Cupping therapy is an ancient technique; it has early documented use in ancient Egypt (1500 B.C.), was used by Hippocrates in ancient Greece (400 B.C.), and first came to be in use in China during the Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.). At EAST, we value the traditional uses of cupping while embracing many incredible new clinical applications. Read on to learn more about this incredible therapy:
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Maintaining your commitment to stay fit can sometimes be challenging, particularly if you have a busy lifestyle. Cardio exercise is a very important part of your workout routine if you want to stay fit and healthy, but it’s also essential that you choose the right cardio exercise program for you.
Read MoreThere 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....
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreWhether 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...
Read MoreSkin 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.
