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Emotional Support Animals, Psychiatric Service Dog , Therapy Dogs and Federal Laws - SubRosa Mental Services, LLC In this 5 part series you will learn the difference between an Emotional Support Animal, A Psychiatric Service Dog and a Therapy Dog. Then we will examine the Federal Laws that apply to each. Emotional Support Animals Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) have gotten a significant amount of attention in....

Alcohol and Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - SubRosa Mental Services, LLC The Internet is full of mixed messages about alcohol and can be confusing. The Good: There have been many studies that have shown alcohol in moderation really does have health benefits. Specific studies that show it decreases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks by up to 40 percent, all type...

Sleep Disturbance and Insomnia Solutions | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. Sleep Disturbance and Insomnia SolutionsBlog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. Good quality, uninterrupted sleep is essential to achieving optimal health. Without it, we fall prey to a number of health problems such as increased body mass index (BMI), a decline in cognitive performance, depressi...

The Gut Brain Connection: Boost Brain Power and Metabolism | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. The Gut Brain Connection: Boost Brain Power and MetabolismBlog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. What if there was one action you could take today to improve your memory, decision making, and mental clarity all without mental strain? Just imagine how this could help nurture better relationships....

New & Updated Reiki 1 Training! - Alternative Medicine Now This is a NEW and UPDATED Reiki 1 Training Class, specially created for the unprecedented times we are living in. I'm inviting you (or anyone you know who might be interested) to attend my next Reiki Level 1 Training Workshop on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Click on this link t...

What is Dampness and How Can Acupuncture Help? Dampness is an insidious beast. It works its way in, silent and sneaky. Before you know it, you’re filled with it, and you can barely get out of your own way. Damp is a term acupuncturists use when fluids of the body aren’t being processed correctly, leading to a buildup that can settle in and [...

This Thing Called “Forgiveness” - Joann Dunsing Hypnosis What does forgiveness mean to you? As I was working with a hypnosis client yesterday she repeatedly said that she thought her biggest problem would be resolved if she just “forgave”. “Oh really?”, I inquired. I asked what forgiveness means to her. She sincerely replied, “I think forgivenes...

Discover the 24-Hour Qi Clock in Chinese Medicine Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night at about the same time? Or do you find yourself feeling really tired at a specific time in the middle of the afternoon? Do you wake up every morning about the same time? Have you ever wondered why? Chinese medicine has the answer. Did […]

6 Tips To Recover From COVID at Home | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. 6 Tips To Recover From COVID at Home Leave a Comment / Blog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. If you are recovering from COVID there are some natural remedies you can use at home to recover quicker. First eat a healthy diet. Using Chinese medicine principles we look at food therapy differently.....

Hypnotherapy Works! - Joann Dunsing Hypnosis Hypnotherapy works when you’re taught how to work it! It took me 6 months to overcome all of my fears and technical challenges but I did it! Ok, so I didn’t work on it every day. Ok, so I didn’t even work on it once a month. I can tell you, I started “trying” to […]

6 Truths About the Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar Complete Oriental Medical Care A study published by the JAMA Internal Medicine found that more than 70 percent of Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar. Sadly, most of us are addicted to sugar, which happens to be hidden in most of the foods and drinks we consume. Added sugar can cause a whole array of...

Happy 4th of July America - Complete Oriental Medical Care We wish you a happy 4th of July. May you and yours have a joyous, safe celebration. Independence Day is the most patriotic and enthusiastically celebrated of all America's holidays. Enjoy your barbeques, picnics and the fireworks! Our country has been through so much since last year. So many busines...

Happy Summer Solstice! | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. Happy Summer Solstice!Blog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. It is one day before the Solstice. It’s a great time to create a long-term better vision for yourself and humanity that you can meditate on for this Summer Solstice. Yes, there is lots of drama and chaos happening around us, but this...

Study Shows Telehealth is Environmentally Friendly | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. Study Shows Telehealth is Environmentally Friendly Leave a Comment / Blog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. Telehealth is often marketed for its benefits to the patient and clinician, but what about its effect on the environment? One health system analyzed the impact that its connected health pl...

From Chaos to Wellness | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. From Chaos to Wellness Leave a Comment / Blog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. Whether you are self-quarantined at home or an essential worker out in the world, you are probably experiencing a broader range of emotions than usual during this COVID-19 pandemic. Many are being overwhelmed by feel...

Dream Interpretation: The Basics & Beyond - Alternative Medicine Now Have you ever wondered what dreams mean? Dream Interpretation: The Basics & Beyond is a self-paced online course designed to help skeptics and believers unlock the unlimited potential of dreams. Imagine what could happen if you could: Let go of skepticism learn to access a deeper source of wisdom un...

What Is Acu-Emotional Release? | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. What Is Acu-Emotional Release?Blog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. Have you ever felt hooked into an emotion so much that you just couldn’t get rid of? Maybe you felt angry or frustrated about something that happened and you just can’t get it off your mind? Western medicine attributes only...

Saving Ourselves Requires Saving the Planet - Alternative Medicine Now Earth Day observances are great . . . but not enough. This Out of My Mind column in the Shepherd Express examines the moral imperative of our time; making the Earth habitable for future generations. Earth Day is about honoring and celebrating the incredible miracle of this living planet. As it shoul...

Shamanic Breathwork Classes - Alternative Medicine Now Facilitated by Monica Crider Center for the Healing Arts Friday, April 23rd 6:00p - 9:00pm $40 What Is Shamanic Breathwork? Shamanic Breathwork is a powerful somatic process that allows individuals to experience deep healing and transformation on a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical level. Us...

Acupuncture for Irritability and Moodiness Complete Oriental Medical Care Everyone suffers from irritability and moodiness from time to time, but if you find that a short temper and frustration are becoming a constant issue for you, then acupuncture might be your solution. Often irritability and moodiness are the consequence of chronic stress in your life. Over time these...

How Nature Supports Your Wellness | Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. How Nature Supports Your WellnessBlog / By Steven Sonmore, L. Ac, Dipl. Ac. Spring is an amazing time to reconnect with the natural world. Did you know that being in and around nature actually improves our physical, mental, and emotional health? Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, it’s time to...

It’s In Your Imagination! - Joann Dunsing Hypnosis Hypnosis is your imagination taking you everywhere you want to go! Albert Einstein said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” We have powerful imaginations. It’s true, although some people tell me they don’t have a good imagination. Really? I inquire, “Ho...

The Health benefits of Tai Chi - Alternative Medicine Now Tai Chi is a mind and body fitness exercise, health practice, and internal martial art that incorporates knowledge of Chinese medicine, Taoist philosophy, health preserving exercises (Dao Yin), breathing techniques (Tu Na), Qigong (energy cultivation exercises), and martial arts techniques. It origi...

EFT ‘Tapping’ Training & Certification - Alternative Medicine Now Live Online Class – March 13-14, 2021 Meet wonderful new friends Learn a truly life-changing tool Experience profound personal transformation Become an EFT practitioner! Whether to start an exciting new career, give your existing healing practice a competitive edge, or to transform your own life a...

I’m no longer interested in saving the world… - Daniela Solis ...nor saving anyone else, for that matter. For a long time that realization bothered me. Didn’t I want to be a good Buddhist? Sentient beings are numberless, we vow to save them... But I don’t want to make any more vows that require for me to abandon myself. Now, way back when, my approach to [...