Back to School: packing healthy lunches in sustainable containers
Authored by Brittany Corwin What does your lunch look like? What does your child’s lunch look like? Takeout? Leftovers? School hot-lunch? Packed from home? Eating out? Lunch is the one meal that...
View ArticleFall, The Lung, and Staying Healthy!
By Marian Kimball Eichinger, Lac Fall is a lovely time of year! The days are bright and crisp, the leaves transform into shades of red, orange, and yellow, vegetable gardens teem with bounty, and the...
View ArticleKitchen Efficiency
With kids back in school and summer coming to a close, cooking and preparing meals has a renewed demand for efficiency. Here are a few tips you can use to keep cooking with ease:Get into the habit of...
View ArticleGet to know: Bri Dunbar
How long have you been in your profession?I've been working as a therapist since 2011 when I graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a MA in Counseling Psychology and a certification in...
View ArticleGet Down (Gently) From Your Halloween High
Authored by Jesse HaasWhat's cuter than kids in costumes? Quite possibly nothing. What's not so cute about Halloween is the sugar highs...and lows. If you're feeling ready to shed the sugar blues, try...
View ArticleThis Year, Keep the Gratitude in Thanksgiving
Keep the THANKS-giving in mind this year as you sit down to your holiday feast. Practicing gratitude - whether through meditation, a gratitude journal, or in some other way - lowers stress and...
View ArticleKeeping it Fresh
By Marian Kimball Eichinger, LAc This past month I was fortunate enough to be able participate in an interesting and inspiring all day on-line course on Tung acupuncture. Dr. Tung practiced a method of...
View ArticleGet to Know: Emily Clark
How long have you been in your profession? Just over three years post the four-year Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine program I completed at The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago....
View ArticleThe Fatal Flaws of New Year’s Resolutions.
Authored by Bri DunbarAlright, I’m going to shoot it to you straight. I hate New Year’s resolutions. I mean they are fantastic in theory, all sparkly and shiny and optimistic, promising a better future...
View ArticleTraditional and Scientific approaches to Emotional Health Through Acupuncture
Authored by Marian Kimball Eichinger, L.Ac.Achieving emotional health and balance is an inherent principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Five Element Theory. The basis of these theories of...
View ArticleHolistic and Integrative Care is the Answer to Chronic Disease
Authored by Dr. Barrett The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported in January that health costs are eight times higher for those with chronic disease. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of...
View Article5 Tips to Battle Seasonal Allergies Naturally
Authored by Jesse HaasSpring has sprung with enthusiasm this year. It's March, the snow is gone and the windows are already open at Wellness Minneapolis. Soon the trees will bud, daffodils will break...
View ArticleTopical Use of Castor Oil
Authored by Dr. PharisIf you’re not familiar with castor oil you’re likely wondering what this oil is, and why it is so beneficial. Castor oil is derived from the plant Ricinus communis (castor seed)....
View Article5 Steps to Finding Valuable Health Information on the Internet
Authored by Brittany CorwinAt Wellness Minneapolis we want our patients to feel empowered by the care they receive, meaning education is a large part of what we do. During visits providers will do...
View ArticleDeep Release for Upper Back and Neck in 5 Simple Steps
Authored by Karen Townsend, Certified Massage TherapistLet's talk about your shoulder knots.This is the main issue my clients come seeking help with. Whether you sit at a desk all day or do some type...
View ArticleSunsafety and Sunburn Tea
With summertime right around the corner I want to address some fears about sun exposure. First of all we need sunlight. Sunlight regulates our sleep wake cycle by affecting the melatonin levels in our...
View ArticleShiatsu
photo courtesy of Emma Freeman Photography By Autumn ComptonMany people have heard of Shiatsu, but still may not know exactly what it is. Having been a shiatsu practitioner for almost 15 years,...
View ArticlePediatric Ear Infections: Natural Approaches
Onion Ear Muff- see below for more details. By Dr. PharisIt’s likely you’ve heard stories about that poor child who has suffered from chronic ear infections, was on multiple rounds of antibiotics, and...
View ArticleGet to know: Brittany Corwin, our office manager
What got you started in the healthcare industry?Science is definitely a passion of mine, and I loved studying Genetics at the University of Minnesota. However, after having worked in various research...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About GMOs
Authored by Jesse HaasThere has been a lot of talk about GMO (genetically modified organism) crops and foods in the past couple of years. In the U.S. GMOs have entered the food system untested, while...
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