If you and pollen don’t get along, then you probably know that tree pollen levels are high in Bozeman today and Accuweather maps our area as one of the three highest overall pollen counts in the nation.1 More importantly, you may be seeking relief from itchy, watery eyes; ear or throat irritation; sneezing; post-nasal drip or … Read more
It’s official! I just heard my first ruby-crowned kinglet. We are entering the most yang, sunny, energizing phase of the year. Summer is here! Joyful signs of the season! I, like many, thrive in this time of the year – running, hiking and biking more. Gardening. Adventuring. Ingesting colorful eye candy otherwise known as flowers, … Read more
When trying to conceive turns into a mystery and a labor of love, charting basal body temperature (BBT) is a proactive and inexpensive way to find some answers. What you’ll need: A digital basal thermometer A paper or digital way to record cycle day on the x axis and waking temperature on the y axis … Read more
The title of Kelly Pohl’s recent Bozeman Daily Chronicle guest column pulled me in: “Taking part in shaping community’s future.”1 I love the questions she posed, “Can we grow while maintaining our quality of life” that we have come to expect in Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley? “Can we grow and maintain the same expectations … Read more
As a holistic system of medicine, acupuncture is well-rooted in the belief that the mind and the body are inseparably linked. The mind not only includes functions like memory and cognition but also the ability to sleep and feel emotions. When one considers that Chinese medicine sees long-lasting or intense emotions as a cause of … Read more
One of the most satisfying aspects of my work is bringing relief to those suffering from anxiety. In my role as an Licensed Acupuncturist, I am trained to see the connections between the body, mind, spirit and emotions. I ask each client where in her body she feels what she calls “anxiety.” Some people report … Read more
Last week I saw Melissa Bang’s performance of “Playing Monopoly with God” and attended her meet & greet with Bozeman area professionals to expand and diversify the medical model for post partum women. In addition to services such as naturopathy, mental health counseling, and lactation consulting, acupuncture is a great option for post partum care. … Read more
There will be no shortage of ultrarunners training in and around Southwest Montana this spring with three of the big “local” races already full – the 2016 Bighorn Mountain Wild & Scenic Trail Run 100 Miler, The Rut 50K, and The Devil’s Backbone 50 Miler. The challenge for many will entail not only the obvious physical and mental demands of ultrarunning, … Read more
Acupuncture excels at alleviating pain. So it’s no surprise that it can relieve migraines and other types of headaches. The American Headache Society published a review concluding that “Acupuncture seems to be at least as effective as conventional drug preventative therapy for migraine and is safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective.”1 Reduced reliance on medication is expected during … Read more
