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Brief Explainer on Whole-Foods, Plant Based Diet
There's lots of fad diets out there, and I liked this simple article on the whole-foods plant based diet... https://www.healthline.com/nu...

Melanie Miller
Jun 27, 20181 min read
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Why is Coconut Oil So Hot Right Now?
Like many food trends, there is solid science behind the use of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), but it’s helpful to really break down...

Melanie Miller
May 16, 20182 min read
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Winter, The Season of Water
Like other animals, many humans are inclined to move less and sleep more during winter. It is a time of stillness and reflection,...

Melanie Miller
Apr 17, 20182 min read
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Acupuncture Relieves Knee Pain
Some compelling research has shown how effective acupuncture can be for osteoarthritis pain in the knee. I've been pleased to see how...

Melanie Miller
Apr 17, 20181 min read
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Cupping for Back Relief
Because I see a lot of pain conditions, I often use cupping (and gua sha) techniques to enhance the effect of an acupuncture treatment....

Melanie Miller
Apr 17, 20181 min read
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Acupuncture for Wrist Pain
I see a lot of people with varying degrees of wrist and hand pain, sometimes from hobbies like knitting but often from repetitive work...

Melanie Miller
Apr 17, 20181 min read
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The Mediterranean Diet -- A First-hand Look
I just returned from 8 days in beautiful Crete, and it's worth talking about the fabled Mediterranean diet and its purported health...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20182 min read
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In Memorium...
I wanted to take a few moments to discuss the passing of my friend and neighbor, Agnes, who died recently after a long bout with...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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What is NADA Protocol?
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association was formed in 1985 as a not-for-profit training and advocacy organization promoting...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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Herbal Remedies for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
I just had to share my thoughts about an insightful lecture that I attended this Saturday. The speaker is a Master Herbalist named Heiner...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20182 min read
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Antibiotic Resistance and Chinese Medicine
The news about antibiotic resistance just keeps getting worse. It's helpful that more people know about this growing issue, but few...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20181 min read
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Summer & the Fire Element
The element of Fire is at its height in the summer, when the sprouting potential of spring blossoms into the abundant harvest of the...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20182 min read
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Acupuncture for Tinnitus
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is one of those frustrating conditions that affects a large and varied group of people. While it tends...

Melanie Miller
Apr 16, 20182 min read
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