From our family to yours, Happy Easter! May your day be as bright and joyful as the spring sunshine. The post Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Wishes You A Happy Easter appeared first on Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine ..read more

As we prepare for Spring, we tend towards a feeling of gratitude for the warmer weather, longer days and, of course, sunshine!  This is why Spring should be dubbed the “Thanksgiving of April”.  (If we have Christmas in July, then we can have Thanksgiving in April, right?)  The world focuses on “thankfulness” and gratitude in November but it is really a value we should maintain every day of the year. The practice of gratitude is important for everyone but especially for those of us going through a struggle—from infertility, to chronic pain to relationship difficulties—gratitude i ..read more

As we celebrate love today, we want to express our gratitude to the amazing individuals who support and inspire us. Happy Valentine’s Day to you! #happyvalentinesday #heartsonscreen #valentinesday2024 #spreadlove #virtualhappiness #acupunctureinmichigan The post Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Wishes You a Happy Valentine’s Day appeared first on Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine ..read more

Let us never forget the price of freedom and the sacrifices made by our veterans. The post Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Wishes You a Happy Veterans Day appeared first on Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine ..read more

  When temperatures drop to freezing outside, running to the grocery store can quickly fall to the bottom of your to-do list. When that happens, you want to be confident that you can create a few healthy meals with what you already have on hand. During the winter months, you want to put your body in sync with mother nature. The best way to eat to maintain balance is to think about external and internal temperatures: cold outside = warm inside. That means more than putting the heater on in the house. Eating foods that are warm and/or cooked will balance your internal body environment with ..read more

I think the hardest part of my job is recommending diet & lifestyle changes.  Sometimes I get the most angry looks when I recommend cutting something out! Here are the common phrases I hear and what I’d like you to consider to move through those emotional blocks.   “It’s going to be so hard” This is true.  Anything new is difficult.  But it’s not true forever and “we can do hard things”! (Glennon Doyle Melton)  Lots of people have told me that by reducing processed sugar, they’ve come to really start to enjoy the taste of strawberries & cantaloupe.  ..read more

Dive into the vibrant world of well-being with our “Ultimate Lions Package” at Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, where we’re turning up the health vibes to match the roar of loyal Detroit Lions fans like you! We have had an exhilarating season of cheering on our Lions, and we’ve got something special just for you. We’ve crafted this package with heart, paying tribute to the enduring spirit of Lions supporters, and embracing a culture that’s been dedicated since the last playoff win in ’92. Come join us at Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medic ..read more

Believe it or not, Chinese medical theory has explored infectious disease for thousands of years.  In fact, one of its classical texts, The Shang Han Lun, describes the foundational principals of how the body acquires various infections, or “wind invasions” as they are known in the literature.  The principals and theories described are still used effectively in clinical practice today! In Chinese medical theory, flus and viruses are invasions by external pathogens.  These pathogens are described in terms of environment; instead of getting a step infections, it can be an invasion ..read more

May your journey through the coming year be filled with laughter, love, and unexpected adventures. Happy New Year, explorers! The post Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Wishes You a Happy New Year appeared first on Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine ..read more

Wishing you a day filled with laughter, love, and all the deliciousness of a Thanksgiving feast. The post Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine ..read more