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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 8:38 AM
Now that the warm weather is upon us, everyone seems to be interested in changing up their diet and fitness routine. In Chinese medicine, dietary advice is focused on rectifying imbalances in the body. Today, we will focus on counteracting dampness in the body. If you have excess dampness in your system, you will tend to have the following traits: a feeling of heaviness of the body or head, muzzy headedness, no appetite, stuffy feeling in the chest and/or epigastrium, a sticky taste in the mouth, cloudy urine, vaginal discharges, certain types of oozing skin diseases, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:39 AM
Most acupuncturists I know tend to have very negative feelings about running coupon promotions. I can see their point; as someone who also knows the restaurant biz very well, I have seen the horrors that Groupon can bring. All of those bargain shoppers surging in, filling the spaces where paying customers usually sit. Bargain shoppers who don't spend any money over and above the allotted coupon amount, and who won't come back after getting their discounted meal. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:06 AM
In my medicine, pretty much everything can be broken down into microsystems. This is a way of taking the body as a whole, and shrinking it down to fit into a smaller part of the body. Reflexology is a good example. Each part of the foot represents a different part of the body, from head to toes. You can access every part of the body just by working on the feet. The same concept applies in acupuncture. The only difference is, you can use literally any part of the body to make this work. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 8:56 AM
Whether you believe in past lives or not, I think that everyone gets a little thrill at the prospect of past-life regression. If nothing else, it's an entertaining little mind-movie, a fascinating way to stretch your imagination muscles. As a small child, I was always the first to suggest a seance or ghost stories at a slumber party. As time went on, I stayed open-minded; although am skeptical by nature, I also believe that there is far more out there than we can possibly conceive of. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:10 AM
Years ago, I accidentally watched Oprah. (All of my Oprah viewings have been accidental.) On this particular show, a woman was talking about weight-loss. She said something that I still remember to this day: Whenever you plan a life change, your greatest enemy is the calendar. Why? Because once you have a starting date for change, you will forsake all moderation until that date. Think about it: how many times have you heard smokers saying that they were going to smoke themselves lightheaded until next week, because after that they will never smoke again? |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 11:57 AM
As an acupuncturist, I play many roles. Past patients have referred to me as a doctor, a therapist, a mystical healer, and a guide.* Regardless of where my responsibilities begin and end, it is clear that different people see me as different things, depending on what their current needs are. Lately, I've seen my perceived role expand into something else altogether: I now seem to be the good, swift kick in the ass that some people seem to need to get going. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Monday, May 07, 2012 9:20 AM
Remember back in elementary school, when the teacher would discuss a topic that made no sense to anyone? Inevitably, after a few minutes of awkward silence, the teacher would blurt out, "Well, any questions? Come on, it's okay...there are no stupid questions." And then, one kid would raise his hand and ask a really stupid question. Remember? Somewhere along the way, this phrase became my mantra. I don't know if it's due to my lack of exposure to television and newspapers, or if I am actually a natural blonde, but I am infamous for not knowing the most basic information. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Friday, May 04, 2012 5:56 AM
I recently started treating an older man, one who has never tried acupuncture before. The reason he is coming in to see me is irrelevant. Suffice it to say that he has gotten results that have far surpassed resolution of his original issue. He has found acupuncture to be the factor that has improved every aspect of his life: sleep, energy, mood, and overall well-being. During our last session, we had a very interesting conversation. As he was preparing to get on the treatment table, he turned to me and said, "This is all kind of scary, when you think about it. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 5:42 AM
Several years ago, I was having a discussion with a friend about why juvenile offenders tend to spend lots of time in prison throughout their lives. I was of the opinion that many juvenile offenders fall victim to the factors that lead to poor life choices: poverty, lack of positive role models, instability in the home, etc. At that point, my friend simply said, "Nope. It's because of their life story." Confused, I asked him what he meant. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Monday, April 30, 2012 1:07 PM
Healing Point Therapeutics will be expanding its hours on Thursdays, and will be open from 10 AM to 10 PM. We are also offering 30 minute relaxation sessions for $30! (on Thursdays only) These sessions will incorporate an acupuncture treatment and a progressive relaxation session of hypnotherapy. Why not come in after work, to destress after a long day? Or come in on your lunch break, to clear your head before facing the rest of your workday. These sessions aren't purely for relaxation. They are balancing treatments, and even after only 30 minutes, you will leave seeing positive changes. Call today to learn more, or to schedule your appointment for Thursday. |
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