Acupuncture Associates/Herbs and Healing

06/11/2024

A new paper suggests that it takes far less exercise than was previously thought to lower blood sugar after eating.

01/07/2022

Good points!

Let’s face it. Some of us, even if we’re vaccinated, will contract COVID. It’s a highly contagious respiratory virus. It’s lousy—but it’s not a personal failing. Don’t let embarrassment hold you back from letting your close contacts know—doing so keeps everyone safe. 📱

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09/20/2021

Agreed.

"I agree no one should be required to take a vaccine (or any medical intervention) against their will. This is a matter of individual, informed choice. But choices have consequences. In the realm of infectious diseases, the choices we make do not just have personal consequences, they impact others.

In the context of an out-of-control global pandemic, getting vaccinated becomes a minimum requirement for being a healthcare worker. Healthcare workers have an affirmative duty to protect their patients from preventable harm. You don't have a 'personal choice' whether to wash your hands, don personal protective equipment, follow infection control protocols, etc. If you don't want to do those things, you are not qualified to hold a medical or nursing license.

Healthcare workers are not being forced to take a vaccine. Those who decide not to are no longer qualified to work in their chosen field.

This is not a matter of human rights or discrimination. See the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) stance on this: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/09/why-aclu-supports-vaccine-mandates/619984/ (IG users, link in bio).

Requiring businesses to enforce masking mandates and for bars and restaurants to enforce vaccinated-only indoor dining policies is basic public health. We are in the midst of the worst-ever COVID outbreak in our communities. Emergency measures are necessary.

Remember: Choice has consequence. If your personal choice harms someone else, you are responsible for that harm."

-Dr. Tom Locke, MD, MPH Deputy Public Health Officer for Jefferson County Public Health

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations here: https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/1529/COVID-19-Vaccine (IG users, link in bio).

09/05/2021

As we head into Fall patience with COVID is teaching its limits for many. Anxiety is a frequent complaint. The linked piece by NPR has many useful suggestions. The exercise section is particularly on point.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/04/1033672045/6-tips-for-coping-with-covid-anxiety-this-fall-and-winter?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3bz2dPIs0KDrqRUQ7H-WLWPNK7dMVEX-Kj3YfYPGc-eqH5PpMeh3v_xpo

It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety when the days grow dark.

09/05/2021

As we head into late Summer and Fall, patience for all things COVID is reaching it’s limits. Anxiety is a common complaint. Here see some useful strategies for coping. The section on exercise is particularly on point. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/04/1033672045/6-tips-for-coping-with-covid-anxiety-this-fall-and-winter?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3bz2dPIs0KDrqRUQ7H-WLWPNK7dMVEX-Kj3YfYPGc-eqH5PpMeh3v_xpo

It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety when the days grow dark.

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! -

09/29/2020

The “3 W’s”: wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance.

We talked to UCSF epidemiologist George Rutherford, MD, and infectious disease specialist Peter Chin-Hong, MD, about the CDC’s reversal on mask-wearing, the current science on how masks work, and what to consider when choosing a mask.