About the Encyclopedia – Start Here

Welcome to the ChiSpree Wellness Encyclopedia!

 

This encyclopedia was developed to assist you in understanding what wellness is, to provide information on a variety of holistic methods and services that can contribute to a person’s well-being.

 

While many non-medical wellness based approaches have been shown to be very helpful in preventing and reversing some medical conditions, the information in this encyclopedia is not intended to take the place of any medical treatment. It is always a good idea to consult with your physician prior to beginning any new wellness routines. If you believe you have a medical condition of any kind, please seek help from a qualified medical professional as soon as possible to be treated.

 

We will try to help you go beyond the mere absence of disease and expand your personal well-being as far and high as you would like to take it. Explore the encyclopedia, try new services, and find Your Way to Wellness!

 

If you have any suggestions for helpful articles, please contact us!

 

Thank you,

ChiSpree Team

All About Acupuncture

AcupunctureAlthough it seems that sticking pins into the body during acupuncture would cause a great deal of discomfort, it actually relieves pain and suffering. Developed in China thousands of years ago, acupuncture opens up channels of energy to relieve a variety of health conditions. Continue reading

Creating Healthy Relationships

Relationships, romantic, or not so romantic… are a cornerstone of life.

Hearts

When we are young we are led by hormones and romance stories to believe that the perfect someone is out there, if we could only find him or her.  And if we could just find that one true love, we would live happily ever after.  In truth, we are taught next to nothing about how to create and grow a healthy, loving relationship. Continue reading

Swollen Ankles, Feet, or Hands? One Simple Answer that Works!

The best treatment for fluid retention is to drink plenty of fresh, purified water.

water-in-glassWhen the body doesn’t get enough water, it goes into survival mode and retains as much as possible.  The stored water shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands.

Diuretics are a temporary solution at best.  They will release stored fluids, but essential nutrients get flushed out, too.  The body, still in threat mode, will replace the lost fluids and you’ll be back where you started! Continue reading

Ten Questions When Planning for Financial Security

Stress free… in any situation…

 

 

FinancialWhat is the sign of a good decision?®

It’s clarifying what you want to achieve, what you value and how uncertainties affect plans and aspirations – turning plans into action and goals into reality.

Ten questions and answers

When thinking about how to protect your livelihood or build the financial resources you will need to live life as desired, answer these 10 questions first. Continue reading

8 Keys to Understanding the Small Intestine & Digestive Health

Acupuncture for wellness

 

Digestive Health1. The Physical function of the Small Intestine
The Small Intestine is a semi-permeable barrier that has a basic function of sorting the food we eat into:
•       Something to be used by the body
•       Something to be passed out as waste.
The outer surface of this barrier is composed of a mucous layer and is colonized by beneficial bacteria, and elements of the immune system. Continue reading

Disability Facts that Might Surprise You

Stress free… in any situation…

 

 

Stress FreeIn times like these, good decisions matter. And when it comes to protecting a portion of your income from disability risks, it’s important to base your decision on the facts. In the case of disability, some of those facts might surprise you. Continue reading

Is Antiperspirant Really Bad for You?

Beautiful and healthy inside and out!

 

Natural BeautyWhen selling my natural deodorants, people often expect me to lecture them on how bad antiperspirant is for you. I can tell I disappoint them when I don’t launch into claims about how  commercially made antiperspirant causes breast cancer and the Aluminum Zirconium causes Alzheimer Disease. I don’t do this because whether antiperspirants definitely cause disease isn’t clear cut. Nevertheless, I argue against using antiperpirants because solutions that work better than antiperspirants against body odor exist. Continue reading

The Efficacy of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Acupuncture for wellness

 

accupoints croppedAs of January 1, 2014, according to the Essential Care and Benefits Bill (passed by the state of California in April 2012) portion of the Affordable Care Act, every insurance (except Medicare, Medi-Cal and Tricare) company must cover acupuncture services for the treatment of pain and nausea, regardless of wether the acupuncture is dispensed by an M.D. or by a licensed acupuncturist. Continue reading

Chiropractic Care – What it is (and Isn’t…)

Chiropractic for wellness

 

Healthy Body Chiropractor

So much misinterpretation of the word and the profession has happened that speaking about what is not chiropractic first is more relevant. Getting a massage is not chiropractic, having electrical stimulation is not chiropractic, using hot packs is not chiropractic, taping muscles and limbs is not chiropractic, taking supplements is not chiropractic and stretching tight muscles is not chiropractic. Continue reading