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	Peaceful Village News Late Summer 2007 Fall Energy Tune-up Are you sensitive to that ragweed that just bloomed? Now is the time to boost your immune system before the fall allergy season goes into full swing! Acupuncture is a great way to build up immunity. Some years ago, research was done on the effects of a famous acupuncture point near the knee, called Stomach 36. Researchers took a complete blood count of the participants, then acupunctured Stomach 36, then took another complete blood count. The white cell count of the participants had increased an average of 40% from that one treatment! It definitely works. The thing about acupuncture is, it can take awhile for it to make a difference in your symptoms. That means that if you wait until you’re sneezing or a having a sinus headache, progress will be slower than if you come ahead of the season for preventive treatments. Building immunity to fall allergies is best done weekly for four to six weeks, so start now if you suffer from ragweed; begin no later than October 1 for cedar. The dog days of summer can wear you down. Don’t go into autumn without giving your system a boost! Staying Cool Keeping up with changing fashions in mobile phones – “flip”, “fun” or “candy bar” phones – is one way of staying cool. Actually, I was thinking more about how to suffer less in the heat! · Drink lots of water. As we get older, our bodies don’t ask for water as obviously as they used to. It doesn’t mean they don’t need water. The other day I came in after an hour’s walk in mid-morning heat. I was starting in on my next activity before I realized I hadn’t reached for a drink of water! We need to remember to replenish fluids lost through perspiration and elimination. · Eat cooling foods. Keep it light – salads, sprouts, cucumbers, tofu, and such fruits as apples, watermelon, lemons and limes are great for the summer. Steam or simmer foods as quickly as possible. Avoid heavy foods on hot days – they can cause sluggishness. · Don’t overdo it outdoors. It’s tempting to spend the whole day outdoors, but it can be too much ultraviolet light on the skin and the eyes (wear sunscreen and sunglasses). Be aware of feeling internally overheated, and stop when you are tired. · Have relaxing acupuncture. Acupuncture cools internal heat and calms the spirit. High blood pressure, irritability and stress can make heat in the body flare upwards. Soothe yourself! For an appointment you may either: · Call: (512) 416-7600 · Email: Marty@peacefulvillageacupuncture.com OR · Drop in! Treatment Frequency In setting up a treatment strategy, one important aspect is frequency of treatment. How often should you come for treatment? There’s a general rule: If your pain (or discomfort) is 10 on a scale of 1 to 10, come every day until something changes. If your pain is 5 to 9, come 3 times per week or no less often than twice per week. If the pain is below 5, once a week will be fine. That said, there are many variations on this theme. I treat athletes who want to get back into their game, and the sooner the better. Even if pain is below 5, daily treatments to a recent injury or strain will relieve it. A few sessions (sometimes only one) will do it, and you’re back in the game. Maybe you haven’t the time to devote to three times per week sessions. Or the pain may be the result of injuries incurred years ago. Maybe you come in for long-term, chronic syndromes. In these cases, weekly sessions can yield results that will build greater health over time. A frequency less often than weekly will also yield results but you are not as likely to notice that improvement is taking place. For a week-old injury, come every day and you may be done in five days. Come once a week and it may take you ten weeks. The closer the treatments are received, the greater the net effect. Another rule: if your treatment “wears off” in five days, come every five days. Treatment frequency in China, upon which most acupuncture research is conducted, is three to five sessions per week. It’s like taking a supplement, or exercise, or brushing your teeth – it works better if it is frequent and regular. Still, exercising once per week is better than no exercise at all, and in time greater health will result. I hope this article helps you decide what treatment frequency will work best to fit your needs and your lifestyle. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Marty at the clinic, 512-416-7600. Thanks for entrusting your health to Marty Calliham. Be sure to call if you have any questions about how traditional Chinese medicine can help you and your family. Acupuncture is effective and affordable. Looking forward to seeing you again! Peaceful Village News - Late Summer 2007 Marty Calliham, Tx. 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