Acupuncture for Low Back Pain Relief!
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for low back pain. The American College of Physicians recently updated the 2017 clinical guidelines for treating low back pain. The new recommendations are to try modalities such as Acupuncture, massage, and tai chi first, before medications. Opiod addiction is a national epidemic and physicians are trying to decrease “pain killer” prescriptions for back pain. The new guidelines also note that acetaminophen (tylenol) provided no relief for low back pain.
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Dr. Monte’s Top 5 Fertility Tips for Women!
Infertility has become a major health issue for many couples trying to conceive. Lifestyle, nutrition, acupuncture, and herbal medicine can help enhance reproductive health for both Men and Women. Dr. Monte specializes in the treatment of infertility for Men and Woman. Utilizing Acupuncture and herbal medicine to regulate hormones, optimize ovulation, boost sperm count and reduce stress to help couples conceive naturally.
Here are the Top 5 Fertility Tips for Women!
Qi Gong Classes Starting February 2017!
Qi Gong is a form of movement, breathing, meditation, and positive intention to improve one’s health! Detailed instruction on the movements of Qi Gong, chinese medical theory, common health conditions Qi Gong can address, and seasonal health tips will be discussed. Join Dr. Monte in this one hour class on Wednesday mornings at 9 AM starting February 1, 2017. Classes will be held at G.O. Phipeny park, at 7th and Montana street, In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
All levels welcome! This is the only Qi Gong class in Coeur d’Alene and we hope to see you there on Wednesdays! Please call Dr. Monte at the clinic if you would like more information.
Mushrooms to Boost Immune Health!
Mushrooms are a super food often over looked in the nutrition world. These powerful fungi contain anti-oxidants, vitamin D, and polyphenols to boost immune function. All mushrooms have health benefits from the white button to the exotic shiitake mushroom. A new University of Florida study shows increased immunity in people who ate a cooked shiitake mushroom every day for four weeks. This is a simple dietary addition with big benefits! Another study
Tai Chi lowers blood pressure as effective as medication
Tai Chi is an ancient art of gentle movement and mental focus. It has a long history in China, originally as a martial art and now as a longevity health practice. Known for the flowing and soft movements to lubricate joints, increase balance, and calm the nervous system.
Dr. Monte to Discuss 3 Steps to Detox!
Please join me on March 16 at Natural Grocers in Coeur d’Alene to discuss detoxing naturally!