Acupuncture for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or PTS… PTS(D) has been shortened to PTS. Drop the “D” and Drop the Stigma. This is a VERY REAL issue that more folks than you think (and their loved ones) must deal with. Why Acupuncture for PTS: Sleep Energy Anxiety Drug-free Mild to Moderate Depression […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Pain Tolerance. But, first… Where Low Pain Tolerance Comes From Trauma PTSD/ PTS Genetics Pandemics/ Disasters/ Wars Your Pain Tolerance can say a lot about you. Interestingly, studies have found red heads to have lower pain tolerance. There may be more than one factor at play… Genetics can […]
Why Does Vitamin D Deficiency Seem to be the New Norm? Change in Diet Change in Chemicals sprayed on our Food Diet & Chemical Effect on our Gut (Vitamin D Deficiency) Why was vitamin d deficiency not a problem in Grandma’s day?… People used to get their vitamin d from foods such as lard, fish […]
Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 What’s the deal with vitamin D and COVID?… Countries have found their sickest people with COVID-19 also have tested deficient in vitamin d. Countries with the highest death rates from COVID-19 also reported highest rates of vitamin d Deficiency. Low Vitamin “D” Often Stands for Depression This is […]
What are Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency?… Depression Fatigue Bone Loss Hair Loss Frequent Illnesses Slow Healing Wounds The above Signs/ Symptoms may or may not be from deficient vitamin D in your body. However, most of the population, especially here in Minnesota (far from the equator) need to supplement with Vitamin D. “D” for […]
Who is Prone to Vitamin D Deficiency? Age Obese Women Medications Northern climates Are you in a population that is prone to having a vitamin d deficiency? Osteoporosis Kidney/ Liver Disease Darker skin pigmentation Gastrointestinal Surgeries (i.e., gastro bypass) Risk factors of vitamin D Deficiency-Explained: As we age, we tend toward malabsorption of vitamins and […]
What is the Science behind How Acupuncture Helps Pain and Depression? Fight or Flight vs. Rest & Digest Acupuncture increases circulation Acupuncture lowers inflammation Acupuncture releases endorphins (feel-good hormones) I get this question often from friends, family and patients: How does Acupuncture relieve?… Pain Anxiety Depression Well, I will tell You How… […]
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is available in Anoka at Aleesha D Acupuncture. Aleesha Ackerman, Lac is a licensed acupuncturist who has received Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture training! Erase fine lines and diminish deep wrinkles in Anoka. Why Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture? Aleesha Ackerman is board certified by the state of Minnesota and nationally […]
Aleesha D Acupuncture is Moving August 1st, 2020! Moving from Main St to 229 Jackson Street, Suite #130 in August 2020. Why the Move?… Much better fit… Improvements: Parking: Parking lot right next to building so you should have a place to park close to your appointment! Noise: 229 Jackson Street is […]
