The Fifth Season
The Fifth Season

There is an extra season in Chinese Medicine: Late Summer. It begins late August and lasts through the Autumn equinox.  Chinese Medicine believes Late Summer belongs to Earth element. This season is represented by the element of earth, and the stomach, spleen, pancreas and muscles. In Chinese Medicine, the Stomach receives the food you eat and starts to break it down. The Spleen and Pancreas then distribute the nourishment throughout the body. The pancreas also regulates your blood-sugar levels....

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Do You Know Who Is Cupping You?
Do You Know Who Is Cupping You?

Did you know there is a difference in training between a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and other healthcare providers who offer acupuncture and other Eastern modalities such as cupping? Acupuncturists with a master's degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AOM) receive approximately 80% of their education exclusively in this field and undergo a minimum of 1800 hours of extensive clinical training. Other healthcare practitioners, such as medical doctors and chiropractors, may only use acupuncture and Eastern modalities as adjunct techniques in their primary practice.

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Should I Ice An Injury? Skip the RICE, get some MEAT
Should I Ice An Injury? Skip the RICE, get some MEAT

Whether you’ve overdone it in yoga class or found yourself with a stiff neck from not paying attention to form during CrossFit, it’s likely you’ve experienced a musculoskeletal injury that required RICE – the acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.  RICE has been prevalent since the 1970s, and is often touted as the gold standard for handling soft tissue injury. However, recent research has shown that RICE may actually delay healing and impair the body's ability to repair an injured area...

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Can You Spot Your Spots?
Can You Spot Your Spots?

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and UV radiation from the sun and tanning booths is the most common cause of skin cancer. Because we live in the beautiful sun-drenched southwest, Arizona residents are often exposed to UV radiation on a daily basis year-round. 

The good news? Skin cancer can almost always be cured when found and treated early. Do you know how to check your skin for changes recognize possible skin cancer? The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self examination of their skin in order to find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. They also offer many resources about the warnings signs of skin cancer and what to look for during a self examination.

Even better news? Regular use of sunscreen containing SPF 15 or higher offers protection from UV radiation. During the month of May, we are offering 25% off Mad Hippie SPF30+ sunscreen (regularly priced at $25.99). This amazing formula contains zinc oxide to offer full spectrum UVA/UVB protection without the use of chemical blocking agents. It also contains added antioxidants to help curb skin aging that is a result of free radical damage from sun exposure. 

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Microneedling Is Making Headlines
Microneedling Is Making Headlines

Microneedling therapy is making headlines and it’s no wonder! Skin rejuvenation results achieved from microneedling therapy are comparable with those achieved by lasers without the extensive downtime. Moreover, microneedling therapy is safe for all skin colors, unlike lasers.  Haven’t yet heard about microneedling? It is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of a device that contains fine needles. The needles are used to puncture the skin to create a controlled skin injury. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body to fill these microscopic wounds by producing new collagen and elastin. Results include improved skin texture and firmness, as well as reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.

At EAST Integrative Medicine, we use our Eclipse MicroPen® along with a topical anesthetic, so there is little to no pain during the treatment.  And we get great results.  Don’t just take our word for it – take a look at the articles below to see how micro-needling is creating a buzz in the skincare industry.  Ready to make an appointment? Book online today and start noticing a difference in your skin! Want to read more? See the headlines below – full article is available by clicking the title.

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Celebrities Love Acupuncture
Celebrities Love Acupuncture

Celebrity trends come and go, but one trend that does not seem to go out of style is their love for acupuncture. The uses of acupuncture consist anywhere from smoothing out wrinkles to getting and staying healthy.  EAST Integrative Medicine can help you to reach your health and wellness goals through the use of acupuncture, cupping, and cosmetic facial rejuvenation treatments. The following are a few examples of celebrities who endorse acupuncture and how it helps them..

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