Medicine and China, the summer is split into two seasons, and the first part of summer began on May 7th. Days are longer and typically filled with sunshine. The season brings with it abundant energy, growth, and fun-filled activities. In traditional Chinese medicine, the five-element theory, acupuncture, and eastern philosophy, this season is considered in the fire element. It is the time of year for acupuncture treatments to focus on balancing this element. All elements in acupuncture have corresponding meridians or organs, and the fire element consists of the heart and the small intestine. The fire element is primarily governed by the heart. In fact, in Chinese medicine, the heart...
Summer is here and we're all ready to enjoy days at the pool and sunny warm weather. Dr. Palermo shares some of her secrets to make this season your best! Don’t Put on Sunscreen… At least for the first twenty minutes, you are in the sun. Vitamin D deficiency is common with over 80% of Americans being deficient. This is a result of our overreaction to the risk of skin cancer with sun exposure. Vitamin D is important for adequate immune function and control of inflammation, neurological and cardiovascular function, bone-building, fighting depression, and most importantly, fighting and preventing many kinds of cancer. The body produces it Vitamin D with exposure to the sun and sunscreen blocks this process. UVB rays, (not UVA rays which lead to aging...
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