Shakespeare’s MacBeth has the famous three witches that cause much distress, worry and disaster for the main character. Likewise, our modern day lives inflict undo Stress, Anxiety and Depression (SAD) on our individual psyche, families, and coworkers. What is a … Read More
Author Archives: Dr. Mary Jennings, DC, DipLAc, LAc
Ouch! Acute versus Chronic Pain
Ouch! Pain is pain. When our bodies hurt, they hurt. Sadly, some hurts last longer than others. Moments become a life time of pain with accompanying limitations and isolation. What is Acute versus Chronic Pain? Acute pain can last up … Read More
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture. The very word can suggest a variety of mental images. In the United States, we tend to think of acupuncture as strictly relating to needling and pain management. It is so much more. … Read More
Thyroid: Master of Metabolism
Is your metabolism running full speed ahead? Do you have a sticky metabolism gas pedal? Daily energy levels are controlled by a variety of hormones and organs in your body. One vital component to your metabolism is your thyroid gland. … Read More
QiGong – Wellness in Movement
Qigong (pronounced Chee-gung) and Tai Chi (pronounced Tie Chee) are very similar disciplines with shared theoretical roots. They have common actions and movements. Both are linked to the wellness and health promoting aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Qigong can … Read More
Essential Tremor Treatment
We’ve all done it at one time or another – spilled a bite of food or sloshed our drink all over our clothing. But what happens when it’s every bite? What happens when our handwriting becomes an unsightly mess? What … Read More
Great to See You – Gluten Free Allergen Free Wellness Event
Wellness – It’s an Inside Job Want to dig deeper? It’s Never Too Late I am a firm believer that you are never too old to learn new things or start down a new path in your life. Change is … Read More
Healing Gluten Intolerance With Acupuncture
In the not-so-long ago medical archives, digestive complaints were limited to a few common ailments like stomach ulcers, diverticulitis and heartburn. Nowadays gastrointestinal disorders are abundant in the western world. Gluten intolerance (GI) as one of the leading culprits. From … Read More
Tinnitus – The Loss of Peace and Quiet
Imagine a constant ringing, crackling, buzzing or whistling in your ear. Next imagine that it continues all day, all night, every day, without a holiday or vacation. No one else hears this noise because it’s really only in your head. … Read More
Benefits of Balance: Your Digestion
Great discoveries are often the result of long and arduous research. Other times, luck prevails and significant revelations happen completely by accident. One drug created to treat a disease can have a positive effect on an unrelated condition. One lifestyle … Read More