Whole grains are a great part of a balanced diet. One benefit of eating whole grains, and I don’t mean whole wheat bread, is that the grain is intact. This keeps the grain from going rancid as quickly. The moment you remove the bran layer or crack the grain it starts to go rancid, and the rancidity creates inflammation in the body.

Soaking grains for 6 to 8 hours will make them easier to cook. It will also reduce the amount of phytic acid which will increase the amount of minerals you will absorb from your grains.

Here is Malarie’s schedule for October.  Her classes during the month of October are going to be all about:
YOGA FOR COURAGE AND FEARLESSNESS!!
Acting courageously means acting even though you may be afraid. How do you rise above the occasion and let your inner royalty and radiance shine? How do you manifest, in a moment’s notice, courage and strength to cut through the negativity to exceed your own expectations? Join me at Matsuda Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in an inspiring set of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation classes through the month of October to remember that you are part of the Infinite’s light and power, to recognize your own magnificence and then reveal it to others.

Our list of known insurance providers with plans that have acupuncture coverage is growing all the time! We can check your benefits for you. We can also accept Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts for payment. Give us a call for your FREE consultation today!  We want to help you feel better!  435-650-2302

 

Chinese Medicine calls the season in the late summer the earth time.  The earth season is about harvesting natures bounty and using it to build up the strength of your body so you can prepare for the coming winter.  Remember to take advantage of all the local vegetables being harvested from the area.  It’s always best to eat healthy meats and fresh vegetables as a large proportion of your diet.  With the farmers market, at the Peace Garden from 9 AM to Noon on Saturdays in full swing it’s easier than ever to eat fresh, local, healthy foods.  If you are feeling like the heat is getting the best of you cucumbers and watermelon have great cooling properties.  Finally, the best time to treat an illness is before it happens.  So if you always catch colds and start getting respiratory issues in the fall and winter now is the time to strengthen your immune system in order to be best prepared for the coming colder months.  Acupuncture and herbal medicine combined with a healthy diet will make you stronger and less susceptible to illness.  Call me today to schedule your wellness treatment to boost your immune system.  435-650-2302

Kundalini Yoga Is For Everyone

It is practical but also very powerful. It works quickly to give you grace, balance, and most of all, the ability to remain calm, centered, and clear through life’s challenges. As you practice Kundalini Yoga you will grow. You will gain new perspectives and capacities, as well as habits that support a healthy lifestyle. The best part is, you don’t need any previous experience in yoga in order to achieve results with your very first class.

Stop by the clinic to pick up a pamphlet for more information. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Did you know that we can bill your insurance if you have acupuncture coverage? We also accept health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for payment. We want to help you feel better!

Acupuncture Helps to Repair Brain Damage Done by Drug Abuse

There have been several reports before of research and theories about the usefulness of acupuncture in treating addiction but few have yielded concrete proof, that is until now. A recent study found that acupuncture at the Zusanli point significantly decreased the activation of heroin cues in the brain. Heroin cues are responsible for inducing sensations linked to reward and craving in the mind and the acupuncture used in this study quickly suppressed these sensations.

Drug addiction and abuse is a serious problem for a lot of people and overcoming that addiction sometimes seems insurmountable but this research proves that acupuncture can be an essential part of rehabilitation.

http://www.nrronline.org/article.asp?issn=1673-5374;year=2012;volume=7;issue=33;spage=2607;epage=2616;aulast=Cai;type=0

Kundalini Yoga with Malarie

Saturday- May 9th @ 10:00AM-11:30AM ~$11

Kundalini Yoga with Malarie

Saturday- May 9th @ 10:00AM-11:30AM ~$11

You are invited to join Malarie Matsuda as she teaches an uplifting yoga set suited perfectly for beginners to advanced practitioners.  She will play her symphonic gong while you deeply relax and let the soothing sound waves wash over you penetrating into every cell.  We will close with a rejuvenating meditation for stress relief.  Afterwards enjoy time in conscious community while sipping on some ginger tea.

Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques.