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Lynn Jaffee - ArticlesLynn Jaffee has authored numerous articles on health and authored the book \"Simple Steps: The Chinese Way to Better Health\". She has worked in the field of health promotion since 1985. Lynn has a masters in Oriental medicine from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is nationally certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology, as well as the Mei Zen method of cosmetic acupuncture.
Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Eat BetterIf you’re like most people, you want to be as healthy as possible. You probably also realize that what you eat plays a big role in your health and how you feel. We are constantly bombarded with messages, ads, and Oprah segments on miracle foods, and amazing diets. However, the reality is that with some simple guidelines, you can eat healthfully without a lot of effort or crazy diets. Help! My Hair is Falling Out!There is nothing worse than a shower drain full of hair, especially if it’s yours and it’s falling out fast. Or perhaps you run your fingers through your hair and come up with a handful. Your hairbrush is full and you’re finding stray hairs – lots of them – on your pillowcase. If your hair is falling out, here is some information for keeping it where it belongs—on your head! How is Your Acupuncture Practice Doing?Do you know how well your acupuncture practice is really doing? Do you know your income, expenses, cash flow, taxes, and how many patients you see each week or month? Keeping track of these things can make or break a small business and are important for a number of reasons. Your Acupuncture Practice: What's Your Vision?The doors to your acupuncture practice are open and you’re ready for patients. Or perhaps your doors have been open for years, and you’re just barely hanging on. Maybe the marketing tactics that you’ve been using haven’t been wildly effective, but you don’t know what else to do. Whatever the circumstances, you’re ready for a steady stream of patients. The most important thing you can do to build the practice you desire is to be really clear as to what it is you desire–your vision. Natural Help for HeartburnYou’ve got what feels like a three-alarm fire under your ribcage or at the top of your chest. Maybe you just overindulged in a gourmet meal or knocked down a chili dog with the works. You belch; maybe drink a little water, but the fire burns on. That after-dinner hell you’re experiencing is most likely heartburn. There’s good news, however, read on for some tips on quenching the heat of heartburn. What to Eat This SummerFood therapy is an important and effective part of Chinese medicine, and for good reason—it's inexpensive and can be practiced at home. Healing with food is based on a number of principles, including choosing foods that are easily digested and appropriate to your particular health issues. During certain times of the year, the temperature of foods can make a difference in how you feel and your overall health. This is especially true during the hottest weather of the summer. Nixon, Appendicitis, and AcupunctureIn 1971, a man by the name of James Reston was visiting China and became sick. He was taken to a hospital and diagnosed with appendicitis. Shortly after, Reston underwent surgery and his appendix was removed, setting off a chain of events that is responsible for the mushrooming interest and acceptance of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the United States. Cool the Fires of InflammationIf you've ever had tennis elbow, tendonitis, an infection, or any condition that ends with "itis", you are no stranger to inflammation. Find out what’s behind the inflammatory process, how it affects your health, and what you can do to cool the fires of inflammation. What Do You Crave?The foods you crave are important clues to your health. Find out what your food cravings are saying about you. Nine Signs That You're OvertrainingExercise is the fountain of youth and one of the foundations of good health. However, it is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if some is good for you, a lot must be better. Become aware of these nine signs that you’re overtraining.
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