Magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the body, but it is also the most commonly deficient mineral even in people who eat a healthy diet. 60% of your body’s magnesium resides in the bones, with the remainder found in the muscles, tissues, and blood. In fact, every cell of your body requires magnesium […]
At Acu-Na Wellness Center, we have been carrying Metagenics products for over 10 years and have seen hundreds of our clients improve drastically with the support of nutritional products in addition to acupuncture and our other therapeutic modalities. Who Needs it? One of our very favorite Metagenics products is Ultrainflamx Plus 360 Medical Food. It […]
Healers across the world have been using ginger and turmeric for centuries to alleviate symptoms and promote vitality. Both are part of the Chinese herbal pharmacopeia and used in a variety of formulas that treat a wide array of ailments including common cold, arthritic pain, and digestive complaints. In addition to their roles in ancient […]
INGREDIENTS: 8 Tbsp. non-GMO project verified organic refined coconut oil 2 cups organic corn flour 1 cup organic oat flour 3 tbsp baking powder 3 tbsp organic granulated sugar or maple syrup (to taste) 3 tsp organic turmeric root powder ¼ tsp ground Himalayan pink salt 3 organic free-range eggs Up to 3 cups unsweetened […]
If you have pain or need relaxation, Cranio-Sacral Therapy is for YOU. Many clients at Acu-Na Wellness Center are familiar with receiving massage therapy and acupuncture to address their health concerns and relieve pain. As a comprehensive wellness center, we are passionate about offering many different therapeutic tools to add to your self-care “toolbox” to […]
Goji Berries come from the beautiful red wolfberry plant that is native to China, and are typically dried and packaged as a snack. They are delicious and have a mildly sweet flavor that goes well in trail mixes with mixed nuts, in cereal or oatmeal, or on their own as a snack. They can be […]
Ingredients: 1 cup almonds ½ cup black sesame seeds ¼ cup flax seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup Goji berries 1 cup shredded dried coconut ¼ c agave nectar or honey ½ tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Grind nuts & seeds into a flour using a food processor, coffee grinder, or Vitamix blender In a […]
Cholesterol basics Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that forms the membrane structure of every cell of your body. It has very important functions in the body including making hormones, synthesizing vitamin D, and digesting food. When cholesterol levels are too high, it can accumulate in the blood and cause the blood to be too […]
Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup quick-cooking barley 1-pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium zucchinis, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash crushed red pepper flakes 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 […]
Beyond Fad Diets: The Mediterranean Diet Lifestyle Diet fads come and go. The south beach and atkins diets were all the rage and quickly fell out of vogue, and now the new trend is keto, paleo, or intermittent fasting. All of these diets have die-hard proponents, but many can tell you that the regimented […]