Whole Health Wellness Blog | Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Nutrition | Denver, Colorado

My best breakfast tip is Rethink your ideas about breakfast.  The American breakfast – this notion of a separate group of foods served exclusively in the morning – is something of an anomaly.  For most of the world, breakfast consists of last night’s dinner leftovers.  Sound crazy?  Look at it this way: 1) Leftovers require [...]

Women suffering from sever hot flashes that often occur during menopause may be afforded some relief through Acupuncture. These hot flashes, which often occur at night, can significantly disrupt sleep and affect a woman’s quality of life.
A study was recently concluded on 29 menopausal women who were experiencing at least seven moderate to severe hot [...]

There may be very good news for asthma sufferers given the results of a test recently conducted by the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing. This study showed that Acupuncture treatment could be used to significantly improve breathing ability.
The goal of the study was to determine if pulmonary (lung) function could be positively [...]

1 c brown rice
2 ½ c water*
2 c spinach**, finely chopped
½ c scallions, finely chopped
½ c fresh parsley, preferably flat leaf
¼ c fresh basil, finely chopped
Pinch of nutmeg

In a pan, bring water and rice to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer and cover.  Allow to cook until tender, approx. 30-40 minutes.  In a separate pan, [...]

1 lb ground buffalo, cooked
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 sticks of celery, chopped
1 bunch of lacinato kale, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp nutmeg (or mace)
½ tsp salt
2 tomatoes, sliced
¼ c fresh parsley, chopped

Topping:

1 ½ lbs red potatoes, cooked (peeling is optional, your preference)
4 Tbsp buttermilk (or [...]

Helping a dementia patient deal with the symptoms of agitation is one of the most challenging problems for healthcare workers and family. An upset patient might get into a fit of yelling, attack other people, and even risk hurting themselves and others.
A recent study was conducted to determine if Acupressure could be of benefit in [...]

People who accidentally find themselves in the unfortunate situation of needing hospital emergency room services may soon have a greater likelihood of discovering that the services of a chiropractor will be available to them. For some, this could be the most fortunate part about their ER visit.
This trend toward chiropractors working in the ER setting [...]

1 carrot, cubed
1 turnip, cubed
1 rutabaga, cubed
½ small cabbage, shredded
1-2 zucchini or yellow squash, cubed
1 strip of Kombu seaweed, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 c water
1-2 Tbsp arrowroot
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 pkg tempeh, cut into strips
Tamari (optional)

Place the vegetables, kombu, ginger and water in a large heavy pan.  Simmer for about 10 [...]