Free Ladies Event

Celebrate Women's Health Next Week During First Friday Art in Eagle! Come join us for a free women's Art of Healing in my new acupuncture and herbal medicine center in Eagle!

Free wine, acupuncture, massage, and beauty tips. Tasty food from Seasons Deli and samples of delicious GreensFirst that increases energy, slows aging and promotes happy feelings (improves digestion where 95% of your seratonin resides).

When:
Friday October 2nd 6-9pm
Where:
Our New Serene Location is:
American Acupuncture Center
128 S. Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-1277


We are located on the corner of Eagle Road and Aikens (caddy corner across the street from Rembrandt's Coffee House). Parking is available around back.

Facial Rejuvenation on Oprah- Does It Work?

Recently many of you saw a show on Oprah about facial rejuvenation with acupuncture. Most of you are thinking "Does it really work?" The model they had was quite young so many of my patients were annoyed thinking she really didn't need any help looking younger. As I age I am starting to notice the ravages of time wearing at my eyes and forehead. I am in need of a facial boost and would like to reduce my lines. Facial rejuvenation does work quite well and the added benefit is you don't end up looking weird. You know what I mean: the tight face, the young but strange looking appearance that often accompanies major facelifts. The benefits to facial rejuvenation are many: 1. no down time just an hour a visit and deeply relaxing 2. you look like yourself but younger 3. it's relatively affordable 4. it's preventative so you continue to slow the aging process and 5. it's a fully body experience treating the imbalances inside as well as out The Chinese were obsessed with two areas of health 1. Reproduction (we have all heard the stories about producing a male heir or else) and 2. beauty (if you can't please the emperor you don't live very well) Now with modern day advances in technology you can take your youth to the next level. First, you need to find someone in your area who has experience. Licensed Acupuncturists have the most experience of all care providers including medical doctors who have learned acupuncture. Second, be prepared to do a series of at least 10 visits. The cost is between $125-$200 per treatment and it is recommended you repeat the process once a year. Third, Get Ready to Get Gorgeous! What to Expect: The procedure typically takes about an hour and hair fine needles are inserted at the beginning and end of every major wrinkle. There are particular points for reducing wrinkles, fading liver spots or discolored skin tones and even points to strengthen underlying muscles the lift and tone. The acupuncturist should then add in points throughout the body to enhance your treatment. Constitutionally you will be prone to certain things and the body points can slow your aging process considerable.

In my office I prescribe a unique formula of herbs to be taken internally to reduce wrinkles, even skin tones and lift sagging areas. I will also prescribe an anti-aging mask that you can apply weekly at home. We also offer a nutritional consult to educate you about Foods for Youth that have empirically been used to enhance beauty and slow the aging process. We also recommend supplements that are high in anti-oxidants and produce radiant skin. Finally, I use an electrical stimulation on the face that is quite relaxing and further reduces deep lines and drooping skin. Look for an Acupuncturist and Herbalist who is skilled in all of these areas for the most glowing results and Get Gorgeous!

PMS- It's Personal

PMS is a drag. We all know it. Whether we have experienced it first-hand or have been on the receiving end of the wrath it's no walk in the park. Mood swings, bloating, cravings, insomnia, constipation, acne, and uncontrollable feelings of anger are just a few of the major inconveniences of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome.

There are very few effective treatments for PMS from a western medical perspective. Most of us just retreat and try to avoid those people (we all know who they are) until they return to their rational, loving selves in 10-14 days! Quite honestly this is no way to live and there are actually some magnificent treatments for PMS. Always remember that PMS is not a choice but it is a treatable condition. I find most of my patients thank me for changing their lives and their husbands never want them to stop treatment- it truly is that remarkable.

Acupuncture is very effective in calming anger, reducing mood swings, curbing cravings, regulating bowels and making bloating a thing of the past. The Liver is usually the culpirate and causes most symptoms associated with PMS. The treatment method would be sedation leaving the patient extremely relaxed when they leave the office. It is a feeling that can last up to 3 days. It is remarkable in treating menstrual cramps too.

The best course of treatment is to have several acupuncture treatments two weeks prior to your menstrual cycle beginning. You will be amazed at how effective the treatment is and your period can actually sneak up on you because you no longer have all those nasty symptoms.

If you or someone you know lives in the Eagle and Boise, Idaho area call me for a new you (208) 938-1277. Or if you live elsewhere go to http://www.acufinder.com/ to find an acupuncturist and herbalist near you.

Finally Fertile

Most people don't realize how may options they have when it comes to their reproductive health. Take me for instance, 7 MD's recommended a hysterectomy by the time I was in my early twenties without any diagnosis. I suffered tremendous pain and every other symptom under the sun when it came to my menstrual cycle. Some insinuated that I would have a difficult time getting pregnant. Another told me to have a baby right away if I wanted to have one at all. That was not good advice for a single, young, woman who wasn't even married nor had a job. Traditional Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture and herbal medicine) treats infertility with tremendous success. The latest studies have proven that adding acupuncture to IVF can increase success by over 50% (2002 and 2006 Fertility and Sterility). That borders on miraculous. (For more studies visit: http://www.americanacu.com/) This ancient medicine is effective in treating infertility solely on it's own and when added to conventional medicine. I have seen patients in my practice for endometriosis, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, anovulation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, thyroid problems, habitual miscarriage and unexplained infertility. I have helped hundreds of people who thought they could never have babies conceive and carry healthy babies. My latest success story just gave birth to twins (not in-vitro) after having 4 miscarriages and finally being diagnosed with PCOS (Poly-cystic ovaries) and endometriosis. The number one question my husband Tony and I hear is: "How does it work?" Acupuncture works by stimulating acupuncture points on the body that correspond with internal organs within the body. There are points that directly affect the uterus and it's ability to function properly. There are points that actually induce ovulation. There are points that balance hormones and can reflect positively in lab work done by your reproductive endocrinologist after having acupuncture for only a couple of weeks. There are points to influence your endocrine system, your pituitary gland and your ovarian reserve. There is no case too complex for your infertility challenges. The good news is we are here to help you. In our practice I treat the women and my husband treats the men. We have seen male patients go from infertile and their wives told to go through IVF (In-vitro Fertilization) so they can extract and wash the few , good sperm he has. With herbal medicine and acupuncture we have been able to take "infertile men" and make them fertile. All the while these patients were able to avoid the emotional and physical and financial demands of IVF cycles. Now that is powerful medicine. We embrace using the best of both medicines. My husband and I have given before and after acupuncture treatments to hundreds of patients during their embryo transfers. It is a miraculous moment to be a part of and we are grateful for the experiences we have had. However, we relish meeting patients before they are faced with the enormity of these procedures. As we were taught in graduate school: first, do no harm. Our choice is the least invasive, least expensive and the least side-effects, the better. You have choices. You have options. You are not alone. Written by: Kristen Burris, L.Ac., M.S.T.O.M. founder and medical director of American Acupuncture Center in Eagle, Idaho For more information about our success with infertility please visit http://www.americanacu.com/