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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Fertility

How long will I have acupuncture treatments?  Typically 3-6 months, 1-2 weekly visits. However, treatment terms inevitably vary patient to patient depending on schedules. Shall I bring my male partner also?  Sure.  Even if your male partner has not had a Western diagnosis of fertility-related problems, TCM treatments (traditional Chinese medicine) contribute to his good . . .

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Fertility: Food, Herb, Supplement Concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Jing Foods:   (for sperm/egg quality) Royal Jelly, bee pollen Chicken/duck eggs, fish eggs(roe, caviar) Seeds/nuts Oysters (boosts zinc for sperm) Seaweeds/algae (good for thyroid too) Artichokes, nettles, oats, raw organic milk Yin Foods: (cooling, nourishes fluids/blood) Water Barley/millet String beans, asparagus, seaweeds, dark leafies, cucumbers, water chestnuts, asparagus, celery, romaine, squash, apples, pears Dark . . .

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Natural Bug Repellant

This all natural deet-free bug spray is locally handcrafted here on the Central Coast by Botanica 805, a small-batch, modern apothecary business.  This blend uses pest deterring  organic essential oils that will keep the bugs away and it smells great too! Bug Off| 4 oz:  $16 Ingredients:  Distilled water, organic watch hazel, organic essential oils . . .

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The Ancient Art of Cupping

The ancient art of cupping has been utilized by healers and lay people in many cultures. Cupping is a suction technique designed to pull toxin build-up and muscle spasm from the body’s deeper tissue to the surface of the skin. Cupping also rehydrates the muscle layers and fascia.  The cells of the body use oxygen . . .

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Pantry Products All-Natural Deodorant

We are now carrying an all-natural, aluminum-, baking soda-, and chemical-free deodorant!  The deodorant comes to us from Pantry Products, a small-batch apothecary shop, that is located in downtown Reno, NV. Scents: Ylang Ylang + Lavender (2 oz) Cedar + Lemongrass (2 oz) Price:  $12 Ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic shea butter, beeswax, sweet almond . . .

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