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Research Has Begun! It's too early to tell for sure, but preliminary data is starting to come out of southern Asia, and researchers are crunching the numbers.  What they've found so far shows that there is a correlation between sufficient Vitamin D levels in the blood and COVID-19 outcome or severity.  That just means it might it help people have a more mild case if they get it.  (Vitamin D is already known to help the immune system, just remember that this virus is new and we don't know for sure, so keep checking in with the CDC for pandemic updates.)...

Quite the Trend Our current global health crisis has been making most people at least a little bit stressed.  It is completely understandable to react with some level of anxiety, but stress can increase our blood pressure, decrease our immunity, and wreak havoc with our mood and sleep.  To combat this, many people are turning to animal companions to ease tension and make our extra time at home more enjoyable.  According to a FoxNews online article April 3, pet adoptions and fostering has increased nationwide by about 700 percent!     Companion Animals Help with Stress Having an animal companion in your home has...

When I woke up I had head and body aches and my fever was higher.  It definitely felt like a flu-like virus.  

The herbs worked so well that I didn't get much sicker.  I can't tell you how completely relieved I was.  

Here at Epsilon Acupuncture we of course continue to recommend that everyone follow guidelines set in place by the CDC and local health authorities, especially in regards to the current pandemic. Herbs Can Help In addition to social distancing and keeping clean, many people are seeking herbal formulas for immune system support, and for managing and improving the symptoms of illness.  While there is no cure or treatment for the current pandemic, some Chinese formulas can help with phlegm and congestion in general (which may or may not help with cough associated with viruses).  Our licensed acupuncturist is a fully trained Chinese herbalist.   Take Something...

The weather is starting to get a little nicer here in the Pacific NW, but we're all taking extra precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19.  It can feel a bit restrictive to stay home, but if you need herbs we've got you covered.   We have fully licensed and trained professional Chinese herbalist on our staff, so if you need a consultation we've got you covered.   This is how it works - email us first.  Then we establish you as a patient in with our partner clinic Vital Gate Acupuncture.   Next, you'll get electronic intake and consent forms.  Our herbalist,...