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How To Boost Your Immune System
There is a lot you can do to boost your immune system. All of them are important, and missing just one part can decrease your immunity significantly. Sleep Sleep is critical! It is the time of the day when you heal and recover. 70% of adults do not get enough rest at...
Innate Versus Acquired/Adaptive Immunity
Innate immunity is the immunity you are born with. It is nonspecific in its response to invaders. This consists of the first and second lines of defense, like the skin and antibacterial substances (enzymes). Acquired or adaptive immunity is the immune system you...
What Exactly Is Your Immune System?
Your immune system is made up of many different parts – both individual cells and proteins as well as organs and organ systems. The cells are things like your White Blood Cells (WBCs) and antibodies are proteins. The organs of your immune system are: skin, lymphatic...
National Nutrition Month: March 2020
March is National Nutrition Month! We all know proper nutrition is critical to good health, but most of us are still deficient. Actually, most Americans are nutritionally deficient – and not just a little bit! The most prevalent deficiencies include:1 Vitamin D...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has now reached the United States. We are constantly learning more information, so my update is based on what we currently know. Like I said in my January post, there is still no need to panic. Besides, when does panicking...
Coronavirus
Don't Panic! There is growing concern about the Coronavirus that has been spreading from China. The reason for concern is that it is a viral infection that can ultimately lead to pneumonia, which can be fatal. Pneumonia is the most common reason for children and...
Microneedle Derma Rolling
Facial Rejuvenation – Microneedle Derma Rollers At the office, we use the best microneedle derma rollers available – the AcuLiftTM Derma Roller. All AcuLiftTM products have been approved by the American Acupuncture Council for use. They have been shown to stimulate...
Stay Healthy This Fall!
By Dr. Janine Pulley It is that time of year again when the seasons change and people are getting sick. When you understand how the seasonal changes affect your body, you can more easily prevent the colds and such that come with them. In Traditional Chinese Medicine...
Why Don’t You Sleep Well?
By Dr. Janine Pulley, L.Ac. Sleeping is a critical part of your life - both because you need sleep to rest and heal, and because how you sleep at night makes a huge difference on the amount and quality of sleep you get. If you are not sleeping well, waking unrested or...
Are you Ready to Quit Smoking?
By Dr. Janine Pulley Smoking is one of the hardest addictions to quit. It is not just one addiction – it is three addictions. The first addiction is the chemical dependency on nicotine, the addictive substance inside cigarettes. The second is the oral fixation...