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China has long been known for having a population that was almost devoid of overweight citizens. Now with the advent of modern fast food infiltrating their society, things are changing.

If you visit China, you might be shocked at how many KFC’s and McDonald’s there are now. . . . → Read More: Weight Loss With Acupuncture – Minneapolis, MN]]>

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China has long been known for having a population that was almost devoid of overweight citizens. Now with the advent of modern fast food infiltrating their society, things are changing.

If you visit China, you might be shocked at how many KFC’s and McDonald’s there are now. And if you go inside any of these fast food restaurants you’ll find dozens of teenagers. With China’s recent economic rise, some Chinese have changed their lifestyle and eating habits for the worse. Some Chinese parents have checked in their overweight teenagers into the Aimin Fat Reduction Clinic in Tianjin in northern China.

The Aimin hospital specializes in treating weight loss with TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine)– acupuncture, herbal medicine and diet. They also encourage exercise such as swimming, badminton and basketball. According Dr. Shu Li Dong, director of Aimin hospital, the goal is to not only lose weight but help patients learn a healthy lifestyle to prevent gaining the weight back in the future.

Even some people from the US have flown to the other side of the world to get to this innovative weight loss clinic. But truth be told you don’t have to fly all the way over to China to loose weight with acupuncture. At our Minneapolis clinic we treat weight loss naturally daily.

The Acupuncture Weight Control is effective in making it easier to lose weight and maintain that loss.

Here’s how it works:

• Reduces hunger and food cravings so you can lose weight.
• Allows your body to take in less fat from the food you eat.
• Feel full so you can eat less.
• Eases the frustration and anxiety that triggers overeating.

Just read this testimonial from one satisfied acupuncture patient:

“The MOST amazing thing for me is…for the last FOUR weeks, I have not been binge eating! I had been binge eating for months and months, maybe years! This is something I really didn’t think I could stop! I also have not been eating after 8:00 at night! I usually graze with a junk food feedbag on from 8:00 – 10:00 at night! This was really quite spectacular for me! That’s a lot but wait…there’s more! I also have stopped drinking coffee and I haven’t had any sugar or sweets! Four weeks! That’s pretty much a miracle in my world! So…one would have to think that just MAYBE there IS truth to the fact that acupuncture can help you lose weight! I am a BELEIVER!

Did I mention that I haven’t had any cakes, cookies, donuts, ice cream or various heavenly delights? Even grocery shopping, I usually am compelled to purchase some yummy thing I see on display and I have been able to pass by my usual triggers!

I should tell you that part of the weight loss acupuncture stimulation is to help curb your appetite. It also helps with cravings! I wouldn’t have believed it, not a chance with me…but I’m winning more battles against my favorite non-healthy food choices than I ever thought possible!” J. Coulton, one delighted, continuing to slim down, acupuncture recipient!

The Acupuncture Weight Control includes 10 sessions with dietary and herbal prescriptions to fit your diagnosis. Call us NOW to schedule your Acupuncture Weight Control and experience a healthier you. 612-866-4000. Or visit us at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/loss_weight_acupuncture.html

About the author: 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 maintains an active practice in Minneapolis, MN.

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Have you noticed?

And 2010 is losing its grip a little bit more each minute. I’m ready, are you?

2010 was a great and transformative year. Moving productively from 2010 into 2011 – and having someone you can count on to support you to do it makes it easier. That’s why we at Complete Oriental . . . → Read More: Top Ten New Year’s Resolution]]>

Have you noticed?

And 2010 is losing its grip a little bit more each minute. I’m ready, are you?

2010 was a great and transformative year. Moving productively from 2010 into 2011 – and having someone you can count on to support you to do it makes it easier. That’s why we at Complete Oriental Medical Care are here to assist you in creating a whole new possibility in your health.

It is no surprise that many of the top ten New Year’s resolutions are related to better health. Number 1 is to “lose weight,” number 2 to “quit smoking,” with “exercise more” and “eat healthier” also among the top ten.

But no matter how committed you may be to your new health resolution, it is much too easy to become sidetracked. We are all constantly bombarded with commercials that make the least healthy foods look and sound irresistible. Smoking is promoted as something that makes you look “cool” and calms you down. This is where your vision comes in:

1. Define what you want to change – lose weight, quit smoking, etc.

2. How will this change fit into the health vision for your life? Will you feel better, have more energy, worry less about your long-term health?

3. Give your new health vision power. Write it down, share it with others, find images from magazines to make a collage that represents your new vision. Hold images of yourself in your mind achieving your goal, feeling better, and having more energy. Imagine exactly how it will feel to take excellent care of yourself. Picture yourself walking through your life feeling confident about your health. Write all of this down to review whenever you feel tempted to quit.

4. Activate your new health vision. Take the first action toward your goal. Don’t fall into the trap of needing immediate gratification. Think of each step that you take as one step closer to your ultimate goal. Whenever you feel tempted to give up, go within and connect with your vision.

Your Plan for Better Health

In order to stick with your New Year’s resolution and see it through, you need to have a plan, and you need to have ways to deal with temptation when it hits – because it will! Here are some tips to get you through the rough spots:

1. Create a detailed plan to reach your goal. If you’re not sure how to reach it, do some reading, or find someone who can help you. There are numerous diets and recipes available for healthier eating, as well as many strategies to help you lose weight and quit stop smoking.

2. Find a great exercise professional to help you with your health vision. Exercise helps detoxify the body and makes you feel more alive. This can be a yoga teacher, Qigong instructor, and/or personal trainer. Do whatever you need to nurture your body and mind through the process.

3. Remind yourself that YOU are in control of your life and your health. Your cravings are not in control. If eating better is your resolution, keep a log of everything you eat. This will not only prevent you from cheating, but it will help you discover which foods make you feel best.

4. Find one great person who completely supports your new health vision. This will be someone you can call if you are struggling to stay with your resolution. Make sure it’s someone who will hear you without judgment and offer gentle but firm encouragement to keep going. In other words, find positive influences to counteract the negative influences that come from the media.

5. Work with affirmations and images. Write positive affirmations to keep you focused on the goal and to saturate your subconscious mind with your intention. “Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better” is a simple and classic affirmation. Another possibility is “I draw people to me who support my smoke-free lifestyle.”

6. Find an experienced, licensed acupuncturist to help you quit smoking, lose weight, and reduce cravings. This time proven system of Oriental medicine has worked for thousands of years.

Don’t forget that healthy living is an ongoing process. It’s a lifestyle that is evolutionary, not fixed. So, make this the year that you devote yourself to greater health. Live longer, increase your energy, and enjoy your life more!

In Better Health,
Steven Sonmore, L.Ac.
Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC
http://www.orientalmedcare.com

If you would like to enhance your health, lose weight or quit smoking and you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul/Twin Cities area be sure to sign up for our free newsletter at Minneapolis Acupuncture Health and Wellness. Or call our receptionist at 612-866-4000 to set up your first appointment for better health.

About the Author: For more than 20 years, Steven Sonmore has helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. He offers complete health care with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutritional counseling, and facial rejuvenation. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Copyright by Steven Sonmore. All rights reserved.

According to OK! Magazine Jennifer Aniston decided to get acupuncture after her friend Sheryl Crow advised her to do so. Apparently Jen sees Sheryl as some sort of a health guru and has been getting the singer’s advice on Chinese medicine.

“Jen sees Sheryl as her health guru, so when she suggested acupuncture, Jen went . . . → Read More: Jennifer Aniston Gets Acupuncture Upon Sheryl Crow’s Advice]]>

According to OK! Magazine Jennifer Aniston decided to get acupuncture after her friend Sheryl Crow advised her to do so. Apparently Jen sees Sheryl as some sort of a health guru and has been getting the singer’s advice on Chinese medicine.

“Jen sees Sheryl as her health guru, so when she suggested acupuncture, Jen went with it straight away,” said one insider. Jen wants to get pregnant so she’s convinced acupuncture will give her a helping hand.

“It’s reduced her stress, made her skin glow, helped her with weight loss and made her happier,” said one insider.

If you are a woman seeking better, pain-free health and live in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, Twin Cities area be sure to click this link and sign up for our newsletter to learn more. Minneapolis Acupuncture Health and Wellness

source: Showbizspy.com

Would you like to reduce your hunger so you can eat less? The Acupuncture Weight Control program is a series of acupuncture treatments that helps you feel full so that you can eat less and still have energy. This holistic therapy allows your body to take in less fat from the food you eat.

The Year of the Ox, which started on January 26, might be your most peaceful year since 2000. The Ox in Chinese astrology is no bull in a china shop. He/she is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. They are tireless workers who are detail oriented . . . → Read More: Happy Chinese New Year!]]>

The Year of the Ox, which started on January 26, might be your most peaceful year since 2000. The Ox in Chinese astrology is no bull in a china shop. He/she is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. They are tireless workers who are detail oriented and believe in doing things right the first time. The ox person is not extravagant, and spends his/her money wisely. Some famous Oxen are Barack Obama, Jon Bon Jovi, Jeff Bridges, Richard Burton, Charlie Chaplin, Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Walt Disney, Dustin Hoffman and Anthony Hopkins.

The Year of the Earth Ox, 2009, can be symbolized by a garden, giving it a sense of harmony.  With the Ox you can imagine a peaceful, relaxing garden or field with oxen eating grass. It is a year for healing and relaxation from the turbulent times the world has experienced since 2001. It is a time for rebuilding and reconstruction from the damage brought by natural disasters and the financial tsunami of 2008. The Year of the Ox is also a time to seek peaceful settlements, narrow the differences between cultures, and begin to care for one another. It is a year of pure Earth element so the theme for this year is caring for our planet Earth. The element of Earth will bring the mood of meditation… calm, thoughtful and peaceful means to settle any differences that may arise in 2009.

The Five Elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood) in Chinese medicine represent different parts of your body. The Earth element governs your digestive system, stomach, pancreas, muscles and cells. So these are the health problems that will occur the most in 2009. If you have suffered from heartburn or diabetes it is time to seek professional help. Health problems related to the Earth element include stomach problems, acid reflux or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Some of the ways that stress affects your digestive tract is it decreases the contractions of the small intestine and increases the contractions of the large intestine. (Not good)

Disorders of the Earth element can also mean problems of muscles and cells, like obesity. If you want to lose weight, check out our Acupuncture Weight Control at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/loss_weight_acupuncture.html .

Continuing on the issue of health problems, there is an absence of the Fire element in 2009, which could emphasize cardiovascular problems. These are all problems that Chinese medicine excels at treating.

To celebrate Chinese New Year we are offering new patients and patients who has not been in our clinic for 3 months or longer a FR** exam. We don’t to this very often, so hurry because this offer expires February 20th. If you would like to become a new patient just call 612-866-4000 and ask for the “Welcome New Patient Consultation” and you will receive your first consultation for free.

If you haven’t come into our clinic in 3 months or more call us and get a welcome back consultation free. This is a $49 value. This offer expires on February 20th. Give us a call at 612-866-4000 and schedule your fr** “Chinese New Year Consultation”, and mention this to a friend or loved one. But you have to do this by February 20th. That’s the last day for this offer for you and your friend or loved one.

Happy Year of the Ox,
Steven Sonmore, L.Ac.
www.orientalmedcare.com
612-866-4000
“There are no riches above a sound body.” – The Apocrypha

Twenty women, all between the ages of 22-42 and with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 27, were divided into two groups. The women who followed a regimen of a 2,000 calories per day diet, daily exercise and weekly acupuncture treatment, lost on average, more than twice as much weight as those who only . . . → Read More: Acupuncture Promotes Weight Loss in Women]]>

Twenty women, all between the ages of 22-42 and with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 27, were divided into two groups. The women who followed a regimen of a 2,000 calories per day diet, daily exercise and weekly acupuncture treatment, lost on average, more than twice as much weight as those who only dieted and exercised, even if they did not comply exactly with the treatment plan.

Source: Kuruvilla A., Acupuncture and Obesity
Medical Acupuncture 2003 14 (2) 32-33

We treat weight loss at our Minneapolis Acupuncture clinic daily. http://www.orientalmedcare.com/loss_weight_acupuncture.html