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Sacred Vessel Acupuncture & Functional Medicine

Sacred Vessel Acupuncture offers a unique combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diet and Lifestyle Coaching, as well as Birth Doula and Acupuncture

Sacred Vessel Acupuncture is a locally-owned natural health clinic serving patients in the Fort Collins and Cheyenne areas. We offer a unique combination of acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine, and Doula services to help you achieve your Health and Wellness goals. Our clinic is focused on treating women of any reproductive age, with a strong emphasis on chronic and degenerative diseases, as well as gynecology, prenatal, and childbirth services. Contact us today for more information!

12/29/2025

Want to sleep better? Try massaging the acupuncture point, Anmian. ⁠
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This point is one of the strongest we acupuncturists have in our toolkit for insomnia, and it can be in your toolkit too. ⁠
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To find Anmian, first find the indentation behind your earlobe. Once you find this indentation, you'll feel a bone right behind it. This is the mastoid process of your skull. Continue sliding your finger posteriorly until you reach the other side of the mastoid. Here you'll find Anmian (and GB-12). You can give the entire area a firm massage with your thumb before bed or anytime you're experiencing stress, irritation, or headaches. ⁠
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If you still need sleep support, we can help. Our dedicated team can help you sleep better with personalized solutions that work.⁠
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12/22/2025

Sleeping better doesn't have to be more work! Acupuncture can work hard for you.⁠
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Struggling to get a good night's sleep? Just one treatment can work wonders to improve sleep quality, quantity, and overall relaxation.⁠
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Ready to experience the incredible benefits of acupuncture for yourself? Click the link in our bio to book your appointment today!

12/19/2025

Struggling to sleep? 😴 New research shows that people with insomnia may see significant improvement in symptoms after more than 3 weeks of acupuncture — even more than with medications. 🧘‍♀️✨ Feeling energized starts with better rest.

12/16/2025

Here's a simple tip for better sleep. The acupuncture point Kidney-1 is known to help us ground into our bodies and treat restlessness, insomnia, and an overactive mind. Anytime you feel like you can't shut off your brain, your head is pounding or you just can't get your eyes to close, this is a good choice. ⁠
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Bonus, it's a great point to stimulate with your hands. ⁠
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To find this point, look to the bottom of your foot. KI-1 can be found in between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, one-third of the distance between your heel and the bottom of your toes, on the sole of the foot. You can apply firm pressure or give this area a little massage, whatever feels good to you.⁠
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Sweet dreams!⁠
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Still need support? Give us a call. ⁠
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12/01/2025

While there are many things we can do with functional medicine to address sleep, one of the ones that we can't is structure.⁠
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For some people, insomnia is a response to structural sleep apnea. You won't supplement your way out of that. ⁠
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Did you know that you can do an AT-HOME sleep study without seeing your physician or going to a sleep clinic?⁠
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WATCH-PAT ONE⁠
This device can be purchased online and used at home to get a review of your sleep patterns. Do you have sleep apnea? Are you curious to find out?⁠
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11/27/2025

We are so grateful for our patients, community, and the healing we get to be a part of every day. Wishing you all a grounded, nourishing, joy-filled Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂

11/24/2025

Holiday meals are coming… and Bao He Wan has your digestion’s back. 🍽️🌿

This classic formula is our favorite for easing that post-feast fullness, bloating, or sluggishness — so you can enjoy your Thanksgiving plate and feel good afterward.

In Chinese medicine, this formula shines when there’s food stagnation — a pattern that happens when the digestive system gets overloaded. Think: too much rich food, eating too fast, or not giving your body enough time to process. It can show up as fullness, distention, bloating, belching, sluggish digestion, or that classic ‘I should not have gone back for seconds’ feeling.

Bao He Wan brings together a powerful herbal team:
• Shan Zha (Hawthorn) — helps break down rich, heavy foods
• Shen Qu — supports overall digestion and transforms food stagnation
• Lai Fu Zi — keeps things moving and reduces bloating
• Ban Xia — harmonizes the stomach and eases nausea
• Fu Ling — drains dampness and supports the gut
• Chen Pi — boosts qi movement to relieve that “stuck” feeling
• Lian Qiao — clears heat that can build from overeating

A gentle, time-tested blend to help you savor the holiday with comfort and ease. 🍁✨

11/01/2025

There are so many causes of fatigue, and the key is to figure out whether your presentation is due to deficiency or excess conditions.⁠
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Deficiency-type conditions are associated with things like nutritional deficiencies, low hormones, and overall decreased functioning⁠
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Excess conditions cause fatigue by overburdening the system, causing a shut down (overworked and underpaid)....this could be too much stress, illness, oxidative stress, or anything that adds too much to the system. ⁠
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Treatment for each of these groups is different, and of course you can have a mix of both. ⁠
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My number one trick is first to start by figuring out what the underlying cause is...too little of something or too much of something.⁠
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Need help?⁠
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Call our office and talk to one of our practitioners in a FREE 15-min phone call to see how we can help YOU. ⁠
(970) 631-8119

10/10/2025

As the weather starts to change and we enter cold and flu season, give yourself an immunity boost with this point. Stomach-36 is a powerhouse for strengthening the immune system, combating fatigue, and improving digestion.⁠
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You can apply firm pressure or give this area a little massage, whatever feels good to you.⁠ I recommend 60-90 seconds at a time. ⁠
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For more individualized support, give us a call!

10/07/2025

This month, instead of talking about a single herb, we'll be talking about a superstar Chinese herbal formula that can boost your immune function. ⁠
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This is Yu Ping Feng San, which translates to and is commonly known as, Jade Windscreen Powder. ⁠
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If you seem to always catch colds, feel fatigued, and sweat with little exertion, this formula might be the boost you need. In Chinese medical theory, the exterior of our body is what protects us from external pathogens, aka the stuff that makes us sick. You can think of the exterior like your immune system. ⁠
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When our body's core energy (or Qi) is weak, we don't have much left over to power our immunity and we may get sick repeatedly. Jade Windscreen powder, is a tonic formula that strengthens the interior to stabilize and fortify the exterior. A healthy, strong body produces a strong exterior and the ability to dodge or easily fight off contagious illnesses, such as viruses or colds.⁠
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10/01/2025

DON'T Take Zinc every day!⁠
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I know that is probably the opposite of what you've been told, but taking a zinc every day can drop your copper levels and if you are taking high dose zinc, this may decrease your neutrophils. ⁠
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Neutrophils are the "first line of defense" in fighting pathogens. Their job is to find pathogens, NET them, kill them and then signal for lymphocytes to come in and do their job (antibody production among them). ⁠
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Neutrophils rely on Copper for their formation. ⁠
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Zinc helps support lymphocytes. ⁠
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Taking high doses of zinc over a long period of time can increase lymphocytes, but decrease neutrophils. While lymphocytes are patrolling for known pathogens we weaken our first like of defense in fighting new pathogens...possibly increasing frequent colds. ⁠
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Studies on rats show that high-dose zinc supplements REDUCE NETosis in Neutrophils, decreasing their function.⁠
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Use zinc only when you need to boost your lymphocytes, when you have the early signs of a cold/flu.

09/01/2025

First, you have to understand what depression IS...⁠
⁠..It is a normal state of recovery.⁠
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What does this mean?⁠
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When the body needs to "rest and digest" or recover from a stressful event/illness/injury, you get depressed.⁠
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I'm sure you have been sick at some point in your life...what is one of the first symptoms...fatigue and lack of motivation...aka depression. ⁠
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The key to depression is figuring out what your body is trying to recover from and giving it the nourishment and tools to heal and recover. ⁠
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For some, it may be a nutritional deficiency or a genetic contribution, but for most, it is our body saying it just needs a break. ⁠
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Some of the most important things to focus on when you are struggling with depression are:⁠
1. Identify your trigger: this could be emotional, but it could also be physical. I've had several women with endometriosis have a complete reversal of their depression symptoms and have surgery.... The same goes for those who have gut dysbiosis that is corrected. Physical stress is often more common than emotional stress as a trigger. ⁠
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2. Sleep: In order to recover (either cortisol or repair tissue damage), you have to sleep. Sleep apnea is a known cause of depression. ⁠
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3. Eat Nourishing Foods: Several nutrients have been shown to increase depression rates, and eating a nutrient-dense diet can help reduce these. ⁠
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4. Get help: If you have looked at these and feel you're doing pretty good but are still struggling, reach out and get help. This may mean counseling or working with a functional medicine provider who can help you get to the root of your symptoms.⁠
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Want to know if we can help? Call the office and schedule a free 15-min call with our providers.

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2001 S Shields Street Bldg H/101
Fort Collins, CO
80521

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Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

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+19706318119

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http://www.sacredvesselacupuncture.com/

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