Terry Rudd ND, LAc

12/20/2022

5 ways to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBDGgovA1LI

04/09/2022

Acupuncture is excellent for balancing moods and alleviating stress and anxiety and improving mental clarity. It does this by clearing the meridians and channels which are the flow of electrical energy through the water passages and nerves of the body.
The mind and spirit in Chinese medicine are interwoven and often treated via the Heart and Kidney meridians. The Heart is synonymous with mind and spirit which is called Shen in Chinese. The Kidneys govern the brain marrow and essence which are called Marrow and Jing in Chinese. Emotional issues are balanced primarily via the following Yin channels: Liver -anger and frustration, Spleen -overthinking, over analyzing and over criticizing, Lungs -sadness and grief, Kidneys -fear and worry, and Heart -anxiety and ALL emotions affect the Heart.
If you have a specific condition or issue and you are curious about how acupuncture and Oriental medicine might help you, feel free to message or email me!

04/09/2022

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/24/health/hot-flashes-link-to-heart-attack-stroke-wellness/index.html?fbclid=IwAR19JePr7AMS9r10RRrjbB0wMSZvniWzNr58i1dmdvqTpEmMES9zwFptDdE

Hot flashes are more than a hot and sweaty torment to be endured, research says. They can a sign of future heart problems to come.

04/09/2022

Here is an article written by one of my fellow acupuncture colleagues, Jenny Providence L.Ac. for her patients in Arizona. It has some great reminders for staying healthy in the Spring!

The Flow
Hello friends!

Happy May to you. We are so blessed to live here in our part of the world where the sun is shining and the weather is beautiful so many days of the year. But this is the time of year when I tend to see many people bothered by allergies and this year is no different.
Spring in Chinese medicine is regarded as the season of Wind. It is a time of increased energy and excitement about life. It is a wonderful time to enjoy being outside. Wind, however, can put a damper on outside fun. It can stir up the emotions of the Liver, giving rise to irritability and angry outbursts. Wind can enter the exterior of the body and disrupt the normal flow of Qi, giving rise to wheezing, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and - if there is Heat in the Liver - red, dry, itchy eyes as well.

How do we curb the effect of these forces of nature? Here are some tips for flowing smoothly through Spring.

Eat well. Nourish your Blood by eating red meat and plenty of greens. When the Blood is fortified, your defenses are stronger and it is more difficult for Wind to enter the body.

Cover your neck with a light scarf or bandana when you know you’re going to be out in the wind. Wind enters at the nape of the neck. Cover the Wind Gate to keep it out.

Avoid sugar and dairy. These foods coincide with mucus production, which inhibits the natural flow of Qi in the body.
Limit alcohol consumption. There is a time and place for everything and Spring, with its tendency to stir up the Liver, is not the time to pour more heat into said organ.

Drink plenty of water.

Drink mint tea to cool the liver and soothe hot, red, dry, itchy eyes.

Enjoy yourself, and I hope to see you soon!
Terry Rudd, ND, L.AC Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

04/02/2022