By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 11th, 2009  Did you know Chinese medicine actually has five seasons instead of our typical four?
Summer is divided into 2 parts…summer and late summer. Late summer or
“Indian summer” is that special time at the end of summer and before autumn
when there often is a hot spell. The Spleen and Stomach rule the summer season. What this means is these two
organs are now more active and more vulnerable to problems at this time
of year. The Stomach and Spleen are related to the “Earth element.” Our earth provides
support and nourishment for all life. Your Spleen and Stomach provide
nourishment for your body. Your food is ingested, digested, transformed,
transported and assimilated into your physical body creating muscle, bone,
blood and energy. You are what you eat. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 2nd, 2009 Can you believe it’s August already? Hope you’re having a wonderful summer. Join me at 7pm this Wed, August 3rd when I’ll be interviewed on the Cirkla Radio Show with Amy Jewell.
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Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. For more than 24 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and a certified instructor by Health Preservation Association. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Visit www.orientalmedcare.com. Permanent link to this post (110 words, estimated 26 secs reading time) By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on July 4th, 2009  Have you ever wondered if over the counter pain medications like Tylenol, aspirin-free Anacin, Excedrin and various cold medicines could damage your organs? Well, listen to this study that was published in the Journal of American Medical Association (7/5/06, Vol. 296, No.1). 145 adults were given either a placebo or four grams of acetaminophen. The study was inpatient and diet controlled (meals were provided).
ALT is an abbreviation for alanine aminotransferase (there’ll be a quiz next week), which is what is released in the blood when liver cells are damaged. The ALT levels increased to almost 5 times normal in 19% of the subjects that were given the acetaminophen. No increases were detected in the placebo group. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on June 20th, 2009 Did you know that not all acupuncturists are not the same? Yes, it’s true. Selecting the right acupuncturist to treat your health problems is an important decision that can either make your acupuncture a success or turn it into a disaster. The sad fact is that there are people who go out and take a few weekend courses on acupuncture, buy some needles and themselves “acupuncturists.” This is like someone buying a stethoscope and calling himself a doctor! In the state of Minnesota it is sadly legal for chiropractors to take only 100 hours of training in acupuncture. (They are not allowed to used the term “acupuncturist”) Would you get brain surgery from someone who had just a weekend of training? By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on June 13th, 2009  Would you like to look younger by only spending minutes a day using a simple acupressure facial massage? All you need are your fingertips and it costs you nothing to perform daily.
Join us to learn a wealth of information about how acupressure points stimulate energy, blood circulation and improve internal organ functioning. Here’s a brief sample of the tools you’ll get: • Special points that rejuvenate the face and body.
• How to relieve stress, sinus pressure, headaches, jaw tension and tired eyes.
• Powerful breathing techniques that intensify the effects of Acupressure.
• Flush out toxins and improve facial tone.
• Discover a natural, professional treatment that will magnify the anti-aging effects by 300%. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on June 7th, 2009 You’ve probably had headaches of some sort. Maybe you popped a Tylenol or Aspirin and forget about it. But some headaches need professional evaluation. June 7-13 marks National Headache Awareness Week. Headaches obviously are complex, with a wide range of causes from sinus problems, to eyestrain, stress, lack of sleep or even drinking too much caffeine. The goals of National Headache Awareness Week are:
• to attract recognition that headache pain is a real and legitimate condition,
• to encourage sufferers to see a licensed health professional for proper diagnosis and treatment
• to let headache sufferers know that there are treatments for their condition that works. This is a preview of National Headache Awareness Week June 7-13 . Read the full post (347 words, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 21st, 2009  Here’s your chance to receive a free Chinese pulse diagnosis. Stop by Richfiield Lutheran Church on the corner of Nicollet Avenue S. and 60th Street, Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10am to 3pm in Minneapolis, MN.
The most respected method of diagnosis in Chinese Medicine is “Pulse Diagnosis.” This method is a lost art with very few practitioners competent in its immense subtlety. Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. is personally trained in this lost art. Used correctly, the pulse can reveal anatomical problems such as soft tissue damage, allergies, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, ovarian cysts, bone spurs, gall stones, sinus infections, gastric ulcers and a host of other physical aliments. At the Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC this method of pulse diagnosis is used daily in our treatment protocol. This is a preview of Free Chinese Pulse Diagnosis June 6 Minneapolis, MN . Read the full post (182 words, 1 image, estimated 44 secs reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 9th, 2009 An ambitious athlete runs beyond her physical limits, refuses to rest enough, and finds herself suffering from plantar fasciitis. An overworked attorney sleeps only four hours a night and complains of migraines. A young woman eats too much sugar and not enough protein, and she experiences dizziness, irregular periods, and anxiety. What’s happening here? All of these people are resisting the natural laws that govern the universe. As a result, they’re having health problems. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on November 30th, 2008 
Here’s your chance to receive a free Chinese pulse diagnosis. Stop by the Windom Community Holiday Stop & Shop, Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 12 to 6pm. Just look for the big tent at Liberty Frozen Custard’s parking lot at 54th Street and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, MN. The most respected method of diagnosis in Chinese Medicine is “Pulse Diagnosis.” This method is a lost art with very few practitioners competent in its immense subtlety. Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. is personally trained in this lost art. Used correctly, the pulse can reveal anatomical problems such as soft tissue damage, allergies, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, ovarian cysts, bone spurs, gall stones, sinus infections, gastric ulcers and a host of other physical aliments. At the Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC this method of pulse diagnosis is used daily in our treatment protocol. This is a preview of Free Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, Saturday 12-6-08, Minneapolis, MN . Read the full post (199 words, 1 image, estimated 48 secs reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on November 11th, 2008 Did you know that 80% of people in hospitals are there because their stress has manifested as a chronic health problem that now has to be treated more drastically? Your body’s stress mechanisms were designed to support you during stressful times, like in an emergency. But not during the constant stress to which we are often exposed. Stress can be externally produced by an unfulfilling job, a difficult supervisor, a stressful home life, caring for an aging parent, or by uncertainty about the circumstances around you, either about work, or world issues. And stress can be internally produced…for example, constant worrying, driving yourself too hard, being a perfectionist, or carrying grudges. | Schedule an AppointmentTo Inquire or Schedule an Appointment
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Steven Sonmore, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 20 years experience of health care and pain management.