If you’re like most people, you’ve been reading a lot of articles about the Coronavirus and what it’s doing to people’s bodies. Most sources talk about the pneumonia and the extensive damage to the lungs. However we haven’t heard much about what may be happening on a cellular level that is actually causing the catastrophic […]
What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that remove toxins and waste from the body. Its primary function is to bring the lymph fluid which contains waste particles and toxins up to the heart where it can enter blood circulation and be filtered by the liver and […]
Did you know that there are two things that help people with trauma in their past? They are: telling their stories, and getting a massage. I am a massage therapist, and in my career I’ve come to realize there are many benefits of massage. Massage is not just for the wealthy or athletes anymore, it […]
The right type of exercise for YOUR body (and mind) Your type: High-energy, wired– You may be the type who gets frustrated and irritable if you don’t do enough activity. Sitting for long periods (computer work, driving) can cause you to feel pent-up energy that may manifest with mental anxiety and feeling fidgety. For you, […]
What is it? The Access BARS®️ protocol is a set of 32 points on the head which, when lightly touched by a Bars practitioner, stimulate positive change in the brain and defragment the electro-magnetic components of stress, thoughts and emotions. This gentle, non-invasive technique works on releasing both physical and mental blocks stored in the […]
We have a lot of patients who have been asking whether we “believe” in getting the flu shot. This is a multi-faceted issue and we cannot assert that we know the RIGHT answer. However, we can present some food for thought that can help YOU make your own decisions. Problems with the Flu Shot: There […]
Daily Stress vs. Actual Danger Your body is hard-wired to respond to threatening situations with the fight-or-flight response. When you encounter a perceived threat (maybe you see a snake or a stranger approaches you in the dark), your brain sets off an alarm system via the hypothalamus. A surge of nerve and hormonal signals prompts […]
Electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy –also called radiation– that are produced by electricity, which is the movement of electrons, or current, through a wire or electrical device. The radiation in the magnetic field increases in strength as the current increases, and it is stronger the closer you are to its source. Electro-magnetic […]
At Acu-Na Wellness Center we offer so many wonderful therapeutic modalities that you may question which one is right for you. You can never go wrong with starting with massage therapy to treat your chronic pain or injury. Our highly experienced massage therapists are the best of the best. They are skilled at incorporating […]
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 […]