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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is an arthritic condition, meaning that it is associated with a long-term infection of the body resulting in pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms of the disease are similar to those of many other chronic conditions. Fibromyalgia may have similar symptoms to such disorders as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, multiple […]

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Power Your Body with a Delicious Smoothie!

For years, doctors and nutritionists have been encouraging people to eat fewer processed foods and to get at least five servings of fruits and veggies every day. Eating that many fruits and veggies can be a challenge, to say the least. Busy schedules can make convenient, ready-made, processed food very tempting, especially at the end […]

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Pregnancy: How Can Bodywork Help Your Aches and Pains?

Pregnancy and birth can be one of the most joyous as well as one of the most nerve-wracking experiences in a person’s life, whether they are experiencing it for themselves, or watching a loved one go through it. Throughout pregnancy the body goes through many changes, and, for some, not all of the experiences of […]

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Toxic Insult and Autonomic Imbalance

Toxic insult affects all aspects of our health and well-being, but what exactly is it? According to Alice Adams, Acupuncturist at Peaceful Spirit Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Centers, most environmental toxins can be considered to be toxic insults. These toxins can range from air and water pollution to chemicals and additives in food. Other factors […]

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Somato Respiratory Integration: A Journey Toward Healing

By Barbara, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist at Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI) is a tool used to bring an increased awareness to your physical and emotional body. The intention is not to change anything, but to find out where you are and acknowledge that place. By placing your hands on […]

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What the Heck is Auricular Acupuncture?

Photo Credit: On pins and needles: Navy doctor branches out with deployment medicine [Image 12 of 12], by SGT Paul Peterson, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, 12.13.2013 Auricular acupuncture is a form of acupuncture that stimulates the external ear to treat a variety of physiological and psychological health problems.This stimulation can occur through the use of needles, […]

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Can Massage Help My Depression?

by Seri, Former LMT for Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers In today’s busy society, many of us have forgotten how to take care of ourselves. A majority of people have sedentary jobs and with a struggling economy spend available time working and as a result have sedentary lives. Perhaps the decrease in physical activity […]

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Natural Allergy Relief

By Y. Clare Zhang, PhD, MAcOM, LAc Acupuncturist at Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers   Allergy season in Tucson usually begins in February and culminates in May. This year might become a record year for seasonal allergies. Not only in Tucson, but also nationwide, allergists have reported seeing double the usual number of patients. […]

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The True Arrival of Spring

By Mara Concordia, CEO of Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers and Talena DeBaun, BA, M.Ac., L.Ac., Former Acupuncturist at Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers Here in our Southwestern desert, Spring sometimes seems to arrive early. With temperatures fluctuating between the 30’s and the 70’s (F) and wildflowers beginning to bloom in February, we […]

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Five Questions: Moxa and Moxibustion

by Pamela Israel Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers If you come to Peaceful Spirit’s Country Club Road location often, you may have smelled moxa. Love it or hate it, moxa is used by many acupuncturists to treat a variety of different illnesses. In this blog, we’ll give you an overview of moxa and moxibustion, […]

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