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Functional Medicine Treatment for Long COVID

Functional Medicine Treatment for Long COVID BY HELENA AMOS, M.AC. L.AC., EURO. PHYSICIAN When thinking about COVID-19, consider how far we have come since the outbreak of the pandemic in spring of 2020. While COVID-19 is no longer…
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Menstrual Disorders Across the Age Spectrum: Recognizing Issues and Managing with Functional Medicine

BY HELENA AMOS, M.AC. L.AC., EURO. PHYSICIAN One of the most complex, varied, mysterious and misunderstood components of women’s health is the reproductive cycle. And this is a source of great frustration and concern considering half…
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8 Reasons Your Kid Should Get Acupuncture

Acupuncture can be a wonderful therapy for kids. Many people often ask what the youngest age is that I can treat. And the answer is, we can tailor treatment according to the child’s age, stage of development, and comfort with treatment. I have been fortunate enough to treat newborns, as well as toddlers, preschoolers, elementary-aged kids, preteens, and teens here in my acupuncture clinic as well as in different health settings.
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15 Strategies to Survive Holidays

Especially during the holidays, you’ll likely find yourself somewhere where you have no control over what is served — a party, an event or a friend’s house. But that doesn’t mean you need to lose control and devour whatever sugary concoction your host has made. These 15 strategies can become incredibly helpful for your next dinner party or other holiday social gathering:

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ADD/ADHD

ADD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, affecting anywhere from 3 to 5 percent of school aged kids. It is more prevalent in boys than girls. ADD and ADHD are often misdiagnosed and sometimes go undiagnosed. While in children, hyperactivity is often displayed as constant squirming and moving, in adults it may be more of a constant feeling of restlessness and agitation.