This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. New Year's resolutions are often about adding new things to your routine: A new workout, a new diet, a new activity... These additions can be very helpful if they are sustainable, but most people give up on their goals wi ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. Castor oil packing is trendy now, but in reality castor oil has been used in traditional medicines for thousands of years. While research hasn't conclusively shown this remedy to have a guaranteed benefit, there is plenty ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. Most people know the word Frankincense from stories of ancient times - the magi brought it as a gift to the baby Jesus, Howard Carter discovered it in King Tutankhamun's tomb as it was used by Egyptians, etc. - but they m ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. Discussing a person's energy in the metaphysical sense - like in terms of auras or vibes - may seem "out there" for some people, but most have had experiences tied to energy even if they can't quite explain them. Have yo ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. Health is usually self-focused, but in reality humans operate as part of a community. While happiness should not be dependent on external circumstances, having a strong support group can make life more fun and enjoyable ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. What comes to mind when you hear the word "herbs"? If you're a chef, you'll probably envision leafy plants that you use to prepare fragrant dishes. If you're a patient of a naturopath, you may simply picture a supplement ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. It's been a few years since we've discussed sleep, and while the tips in our 2018 post are still good to follow, there are even more that we constantly find ourselves repeating to patients. Plus, sleep is so important tha ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the body from a very different perspective than allopathic medicine, and the organ systems don't always line up with the organs of Western medicine (even if they have the same name ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. You've probably heard many quotes about forgiveness throughout your life... "When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive." - Nelson Mandela "If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive ..read more

This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beachside Community Acupuncture PLLC may receive a small commission for purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to you. (In other words, you support us in a small way when you buy the products that we highly recommend and would use ourselves!) Click here to view our full disclosure policy. "Microbiome" is a buzz word in modern health, but our ancestors kept their symbiotic microorganisms happy without having to think about it. While probiotics taken in supplement form can give you a large dose of "good" bac ..read more