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The Value of CranioSacral Therapy

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:30:07 +0000

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle approach for releasing restrictions deep in the body to help relieve pain and dysfunction. The presence of cranial rhythms was discovered in the western world by osteopathic medical student William Sutherland in the early 1900s. Dr. Sutherland found that cranial sutures were designed to express small degrees of motion throughout life. He developed and taught a system of manipulating cranial bones, called cranial osteopathy, to osteopaths for many years.

As a result of his extensive research beginning in the 1970s, John Upledger D.O. developed a body of work focused on normalizing the membranes and cerebrospinal ﬂuid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. He named his method CranioSacral Therapy and began teaching his
therapeutic techniques to non-osteopaths.

The CranioSacral practitioner evaluates the craniosacral system using subtle palpatory skills and gently encourages the clientʼs body to self-correct. By enhancing the bodyʼs innate self-healing mechanisms, CranioSacral Therapy helps to alleviate headaches, migraines, stress
related disorders, ﬁbromyalgia, TMJ disorder, scoliosis, chronic pain and many other conditions.

CranioSacral Therapy is done on a massage table with the client wearing loose, comfortable clothing. Many individuals experience a profound feeling of relaxation and well-being during and after the session.

CranioSacral Therapy is compatible with other forms of healing such as acupuncture which also uses the bodyʼs natural forces to promote health.

Joy Athans is an RN, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Certified Massage Therapist. She owns and operates Chrysalis Healing Arts, a wellness practice in San Diego focused on CranioSacral Therapy and Aromatherapy Massage. Joy can be reached at joy@zen-touch.com, www.joyofhealth.massagetherapy.com or (619) 316-6714.

Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable acupuncture in San Diego. The staff strives to make complementary and alternative medicine accessible for our patients by offering extended hours for cash, insurance, workers compensation and personal injury visits. Located between the Hillcrest and North Park neighborhoods, Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy and Medical Massage. For questions about this article or for a consultation please call 619.358.9508 or contact us at info@sustaincommunityacupuncture.com.

Shin splints

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:00:48 +0000

Acupuncture for the treatment of Shin Splint Pain

Ever the bane of many athletes, shin splints are caused by very thin stress fractures in the tibia. They can be characterized by pain, tenderness, and sometimes warmth along the anterior portion of the lower leg. Generally, shin splints will go away on their own if you just take a break from activities. In the case of mild shin splints, icing the injury site and taking anti-inflammation medication as directed by your healthcare provider will often suffice. After an adequate rest and when the pain and tenderness are gone, resume your activities at a reduced level and work back to your previous intensity with care.

In cases where the shin splints become chronic or the pain doesn’t abate with rest and recuperation, acupuncture can be used to treat the condition by reducing pain and swelling and hastening the healing process. Treatment of shin splints via acupuncture methodologies have been shown to be affective. A clinical study in the Journal of Chinese Medicine found that patients who received acupuncture treatment or a combination of acupuncture treatment and sports medicine therapy reported that they felt the treatments were more effective in managing pain than just sports medicine treatments alone.

Additionally, a second study published by Medical Acupuncture reported the patient received a reduction in experienced pain within two days of receiving acupuncture for shin splints.

Given acupuncture’s success with managing pain relief, it’s no surprise that more athletes and weekend warriors are seeking treatment for shin splints with acupuncture to decrease pain and increase recovery time.

By Adrian Lankford

Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable healthcare and acupuncture in San Diego that makes the medicine accessible for our cash patients and our insurance, workers compensation and personal injury patients. Located between the Hillcrest and North Park neighborhoods, Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy and Medical Massage. For questions about this article or for a consultation please call 619.358.9508 or contact us at info@sustaincommunityacupuncture.com.

Chlorella: Worth adding to your dietary regiment

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:23:01 +0000

At Sustain Community Acupuncture we find it unnecessary to add many nutritional supplements into a patients diet. Proper sleep, exercise, a healthy dose of sunlight and eating lots of veggies with moderate servings of healthy proteins and fats gives us most everything we need.

Here, and article by Dr. Roman Sasik, Ph.D sheds some light into the healthful benefits of adding a modern supper food into our traditional Paleo Diets.

Chlorella is a genus of unicellular aquatic organisms that recently acquired a “superfood” status, in part because of its complete amino acid profile and a high omega-3 DHA and EPA fatty acid content. It has also been reported to lower blood pressure in humans, lower serum cholesterol, boost immunity, and even fight cancer.

Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable healthcare and acupuncture in San Diego. Located in San Diego between the Hillcrest and North Park neighborhoods, Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy and Medical Massage. For questions about this article or for a consultation please call 619.358.9508 or contact us at info@sustaincommunityacupuncture.com.

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admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:56:30 +0000

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San Diego Acupuncture: Sustain Community Acupuncture’s first video!

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:44:58 +0000

This is our fist of hopefully many videos. This is a review but we hope to present many informative segments as well.

Download the file here.

Using acupuncture to relieve cancer-related fatigue

Natasha — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:05:06 +0000

Bette Kaplan reports on a study of the usefulness of acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue. Read the full article here.

Promising results in a pilot study for treating fatigue with acupuncture.

“Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a pervasive component of the cancer spectrum that affects patients before, during, and after treatment. For example, as many as 90% of patients who have had a bone marrow transplant or some type of chemotherapy cope with CRF, and the syndrome affects up to 65% of patients undergoing radiation therapy.”

Because fatigue is so common and so limiting for patients receiving cancer treatment, oncologists are always searching for more effective treatment protocols. The UCLA Medical School and Center for East-West Medicine hosted a study on the effectiveness of integrative medicine in the treatment of breast cancer survivors. The trial was randomized and controlled, though the small number of patients qualified it as a pilot study, with hope of further investigation.

“The investigators wrote: ‘… the practitioners oriented patients towards a holistic view of health, built up their self-efficacy through a structured set of progressively challenging mastery experiences, and delivered acupuncture early on to achieve results that would enhance commitment to and confidence in self-care.’”

While the seven control patients received standard care, the treatment group was taught relaxation techniques and given advice on nutrition and exercise. In addition, they received acupuncture treatments once a week for 8 weeks. For the five patients in the treatment group, fatigue was reduced by 66%. In addition, no negative effects from the acupuncture were reported, such as bruising, panic, or fainting. While both groups maintained their medications and treatment with their personal physicians, it was the opinion of the researchers that the treatment group benefited greatly from the additional holistic care, especially as it enabled the patients to take care of themselves better while not in the clinic.

At Sustain Community Acupuncture our practitioners pride themselves on maintaining a strong relationship with patients. Instead of just treating symptoms, such as fatigue, the acupuncturists are also able to advise their patients on holistic care, herbal remedies, diet, and nutrition. As in the study, this practice increases the effectiveness of treatment.

Chinese Mulled Wine

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:56:29 +0000

Mulled wine is a delicious holiday treat. Zest the citrus with a carrot peeler to create large strips. In a large pot add 2 bottles wine, 1/2 the zest, herbs and honey. Simmer wine for 15 – 20 minutes. At this point add the brandy and serve in mugs. Garnish with citrus zest and a cinnamon stick.

2 Bottles of dry red wine
1/4 – 3/4 a cup of honey
3/4 cup brandy optional
4 cinnamon Sticks
8 black Pppper
8 cloves
3 star anise
2 -3 pieces fresh ginger (about the size of the thumb)
1 large orange zest
1 lemon zest

Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable healthcare and acupuncture in San Diego. Located in San Diego between the Hillcrest and North park Neighborhoods, Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy and Medical Massage. For questions about this article or for a consultation please call 619.358.9508 or contact us here.

Holiday Specials at Sustain Community Acupuncture

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:12:11 +0000

Special holiday offers at Sustain Community Acupuncture.

Gift certificates available for Acupuncture and Massage.

$30 Acupuncture

$45 New Patient Gift Cards

$65 Massage

$199 for 8 Community Acupuncture Visits

$259 for 12 Community Acupuncture Visits

$285 for 5 One Hour Massages

For every $100 in gift cards receive a gift card for a free 20 minute acupuncture Chill Out session for yourself or to give as a gift.

Open House and Toy Drive December 9th!

Natasha — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:51:31 +0000

Come for a night of holiday fun with your friends and family at Sustain. There will be Free Acupuncture from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (RSVP Please), Chair Massage, Drinks, Snacks and a festive atmosphere as we move into the holiday season. Please bring an unused stuffed toy to be passed along to the Ronald McDonald house.

What: Holiday Open House

When: December 9, 2011 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Where: 2537 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

Invite friends, family and coworkers to this festive free event. Please bring a stuffed toy for donation. Gift Certificates will be available for massage and acupuncture as well as special package discounts.

Call Today 619-335-0948 to RSVP.

Help raise food for the San Diego food bank!

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:53:48 +0000

Hello from Sustain Community Acupuncture!

The Good: We are helping the San Diego food bank raise food this holiday season. We now have a donation barrel in the front office and are asking our friends and patients to bring in cans of various types of food for those in need.

The Great: Dia and I have talked it over and we will give a dollar discount for each can donated from the 14th of November to the 22nd. The discount will extend up to the full price of the treatment. 30 cans = free treatment.

We are offering this for the community acupuncture only so please bring some cans, bring some friends and relax.

In the spirit of black Friday, don’t forget we offer gift certificates for the holidays. Give the gift of health to your friends and loved ones.