At the Threshold of Light: Honoring the Life of John F. Barnes, written by Maria Mandarino

Just like an Olympian getting up at 4am to practice on a cold and snowy morning, the patients who get the best results in my practice are the ones who show up when they don’t want to even get out of bed. Showing up when you feel great is easy. Showing up during the hard times can be tough. But showing up is what helps us win the game.

Five conditions routinely treated with acupuncture: insomnia, GERD, constipation, hot flashes and night sweats, anxiety and depression.

Do you struggle with GERD or indigestion? Emotional stress may be making those symptoms worse. The good news is acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help!

The fascia is central to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It holds tissue memory. Our somatic processing happens through the fascial system. And it is the place where the meridians of acupuncture exist. Authentic healing must address the fascial system or else results will be temporary.

Healthy relationships (including the relationship we have with ourselves) have everything to do with healthy digestion. Do you take time to enjoy your meals? Do you enjoy the company of the people with whom you share your meals? These things are all considered when we treat digestive problems with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Did you know that only a one percent drop in your body temperature can:

• decrease your body’s immune response by 36%?

• reduce your body’s metabolic function by 12%?

• decrease enzymatic activity in your body by 50%? *

Such significant physiological changes in the body can predispose us to all sorts of chronic health problems. 

This is one of the reasons why I am an advocate of Gold Moxa in my acupuncture treatments.