Help in a Bottle
These products have been getting patient raves.  For heartburn/reflux/indigestion issues, AROFLUX is a natural, once-a-day remedy which balances the level of stomach acid and includes enzymes to increase nutrient breakdown and absorption as well as vitamin B complex for stress support.  NATURAL CALM is excellent for insomniacs with “hard rock” constipation as this powdered magnesium drink helps you fall asleep and also draws water to the large bowel for a softer, more regular stool. Finally, SOMBRA cream is our lemon scented pain cream, completely herbal, with enough punch to relieve achy muscles and joints. Try it just before bed to keep pain at bay during the night. Call us if we can save or send one of these to you.

Acupuncture and Headaches
Some people believe they must live with their headaches. One woman who came for migraine treatment was having them daily, and they were worse on weekends. She almost didn’t know an hour without severe pain. After one treatment and an herbal prescription, the intensity of the pain lessened and today she is migraine free. Acupuncture and herbs are a remarkable combo for migraines and headaches, particularly women’s. They work together to both deeply nourish deficiencies and to redirect and regulate energy. If you know someone who suffers, even infrequently, suggest they try acupuncture as if can be a very real and final solution for the agony of headaches.

Hydro Power
Since we humans are 60 per cent water, losing just 5 per cent primarily through sweat and urine can cause confusion and forgetfulness. In addition to being the primary component of all body secretions (tears, blood, saliva, etc.), water washes away toxins and regulates body temperature. Without it, joints are tight, skin is dry and no tissue is repaired.

By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already down 2 cups of fluid. Water is best absorbed in sips throughout the day. Personal needs vary, but 6-8 cups is a minimum plus other liquids and foods. Eating ½ c. watermelon, ½ c. broccoli and 1 tomato in a day will give you 8 oz. water plus vitamins, minerals and fiber that water doesn’t have. So grab your water bottle but don’t forget to eat your fruits and vegetables to quench your thirst and boost your nutrition.

“The three months of winter are called the period of closing and storing. Water freezes and the Earth cracks open. One should not disturb one’s Yang.”  --from The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine