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Shared Space Available for Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, etc. (Salem, MA)

jeanie — Thu, 05 May 2011 23:07:13 +0000

The Salem Whole Health Center is a collaborative Group of Alternative
Health Professionals are looking to share office space in downtown
Salem with other alternative professionals.

We are in a newly renovated historical building on Front Street, Salem MA. Prime location!

Office includes three rooms with a shared waiting area. Great
lighting, piped in music with individual controls. Quiet building.
Wireless Internet, Heat and electric included.

We are currently looking for an experienced acupuncturist or massage
therapist to share a clinic room. The room is currently used by an
acupuncturist on Tuesdays-Fridays, and is available for rental on
Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Room is fully furnished, with table,
bolsters and other amenities as needed for acupuncture, massage or
other bodywork. Renter supplies needles, massage oils, table paper,
and other consumables.

One day per week is $130.00 per month. Discounts for multiple days. Contact info on our website myacudoc.com

More Good News About Vitamin D

jeanie — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:32:35 +0000

We found this great article touting even more benefits of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D fights urinary tract infections
Thursday, February 03, 2011 by: S. L. Baker, features writer

Besides protecting from cancer, obesity, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular problems, vitamin D helps build strong bones. And scientists have found this health building vitamin has a remarkable impact on the immune system, too. Vitamin D, it turns out, is necessary for the production of anti-microbial peptides, substances that fight off infection-causing bacteria, fungi, and viruses when these pathogens try to move into organs and through mucous membranes.

In fact, previous research has shown adequate vitamin D can help prevent colds and flu as well as serious lung infections, including tuberculosis. Now Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute and Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm have evidence that higher vitamin D levels offer especially strong protection against another common health problem — urinary tract infections (UTIs).

In their new study, just published in the journal PLoS One, the scientists wrote: “In the light of the rapidly growing problem of resistance to common urinary tract antibiotics, we suggest that vitamin D may be a potential complement in the prevention of UTI. Determining the vitamin D status of individuals with a history of UTI may be of importance to evaluate their ability to fend off intruding bacteria.”

The research team pointed out that the urinary tract is frequently exposed to infection-causing agents and has a built-in, rapid defense system. When pathogens threaten, an antimicrobial peptide known as cathelicidin is expressed if a person has a healthy immune system. The peptide is secreted by bladder epithelial cells and protects the urinary tract from an infection.

To read more of this article and the benefits of Vitamin D click here

Mind Calming Immune Boosting Acupuncture Session

jeanie — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:49:22 +0000

Special into offer to launch Ladies’ Night at the Acupuncture Center of Salem!

For women who have never experienced acupuncture or those who would like to release all of that post traumatic holiday stress, this session is for you. De-stress and revitalize for the new year.

Using an acupuncture protocol for calming the mind while boosting the immune system along with a few other pampering modalities, this treatment will soothe the body and soul!

Special rate $45

Please note that this session is offered by Jeanie Marie Kraft, L.Ac and is for female patients only. Other discounts do not apply to this rate.
Offer expires 2/13/11

This acupuncture session is not designed for any other purpose than stated above. If you are suffering from any other ailments please contact us to find the perfect treatment solution to fit your needs.

www.myacudoc.com

Patch Adams Transform 2010

jeanie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:49:38 +0000

Ladies’ Night at the Acupuncture Center of Salem

nkraft — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:57:09 +0000

The Acupuncture Center of Salem welcomes Jeanie Marie Kraft, L.Ac., to the practice beginning January 2011. Jeanie will be treating female patients on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.   Jeanie specializes in pain disorders, stress, and female issues using traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na, nutritional counseling, moxibustion, cupping, Bach Flower and Aromatherapy. To learn more about these TCM modalities please Click here

Jeanie Marie is the proprietor of Four Paws Acupuncture a housecall-based business treating dogs with Traditional Chinese Medicine. After 10 years of treating animals, she has developed a special gentle touch as she pampers her patients. It’s your turn to be pampered, too.  (Jeanie Marie will continue making K9 acupuncture house calls during the week as well.)

Norman Kraft, L.Ac is available full time at ACS Mondays through Fridays. He treats men, women and children. If you would like more information on acupuncture or services please visit the Acupuncture Center of Salem website.  

11 Healthy Tips to Start the New Year

jeanie — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:19:56 +0000

Happy Healthy New Year from all of us at the Acupuncture Center of Salem. Here are a few tips to start the new year on a positive note.

* Hydrate your body by drinking 8 glasses of filtered water a day. Stay away from tap water!
* Take a dose of Vitamin D everyday to boost your immune system.
* Take a food-based B complex to combat stress.
* Start the day off with simple yoga stretches or a yoga class.
* Dance around the house as if nobody is watching.
* Laughter is the best medicine. Rent fun movies.
* Lose those extra pounds by skipping soda and sugary coffee drinks.
* Eat a combination of colorful veggies and fruits every day.
* Turn off your TV and read a book.
* Take a few moments each day to be grateful for all the positive things in your life.

Happy Holidays from Acupuncture Center of Salem

jeanie — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:06:22 +0000

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season from all of us at Acupuncture Center of Salem.

We will be closed Christmas Eve Friday 12/24/10 through Boxing Day Sunday 12/26/10. Appointments for acupuncture sessions are still available for Monday 12/27/10 through Thursday 12/30/10. The office will be closed on New Years Eve Friday 12/31/10 through Sunday 1/02/11.

New ACS hours and services for 2011 will be announced soon.

Jeanie Marie Kraft, L.Ac. will be joining the practice starting January 2011. She will be treating women patients on Wednesday evenings. Specializing in pain disorders and stress using Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na, Nutritional Counseling, Bach Flower and Aromatherapy. Jeanie Marie is the owner of Four Paws Acupuncture . After years of treating animals, Jeanie has developed a gentle touch which she calls fluffupuncture. Pampering her patients is part of her treatment session.

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Treatment Expectations and Preferences as Predicto… [Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010] – PubMed result

nkraft — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:13:23 +0000

A study of 477 patients with low back pain found that treatment expectations and preferences for acupuncture were not found predictive of treatment outcomes. That is to say, you don’t have to believe in acupuncture for it to work. I’m sure most of my patients have heard me say something like this at one time or another. Here’s the science perspective on it:

Treatment Expectations and Preferences as Predicto… [Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010] – PubMed result

Chinese Acupuncture Affects Brain’s Ability To Regulate Pain, UM Study Shows

nkraft — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:43:31 +0000

ScienceDaily (Aug. 11, 2009) — Acupuncture has been used in East-Asian medicine for thousands of years to treat pain, possibly by activating the body’s natural painkillers. But how it works at the cellular level is largely unknown.

Using brain imaging, a University of Michigan study provides novel evidence that traditional Chinese acupuncture affects the brain’s long-term ability to regulate pain.

Read the rest of this article here: Chinese Acupuncture Affects Brain’s Ability To Regulate Pain, UM Study Shows