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Teaming Up With West County Health Centers

Posted on October 14, 2011

With a mutual goal of providing affordable healthcare to local communities, Asyrah’s Garden (Community Acupuncture, Massage  and Chiropractic) will be working with Forestville Wellness Center to offer low-cost acupuncture and massage as part of an integrative medical team. 

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I Don’t Like Needles

Posted on August 10, 2011

“Okay, so the idea of acupuncture is good, helping the body maximize its natural healing ability with no bad side effects.  But getting stuck with needles like a pincushion???  You’ve got to be kidding!”

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How Acupuncture Works

Posted on March 23, 2011

Medical terms in green are defined at the end of this article. Acupuncture works with the energy known as Qi, to promote the body’s ability to heal itself.   Qi is accessed through superficial points along meridians that connect all parts … Continue reading →

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A Holistic Approach to Quitting Smoking

Posted on March 23, 2011

THE CHALLENGE If someone were to give you money to stop smoking, would you accept the offer?  And how much would it take – $500, $5,000, $15,000?  How about if someone offered you additional years of life, quality life, not … Continue reading →

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Do We Have to Live With Pain?

Posted on March 23, 2011

One of the common complaints brought to my acupuncture practice is pain.  Whether due to work or play incidents, or the fall out of chronic stress, our bodies can react to trauma in ways that make us wonder if life … Continue reading →

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A Happy Liver Helps Keep You Healthy!

Posted on March 5, 2011

In Traditional Asian Medicine, the Liver is associated with Spring, so this seems an appropriate time to check to see how yours is doing.  I don’t literally mean the liver organ as defined by Western medicine, although it is included.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to a Powerful Healing Experience!

Posted on March 5, 2011

Asyrah’s Garden, located in Graton (Sebastopol), California, offers affordable, effective holistic medicine: acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, nutritional support and more.  The skilled practitioners of our serene, woman-owned clinic specializes in pain ♦ stress ♦ women’s health ♦ fertility facial rejuvenation … Continue reading →

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