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Dr. Adam Gries Brings Acupuncture Together With Transformational Life Coaching…

Best Acupuncturist in the Triangle! Acupuncture is an ancient, holistic healing practice that is gaining greater popularity every year as a complementary therapy alongside Western medicine. One of the leading practitioners in North Carolina, Dr. Adam Gries, is a beloved acupuncturist who has made a name for himself by providing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine along with transformational life coaching.

Adam Apr 21st, 2023

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In Search of Healing Sleep!

Healthy sleep is essential when it comes to having a happy, productive, and creative life. Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause a range of symptoms, including difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently throughout the night, and feeling tired and groggy during the day. Did you know that chronic sleep issues can dysregulate the immune system, increase cancer

Adam Apr 20th, 2023

Family health General

Fatigue and FGIDs

Almost 2/3 of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), who initiate biologic therapy (infliximab, adalimumab, vedolizumab, or ustekinumab) continue to experience persistent fatigue up to 1 year later. Ongoing inflammation was thought to be the main cause of IBD related fatigue, however research now suggests that gut dysbiosis and a less diverse microbiome may be the prevailing factor. According to

Adam Aug 7th, 2019

Emotional health-Finding peace Family health General

How Much Sleep Is the Right Amount of Sleep?

How many hours of sleep did you get last night? According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults aged between 26-64 years, should receive 7 to 9 hours of sleep but not less than 6 hours or more than 10 hours. In clinic, l will often discuss sleep quantity and quality. Although l consider sleep to be a non negotiable and

Adam Jul 31st, 2019

Family health General

What Does Moxibustion Feel Like?

Because I work at a holistic health center, people ask me regularly what the different treatment modalities feel like. So, like last week’s post about acupuncture, I’m going to give you an idea of what moxibustion feels like. If you’ve ever walked into an acupuncture office or holistic wellness center and smelled smoke and wondered what it is, chances are

Adam Jun 5th, 2019

Family health General

What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

As someone who works for an acupuncturist (Hi everyone, I’m Emily, the office manager!), I am frequently asked what it feels like and what will happen during treatment? People’s biggest concern is that it will hurt. I totally understand that concern, so let me break down what my appointments have been like. Please keep in mind that everyone experiences physical

Adam May 29th, 2019

Family health General Sports Performance

Are You Magnesium Deficient?

Common symptoms of mild-to-moderate magnesium deficiency include anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, irritability, panic attacks, muscle cramps and twitches, chest tightness, hyperventilation, faintness, difficulty with mental concentration, memory loss, confusion, nuchal pain, headaches, intestinal complaints, tremor, palpitations, and certain types of cardiac arrhythmias. Magnesium is a cofactor for more than 300 different enzymes. It is essential for the synthesis of adenosine

Adam May 22nd, 2019

Family health General

What To Expect from Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Last week we introduced you to facial rejuvenation acupuncture, and we received several inquiries about what to expect throughout the course of treatment. Here’s a little more information on how it works: Patients will experience optimal results when treatments are completed as part of a series of weekly treatments for a period of 10-12 treatments. The information provided below is

Adam May 8th, 2019

Family health General Orthopedic rehabilitation Sports Performance

Risk Factors for Shoulder Stiffness

“Shoulder stiffness (SS) is a condition of restricted glenohumeral range of motion (ROM), which can arise spontaneously (primary or idiopathic SS, also known as “frozen shoulder”) or as consequence of a known cause, including surgical procedures on the shoulder (secondary and postoperative SS). Numerous risk factors have been described, both for primary and postoperative SS. Recent research suggests that numerous

Adam Apr 17th, 2019

Family health General

Aspirin: Should You Take a Daily Dose?

It used to be that doctors recommended a daily dose of aspirin, but recent studies have shown that that may not actually be effective for otherwise healthy people. According to a new article that came out in the New England Journal of Medicine: ”Taking a low-dose aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke is no longer recommended

Adam Apr 10th, 2019

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