A Holistic Approach to Quitting Smoking (or Other Addictions)

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 tied to a bed in ill health, but years of activity, joy, sport, familial warmth? Continue reading

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Do We Have to Live With Pain?

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 will ever be enjoyable again.  Acute pain may easily develop into chronic pain if not treated correctly. And just the emotional drain of hurting is enough to distance us from a place of healing.

The good news is we can live mostly, if not entirely, pain-free.  Continue reading

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