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Conquer Migraines Workshop

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Conquer Migraines Workshop Conquer Migraines! A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP presented by Jon-Erik Lido, L.Ac. Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Woodcroft Professional Building Durham, NC Do you or someone you care about suffer from…

Acupuncture for Fertility

Couples are increasingly turning to acupuncture to help them grow their families. When considered alongside the unattractive options available from western medicine it is easy to see why. Western medical treatments for fertility can be incredibly…

Acupuncture for Sinus Issues

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How Acupuncture Creates Balance

How Acupuncture Creates Balance How acupuncture creates balance is important to understand. When speaking about how acupuncture works to create health I often speak in terms of "creating balance". Sometimes I use the scientific term "homeostasis".…

Acupuncture and Asthma

We breathe in and we breath out. Breathing is one of the most fundamental of all bodily functions. The metabolic reaction that ultimately turns our food into energy is completely dependent on the breath. No breath, no life. Yet when we are…
Navel piercings inhibit the flow of qi and jing in the conception vessel.

Navel Piercings Reproductive Health

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Navel Piercings and Reproductive Health httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUYSAVl46M I've written a blog post about this topic in the past, but now I've created a video on navel piercings. A navel piercing may seem like a benign adornment,…

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Man Experiencing Energy Medicine

Conquer Migraines Workshop

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Conquer Migraines Workshop Conquer Migraines! A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP presented by Jon-Erik Lido, L.Ac. Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Woodcroft Professional Building Durham, NC Do you or someone you care about suffer from…
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Does Acupuncture Use Nerves?

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Does acupuncture use nerves? Believe it or not, it's a very common question I get goes something like this, "Does acupuncture have something to do with nerves?" The short answer to this question is, "No. Not in the way you are probably thinking."…

Sleep Helps Weight Loss

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Night time is the time of day when our bodies regenerate. For millenia the Chinese have known the importance of quality sleep in the regeneration of the "yin", or most substantive aspects of the body. Western medical research is starting to…

Acupuncture for Menopause

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Acupuncture for Menopause Every once and a while a study of acupuncture comes out that has me take notice. This time it was a study on post-menopausal women who were experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability, depression, and…

Artificial Sweeteners Are Not For Fat Loss

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Artificial sweeteners are not for fat loss. There is a concept in Chinese Medicine that refers to the energetic impact that the flavor of food imparts. The ancient doctors called this the impact of the Five Sapors (Wu Wei), or flavors. This…

Pomegranate Juice Highlights Prostate Energetics

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Pomegranate Juice Highlights Prostate Energetics In a recent post on Dr. Andrew Weil's blog he writes about new research into the chemical biomechanics of how pomegranate juice inhibits the progression of prostate cancer. What intrigued…

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Conquer Migraines Workshop

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Conquer Migraines Workshop Conquer Migraines! A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP presented by Jon-Erik Lido, L.Ac. Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Woodcroft Professional Building Durham, NC Do you or someone you care about suffer from…
Acupuncture for insomnia and sleep

Computer Caused Insomnia?

Computer Caused Insomnia effects so many people. So many people suffer from insomnia, or poor sleep quality in America that I've written on the topic of sleep several times in the past. We live in a constantly connected, always-on, artificially…

Ginger for Motion Sickness

Ginger for motion sickness? Yes. Motion sickness can quickly put a damper on any travel. Nothing crushes the fun quite like turning green and vomiting, or feeling like you might vomit at any moment! I've blogged about a great way to prevent…
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Another Way to Sleep Better

I've posted a lot on sleep and how acupuncture for sleep problems. I think quality sleep is crucial for good health. A good night's rest plays a role in preventing Alzheimer's Disease, and is crucial for optimal weight loss. Unfortunately, there…
Navel piercings inhibit the flow of qi and jing in the conception vessel.

Navel Piercings Reproductive Health

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Navel Piercings and Reproductive Health httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUYSAVl46M I've written a blog post about this topic in the past, but now I've created a video on navel piercings. A navel piercing may seem like a benign adornment,…
An image of nerves of the nervous system, a posterior view.

Good Sleep Prevents Alzheimer’s

Getting a good night's sleep is inarguably important for good health. The type of rest we can only get with sufficient restful sleep keeps us alert, energetic, and mentally clear during the day. Earlier this year I blogged about how good sleep…

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Sticking to Your Resolutions

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Sticking to Your Resolutions It's February and I'm making resolutions. I'm an acupuncturist, so I could say that I'm working on the Chinese calendar. But the truth is that any time inspiration strikes is the time to make resolutions or declarations. There…

Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine

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Ayurvedic Medicine Yesterday I was fortunate to get to sit in on a presentation by Reuben Schooler introducing ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine (or simply ayurveda) is an ancient Indian practice of medicine. Reuben is a practitioner…

Congratulations Dharma Richards!

Dharma Richards Just a quick note of congratulations to my friend and yoga teacher, Dharma Richards. She was the Grand Prize winner of Yoga Bear's "Cinemasana" contest. If you have a yoga practice, definitely check out Dharma Richard's…

“I came to Jon-Erik with a sports related rotator cuff issue. The problem was compounded with a looming competition the following weekend that I just could not miss. Having never tried acupuncture before I didn’t know what to expect, and was admittedly skeptical. He listened to me, and was incredibly gentle, and caring. The treatment was a bit scary for me, but he calmed my fears, and got me through it. On the drive home, I realized I had regained some movement in my shoulder, and by the next morning, I felt even better. I’m 100% convinced that Jon is very talented, and practically performed a miracle in the office. Thank-you!”

“I have gotten my daughter back. Today was her 7th treatment and her improvement from debilitating migraines has been evident for 3 weeks now. I completely recommend him. He has done what traditional medicine couldn’t do.”