Microneedling can help improve the appearance of age spots, melasma, and blemishes by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin renewal. It can be an effective treatment option, but results may vary depending on individual skin types and conditions.

I hope y’all have had a great spring so far! We’ve been very busy, but thoroughly enjoying the new addition to our three-now-four-ring-circus over here. Ellis is growing and thriving and Worthy is the sweetest, doting big brother. And a shocker after Worthy– I think he is going to have a blond haired, blue eyed brother!

Some of you have heard that at the beginning of the year, we added Holistic Microneedling to our Facial Rejuvenation Program at Alpenglow. I’ve received the same questions from a lot of you…

Which is better? Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture or Microneedling?

And the answer is….it depends! And the answer often could be that both are best.

Let’s get into the details to get some clarity.

As we come out of Winter and transition into Spring, this is the time for creativity, transformation, and shedding off what no longer serves you. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) associates Spring with the Wood element that shines a spotlight on both the Liver and Gallbladder. Liver Yang energy rises and flows outward during the springtime, which can help explain why emotional release is so important this time of year.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a condition that is estimated to affect over 5 million women in the US. It appears to be on the rise along with other chronic inflammatory disorders and diseases, so it is time to for us to take a look at what’s going on.

2024 denotes the Year of the Yang Green Dragon. The dragon (chen) is the fifth earthly branch, and it calls us to first embody our innately powerful qi, and then use spiritual brightness to release those aspects of life that no longer serve us.

If you aren’t currently sick and would like to keep it that way, check out the tips below for some immune system support:

It’s that time of year - where we turn our focus to gratitude. Here is what our staff had to say:

Here we go again…

For me, October is a month filled with mixed emotions. I guess I’m considered a survivor, although I feel like my cancer story is just a small part of the chaos that was 2020. It was almost like it was just one more thing to deal with in the height of the pandemic, not its very own experience. And I get that’s how it is for a lot of people, even outside a pandemic - we have to live our lives while having this secondary experience of dealing with the “C” word.

It’s that time of year again for us parents - back to school! As I’ve been thinking about the upcoming shift in our schedule, I have been making plans. Of course, last year we had covid in the house the first week of school which turned all our grand plans upside down, so I know anything can happen, but here are a few things I’m doing to prep the family this year (in addition to getting school supplies and clothes, finding the lunch box and backpack, etc.).

Welp, it's officially here.. The debilitating heat. Luckily, it took until mid-July to arrive in full force, but personally, I’m suffering, and I know that I'm not the only one!

Joy is a powerful and positive emotion that brings about a sense of happiness, delight, and contentment. It is often characterized by an intense feeling of pleasure and fulfillment, accompanied by a sense of inner satisfaction and well-being. Joy can arise from various sources, such as achieving a personal goal, spending time with loved ones, engaging in meaningful activities, or experiencing moments of beauty and awe

Breathing exercises are easily overlooked on the day to day, but they are really beneficial for resetting the nervous system to reduce stress and anxiety.

My rule of thumb is 5 - 5 - 5. Here’s how it works:

Recently I was listening to a podcast about the idea of deep listening, and how that contributes to the greater collective of consciousness. Have you ever noticed that you are forming your response or thinking about all the things you need to do while you are “listening” to someone talk?

Summer is all about Yang energy in motion and the element of Fire season increasing blood circulation. The Heart and Small Intestine are in focus this time of year – full of joy, anxiety and heat! It’s important to keep a close relationship with Water to maintain balance, as it’s easy for Fire to flare up when we’re outdoors having fun burning up fluids.

About 2 months ago, one of my longtime mentors was given a terminal diagnosis. Over the past few weeks I’ve watched him start his grieving process, and I have started mine. I have met with friends, former colleagues, and even an author who is writing a book about him to share our stories and wild adventures with my mentor and his clinic. So many memories, good, bad, and unbelievable, from sterilizing over 2500 cats and dogs in 6 days in the Yucatán, to saving a dog that had been quilled from a porcupine 2 weeks before our visit to the reservation and all the vets in the area had refused to help him, and to taking in a beaten and stabbed cat and her kittens so that a battered woman would finally leave her abuser…..and that’s just the very tip of the iceberg. 

Are your feet sore from making the seasonal switch into sandals? 

The big toe muscles tend to be the culprit for those who are prone to plantar fasciitis or bunion flare-ups. It can be tough and painful on the feet but fortunately acupuncture can work wonders to alleviate those shooting pain

Did you know the traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula known as Jade Windscreen powder (aka Yu Ping Feng San) can be used to treat seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis, and even forms of pet dander??