Forage Medicine Clinic

11/24/2025

🩵 At Forage Medicine Clinic, every treatment begins with clear communication and consent. Dr. Anne always asks permission before any bodywork or physical touch.

• This practice honors each patient’s autonomy, helps establish safety, and builds trust—especially important for those with past injuries or trauma.

• Dr. Anne’s approach comes from deep respect for the body’s boundaries and the understanding that healing happens best when patients feel heard, safe, and in control.

• As a practitioner trained in trauma, PTSD, and clinical counseling, Dr. Anne integrates emotional awareness with physical care to support both the mind and body through every step of treatment.

“I’ll take the wheel, you take the gas pedal. We’ll navigate this healing journey together.” 🩵

11/24/2025

11/16/2025

🍔 CHOLESTEROL ➡️ BEYOND HDL + LDL

❌ We miss the boat by only testing HDL/LDL/Triglycerides!

❓HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?! ❓

Lipoproteins = LDL, HDL, VLDL, IDL, Chylomicrons

LDL: low-density lipoprotein, transports cholesterol to cells throughout the body

HDL: high-density lipoprotein, collects excess cholesterol from tissues and transports it back to the liver for removal

Large/buoyant particles = good, less dense, more easily metabolized, generally less harmful

Small/dense particles = bad (higher cardiovascular disease, more easily pe*****te arterial walls, susceptible to oxidation)

Chylomicrons = largest, least dense, primarily transport dietary triglycerides from the intestines to the liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue, composed mostly of triglycerides (about 83-84%) and minimal protein

ApoB (Apolipoprotein B): Component of LDL, VLDL, IDL. Facilitates the transport of cholesterol and triglycerides to cells by binding to LDL receptors on cell surfaces.

ApoB LDL (lbLDL): large, buoyant = good

ApoB LDL (sdLDL): small, dense = bad

ApoB-100: Synthesized in the liver, it is essential for the formation of LDL and other lipoproteins that transport cholesterol throughout the body

ApoB-48: Synthesized in the intestine, it is involved in chylomicron formation for dietary fat transport

IDL: intermediate density lipoprotein, not usually detectable in fasting blood samples, intermediate in size and density between VLDL and LDL, formed during the breakdown of VLDL

VLDL = very low density lipoprotein (both good and bad), transports newly synthesized triglycerides from the liver to adipose tissue, contains a higher proportion of triglycerides (about 50%) compared to other lipoproteins, can lead to plaque build-up, primarily transports triglycerides rather than cholesterol

ApoA1 protein = good, large HDL, primary protein in HDL, drives reverse cholesterol transport, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, helps remove cholesterol from arteries, low levels increase CD risk

Lp(a) = small, dense, essential for wound healing/bleeding prevention, protection against cognitive decline, bad when in excess

☯️ Each is essential. Look at the bigger picture. An over/under abundance of anything can be high risk (even H2O). What is your doc testing? Balance is key ☯️

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11/15/2025

🩸Did you know, Indiana is a Direct-to-Consumer state, meaning you do not need a doctor's order to get your own labwork?! 🩸

Simply email: Info@ForageMedicineClinic.com to request your labs. Include: First/Last name, DOB, and a list of labs.

If you need assistance selecting labs,
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*(Labs are drawn at LabCorp)

11/14/2025

How may of these 12 Chinese herbs do you recognize?! GO!

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Anne uses many these basic herbs to write individual prescription formulas.

Did you know, you need a state board license in Chinese Medicine to write prescriptions?!

11/13/2025

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While this is a beautiful formula all on its own, each Chinese Medicine formula is scripted for EACH individual.

👩‍⚕️ Book with Dr. Anne, a board licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner, has prescriptive writing authority to write individualized prescriptions.

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11/11/2025

🐉 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses herbal formulas rather than single herbs to treat the body as a complex, interconnected system. AND many formulas can be made into nourishing soups!

These formulas combine multiple herbs, each playing a distinct role:

• 1️⃣ Chief herb (Jun/君) targets the main complaint,
• 2️⃣ Deputy herbs (Chen/臣) assist the chief and address secondary issues,
• 3️⃣ Assistant herbs (Zuo/佐) moderate side effects and enhance the formula,
• 4️⃣ Envoy herbs (Shi/使) help harmonize and guide the formula’s effects.

☯️ This formula approach maximizes therapeutic benefits, reduces side effects, and supports the body’s natural healing, treating the root patterns of disharmony rather than isolated symptoms.

Historical Chinese herbal soups well known in TCM include:

🍵 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (六味地黄丸)
• Herbs: Rehmannia glutinosa (熟地黄, cooked rehmannia), Cornus officinalis (山茱萸, dogwood fruit), Dioscorea opposita (山药, Chinese yam), Poria cocos (茯苓, poria), Paeonia suffruticosa (牡丹皮, moutan bark), Alisma orientale (泽泻, water plantain)
• Benefits: Nourishes kidney yin, strengthens essence, supports reproductive and urinary health
• Treats: Kidney yin deficiency symptoms like dizziness, tinnitus, night sweats, weak lower back, and frequent urination.

🍜 Si Wu Tang (四物汤)
• Herbs: Angelica sinensis (当归, d**g quai), Paeonia lactiflora (白芍, white peony root), Ligusticum chuanxiong (川芎, chuanxiong), Rehmannia glutinosa (熟地黄, cooked rehmannia)
• Benefits: Tonifies and invigorates blood, regulates menstruation, relieves pain
• Treats: Blood deficiency symptoms including anemia, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, and dizziness.

✅ General benefits of traditional Chinese herbal soups and formulas include:
• Boosting the immune system through ingredients like ginseng (人参) and astragalus (黄芪)
• Fighting fatigue and enhancing energy (Qi, 气)
• Improving digestion and circulation with herbs like Chinese yam (山药) and angelica root (当归)
• Reducing stress and soothing the mind through balanced herbal combinations
• Supporting skin and eye health via antioxidant-rich herbs like goji berries (枸杞)
• Detoxifying supporting liver and kidney function for overall balance
• Restoring the yin-yang balance vital for health harmony.

☯️ The importance of herbal formulas in TCM lies in their holistic approach—addressing the whole body’s pattern of imbalance rather than single symptoms, enabling enhanced efficacy, minimized side effects, and personalized treatment to facilitate natural healing and maintain health.

💥This combination of historical evidence and modern understanding highlights why traditional Chinese herbal soups and formulas remain a foundational and effective practice for physical and energetic balance in the body.

❓ Can you name these TCM medicinal soups or any ingredients?

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

🍜 Chinese congee, a simple rice porridge, holds a central place in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and culture, regarded as a therapeutic and nourishing food for over 4,000 years. It is historically used not only for sustenance but also as medicine to strengthen the digestive system, boost qi (vital energy), and promote wellness. Congee is usually made simply from rice and water or broth, simmered for a long time to achieve its signature porridge-like consistency.

• ☯️ Congee’s historical significance includes its use by ancient physicians such as Zhang Zhongjing during the Han Dynasty, who recommended it to warm the stomach and aid recovery. It also played a spiritual role, notably in Buddhist temples where it was shared as an emblem of compassion and care.

• 🍚 Traditional congee ingredients like rice, ginger, red beans, mung beans, black soybeans, pumpkin, and more have specific health benefits: rice strengthens digestive qi and hydrates; ginger is warming and aids digestion; red beans supplement blood and iron; mung beans detoxify and clear heat; black soybeans nourish skin and arteries.

• ❄️ In the winter season, congee is particularly beneficial as a warming, hydrating, and easily digestible meal that supports the body’s energy and immune system through its gentle nourishment and warming herbs like cinnamon and ginger, helping to maintain internal balance.

• 🍲 Modern variations of congee combine traditional healing ingredients with diverse flavors and textures, including chicken and mushroom, seafood, vegetarian, vegan versions with tofu, or sweet recipes. These recipes offer adaptability for different dietary needs while retaining congee’s nourishing qualities.

• ☮️ Cultural importance persists today, symbolizing nourishment, healing, and emotional comfort in both traditional China and Chinese diaspora communities, where congee remains a bridge connecting heritage, health, and family wellness.

✨This makes congee a timeless bowl of health and comfort, especially suited for winter nourishment through centuries-old Chinese wisdom and contemporary culinary innovation.

11/08/2025

🩺 Discover PTNS Acupuncture for Urinary Incontinence at Forage Medicine Clinic 🩺

🦵 Urinary incontinence can disrupt daily life, but Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) offers a non-invasive and effective solution. PTNS uses a small acupuncture-like needle placed just above the ankle to deliver mild electrical impulses to the tibial nerve, which helps regulate bladder function by stimulating nerves connected to the sacral plexus at the spine.

💧 Who needs it?
PTNS is ideal for patients with overactive bladder symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage, especially when traditional treatments like pelvic floor exercises or medications are insufficient or not preferred.

⚡️ How does it work?
The electrical stimulation corrects nerve signaling between the brain and bladder, reducing symptoms and improving quality of life by relaxing bladder muscles and enhancing nerve control.

⏰ Treatment typically involves 12 weekly sessions lasting about 30–40 minutes each. Many patients notice improvement within 6 to 8 weeks, and maintenance treatments help sustain benefits over time.

✅ Why choose PTNS?
It is minimally invasive, evidence-based, and free from typical medication side effects like constipation or dry mouth. Adverse effects are rare and mild, including minor bruising or tingling at the needle site.

✨ Experience a cutting-edge, evidence-backed approach to bladder health that harnesses the power of natural nerve stimulation without surgery or drugs.

***Look closly enough at the video and youll see the toes “tapping.”

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🩵 Dr. Anne Setnor taking new patients.

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Location: 101 N Michigan St, Plymouth, IN 46563 (inside Essential Wellness Solutions)



References:
• Mohamed Y Hammadeh, Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation - Urology Consultant, 2020[urology-consultant]
• [acupuncturetoday] Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Overactive Bladder | Acupuncture Today, 2025
• Review of adverse effects of PTNS, MedCrave Online, 2018[medcraveonline]
• Lee Acupuncture, Overactive Bladder Control Without Surgery or Drugs, 2021[leeacupuncture]no

11/07/2025

🌿 He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum, also called Fo-Ti) is a celebrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb with a legendary history of restoring youth, vitality, and black hair, named after Mr. He, who reversed his aging and regained black hair after using it.[ebsco +1] Patients who use He Shou Wu report that their hair grows back darker after use, no matter if they have blond, red, or brown hair!

🩵 He Shou Wu is available at Forage Medicine Clinic with Dr. Anne in a personalized clinical prescription formula, or available over the counter at Essential Wellness Solutions.

• 🩸 Classified as a “blood tonic,” it nourishes the liver and kidneys, supports vitality and essence (Jing), and has been used for conditions like premature gray hair, anemia, and to enhance libido and longevity.[yinyanghouse +2]

• 💈 He Shou Wu is widely used both as a single herb (especially for gray hair, hair loss, and tonic purposes) and in classic TCM formulas like FotiHair and Shou Wu Pian for anti-aging and vitality; processed (steamed with black bean) forms are favored for “tonic” effects, while raw forms may be used for constipation.[activeherb +2]

• ➕ Benefits include possible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, immune-enhancing, and neuroprotective effects, plus improved sleep, blood-building, hair growth promotion, and improved liver and kidney function, though most benefits are based on traditional and limited scientific evidence.[puritynaturalbeauty +2]

• ⏰ For effects such as hair health and anti-aging, TCM doctors advise regular and sustained use; benefits typically take weeks to several months to become noticeable.[healthline +1]

• ⚠️ Side effects may include mild nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and the rare but serious risk of acute or chronic liver injury, especially with higher doses, raw forms, or prolonged use. [parentinghealthybabies +2]

• 👩‍🍳 For cooking or shakes, the powder or extract form can be added; it should be started in small amounts (3-5 grams daily) and taken consistently over weeks to months for effects, mixed into smoothies, teas, or broths.

• ⚠️ Notably, He Shou Wu may act as a phytoestrogen, so it should be avoided by those with hormone-sensitive cancers, endometriosis, or liver conditions; its safety in pregnancy, children, and people on multiple medications is not established—always use under TCM physician supervision.[healthline +2]

• ❣️ Nutritionally, it contains iron and zinc, supporting its “blood-building” function, and is considered rich in antioxidants by TCM standards.[puritynaturalbeauty]

• 👩‍⚕️ TCM doctors, like Dr. Anne, personalize its prescription, adjusting the form and dose based on constitution, goals (hair, vitality/essence, constipation), and combine it with other herbs for synergistic effects.[yinyanghouse +1]

• ☯️ Novelty: The “Mr. He” legend remains a cultural touchstone for the herb’s anti-aging reputation; while He Shou Wu is famous in China and listed in the official Chinese Pharmacopoeia, it’s still awaiting robust modern clinical trials to confirm its legendary status.[ebsco +1]



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