Acupuncture, Toxins, Toxicity, and Detoxification
For many years I avoided the words “toxicity, and toxins”. I told my friends to avoid using that word because it was too inaccurate. I thought it raised the specter of unclear health-foodie irrational thinking, and I never wanted to be associated with that stuff. Then I learned about the function of the liver in detoxifying […]
Affordable Acupuncture for Everyone on Wednesdays
If you’ve been turned off by the high prices of acupuncture, you can now have this effective natural treatment at a very affordable price. Community Acupuncture is a model in which a group of people receive treatment together. This is actually the most common way acupuncture is done in China, by the way. When the group is […]
CUPPING is here
Cupping at Acupuncture of Iowa is safe and effective. Laura Christensen is a Licensed Acupuncturist who practices cupping and all other asian medical therapies professionally and safely. Cupping is effective for many types of pain and muscle tension. This interesting and unusual therapy is common in homes throughout East Asia. It has become more well […]
July 4th Weekend and FOOD
For those of us managing autoimmune conditions, a big holiday weekend like this can be challenging. As I am currently on AIP, I am not eating grains, dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds, or nightshade veggies. That means no bun with my burger, no ice cream, no chips, no potato salad, no tabbouleh, no hummus….. So, I’m […]
Sycamore Rooms Available for Classes and Groups
We are now ready to rent beautiful Sycamore meeting rooms. These are two spacious newly remodeled professional the meeting rooms, one with kitchenette. Sycamore East is 24 x 30 with warm colors and carpet. Nice quiet space for a class or meditation group. Sycamore West is 30 x 30; a bright room with vinyl floor and […]
Community Acupuncture for Iowa City
Beginning in late September of 2016 we will have a Community Acupuncture Clinic at the Sycamore Rooms of Acupuncture of Iowa and Towncrest Natural Health Clinic. This clinic model will allow students, seniors, vets and others access to acupuncture, who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial constraints. The clinic will be […]
Research shows acupuncture is as effective as Claritin for dust mite allergies
Research from University of Dresden shows acupuncture is as effective as Claritin and other otc allergy medications for the runny nose associated with dust mite allergies.
President Obama Supports Acupuncture
on 14 January 2010. 1-14-2010: Healthcare reform may include alternative medicine therapy language. In a recent town hall meeting in St. Louis, MO, President Obama noted that he supports acupuncture. A licensed acupuncturist noted that the National Institutes of Health and the Wold Health Organization have “discovered through their studies that alternative medicine is often […]
A Little History of Acupuncture
I’ve been reading a lot lately on the history of CAM or Complementary and Alternative Medicine in order to prepare for my class next semester at the University of Iowa. One of the things I’m interested in is history of CAM, and in that research, have learned that Acupuncture actually came to Europe in the […]
New U of I course next semester
Laura has been chosen by the University of Iowa to teach “Studies in Complementary and Alternative Medicine” starting in January. It is a survey course, taught in the Global Health Studies Program. This course will be an overview of many of the major ideas and approaches that make up Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in […]