Not Just a Bad Period: A Glimpse Into Endometriosis Before Endometriosis Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to talk about this complex and challenging condition that impacts so many women. People often mislabel endometriosis as “a bad period”, but it is so much more – and we want to help patients feel heard, […]
September is PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, awareness month – an attempt to raise awareness and promote education on the hormonal health issue that so many silently struggle with. Unfortunately PCOS is largely misunderstood and often goes both undiagnosed and untreated. As PCOS Awareness Month unfolds this September, it’s a perfect time to become educated on
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In the U.S. 6 in 10 people and 1 in 3 people globally battle some form of chronic disease, making chronic diseases both the leading cause of disability and death in the U.S. July marks Chronic Disease Month and reminds us of the importance of taking care of our health and wellness everyday – no
the secret sauce… Castor oil therapy has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate blood flow and improve circulation, promote healing, and reduce inflammation. Castor oil comes from India’s native Castor seed (ricinus communis) and is pressed into a healing and multibenefit oil. It is a relatively simple therapeutic method
For many the holiday season is beautiful, fun and joyful – but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Often the holiday season comes with added stress, anxiety and slipping into old unhealthy patterns and behaviors. We’re not just talking about overspending on gifts… for many the holidays are a time that we neglect ourselves
How significant really is your microbiome? TCM says “It starts in the gut…” and your microbiome is the perfect example of that. Did you know your gut has up to 500 species of bacteria, weighing almost 3 pounds & making up the majority of your cells?!? Gut bacteria (the microbiome) is a HUGE set
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What are Beth\’s Elixirs? Through years of working with a wide variety of patients as an acupuncturist, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner, I have seen firsthand how the day-to-day rigorous lifestyle habits have negatively affected my patients’ health and wellbeing. I saw the foundation of their health crumble, impacting all of their important body systems.
What is PCOS and how do you get it? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disease impacting 10-20% of women. That is 1-2 out of every 10 women(!!!), making PCOS increasingly prevalent and impacting more female infertility. This hormonal condition creates cysts on the ovaries, causing an increased production of imbalanced hormones, disrupting
If you are a woman in the area who has been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure (POF), you probably already know that this condition is much like menopause, only it\’s happened at a younger age. POF is not a common condition, however it typically affects women in their early to mid 30\’s which can be
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Getting & Staying healthy made simple & convenient In addition to providing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and functional medicine in our Soquel and clinic locations, we also provide virtual wellness coaching; telemedicine. All you need is a desktop, laptop or mobile device and you can receive care from the comfort of your own home. Please
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Monday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Points for Wellness
5161 Soquel Dr. Suite C,
Soquel, CA 95073
Phone. 831-475-1055
