FREE Chinese Pulse Diagnosis May 26th

Chinese Pulse DiagnosisHere’s your chance to receive a free Chinese pulse diagnosis. Stop by the YMCA – Southwest Area Health Fair at 550 Opperman Drive in Eagan, MN 55123 on Wednesday, May 26th from 2 to 5pm.

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.

Integrative Medicine For Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (DM) refers to a group of common metabolic disorders related to hyperglycemia. While there are many different types of DM, DM is increasing in incidence worldwide and predisposes one to numerous other medical conditions including cardiovascular, renal disease, lower extremity amputations and adult blindness.

The two classes of DM are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  DM Type 1 is characterized by total or near-total insulin deficiency and Type 2 DM are a heterogeneous group of disorders that all have defining features based on:

• degree of insulin resistance
• impaired insulin secretion
• increased production of glucose

Happy Chinese New Year!

“The Tiger symbolizes passion, power and daring. The Year of the Tiger is bound to be a big, bold year.”

It’s coming up quickly! Are you ready? Drama, intensity, change and travel will be the keywords for The Year of The Tiger which begins on February 14th, 2010. It won’t be a dull 12 months for anyone. The Year of the Tiger will bring far reaching changes for everyone. New inventions and incredible technological advances have a good chance of occurring. For all of the Chinese horoscope signs, this year is the one to be active…seizing opportunities and making the most of our personal and individual talents. Everything happens quickly and dramatically in a Tiger year…blink and you could miss an important chance of a lifetime!

Can Acupuncture Help Your Back Pain?

Woman Back PainBack pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. It is one of the most frequent causes of missed workdays and one of the most expensive conditions in the United States; according to a recent government report nearly one million people in the U.S. took time away from work to treat and recover from some sort of back pain.

Back problems can be caused by an inordinately wide range of problems. It can exist alone, or it can be caused by a condition that occurs elsewhere in the body, with the pain being transmitted (referred) to areas of the back by the nervous system. The majority of backache sufferers complain of pain in the lower back; the second most common site of discomfort is the base of the neck.

Free Chinese Pulse Diagnosis at Richfield Health Fair – October 17th

Chinese Pulse DiagnosisHere’s your chance to receive a free Chinese pulse diagnosis. Stop by Richfield Lutheran Church on the corner of Nicollet Avenue S. and 60th Street, Saturday, October 17, 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.

Enjoy the Energy of Fall

“In ancient times those people who understood Tao (the way of self cultivation) patterned themselves upon the Yin and the Yang (the two principles in nature) and they lived in harmony…”  The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine 

There is a slight nip in the air. The days are starting to get shorter. And just as the squirrels have gotten down to the business of storing nuts for the winter, we find ourselves a little more serious and less carefree than in summer. Whether you’re preparing for school or preparing for a new business venture, you know that Fall has arrived.

Are We A Drug Nation?

There are so many people out there that need help with their health. And there are way too many people on too many prescription drugs. Check out this hilarious

The Secret Season of Chinese Medicine

100_6677Did 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.

Chinese Medicine Health Tips – Cirkla Radio Interview

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.
Learn Chinese medicine health tips needed to take care of yourself.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cirklagirl
Call-in Number: (718) 508-9274

In Health,
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.

Can Pain Medications Hurt Your Kidneys?

People with kidney disease who regularly take aspirin or acetaminophen may increase their risk of developing kidney failure.  According to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine (December 20, 2001; 345:1801-1808), the use of aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3, Aspirin Free Anacin, DayQuil, Tapanol, Tempra, Valorin to mention a few) may increase the risk of kidney failure in those with existing kidney disease. 

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