Winter Acupuncture: Governing Vessel 14

By admin | Published December 16, 2019

Governing Vessel 14 is called The Great Hammer. This point is located below C 7 on the spine. C 7, the seventh cervical vertebrae is the one which is the most prominent. Traditionally the vertebrae were referred to as hammers because of their resemblance to the tool. This point is great because it is the intersecting point for

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Five Self Care Tips for Winter

By admin | Published December 2, 2019

Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to traditional Chinese medicine there are five seasons: winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall. Each season has many associations that help us change our habits, allowing for a more balanced mind and body. When these systems were being developed, people were living in

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Holistic Alternatives’ new (additional) location in Sayville, NY

By Christine Abbate | Published November 27, 2019

In addition to our primary space in Palm Harbor, FL, we have added a second location in Sayville, NY for your added convenience.

Holistic Alternatives’ new (additional) location is: 275 West Main Street Sayville, NY 11782 Holistic Alternatives is “At Your Service”

When booking a session at our natural pain and stress relief centers, you receive much greater

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Acupuncture for Kids

By admin | Published November 18, 2019

Most kids, as well as a lot of adults, are afraid of needles. So the pairing of acupuncture and kids might not be an obvious one. However, more and more parents are seeking alternative methods of treatment for their children, because our conventional medical system is faltering a bit. Pharmaceuticals are proving to be more harmful than beneficial for

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3 Reasons Acupuncture Supports Couples Facing Infertility

By admin | Published November 4, 2019

When you consider all the changes in our agricultural practices, the increased number of medications we take, as well as our dependence on plastic and technology that is constantly emitting low-grade radiation, it’s no surprise more couples are having trouble conceiving. Current statistics show one in six couples who are trying to conceive are facing fertility issues. And while

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Five Self Care Tips for Fall

By admin | Published October 21, 2019

Fall is a favorite season for many people. The weather starts getting a little cooler, things are beginning to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing. For many others, fall is not so festive. Many people get sick during the fall months, allergies can flare up for some, and many don’t like the steady

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Acupuncture for Pain Relief

By Christine Abbate | Published October 15, 2019

Looking for a drug free option in pain relief?

Acupuncture may be a good option for you. It has been shown to have pain relieving effects and can be used to treat both chronic and acute pain. Some pain suffers find that acupuncture can reduce dependence on pain reliving drugs.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient healing technique, practiced

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Healthy Foods for Fall

By admin | Published October 7, 2019

The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything.

As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to start cutting

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