HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT THE D'ARCY WELLNESS CLINIC!

Welcome to the December Wellness Clinic Health Newsletter, where we hope to provide you with information that will make a difference to your health, through complementary and integrated therapies and natural medicines.

Check the Metro-West Newspaper for a full spread article and photo's on our Wellness Clinic. It should be published before Christmas.

Think about giving a 'Gift of Health Certificate' for your friend or loved one for any practitioner or store purchase.

Very best wishes to you and your health this holiday season..
Geoff D'Arcy Lic. Ac., D.O.M.

Study of the month: Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Symptoms

A recent Duke University Medical Center study, acupuncture may be effective in patients with functional GI disorders because it has been shown to alter acid secretion, GI motility, and visceral pain. In some patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and functional dyspepsia (FD), peristalsis and gastric motility are impaired. The stimulatory effects of acupuncture at Acupoint ST-36 on GI motility may be beneficial to patients with GERD or FD, as well as to those with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The effects of acupuncture at Acupoint CV-12 on GI motility may be beneficial to patients with diarrhea-predominant IBS, because enhanced colonic motility and accelerated colonic transit are reported in such patients.

Acupuncture at acupoint CV-12 may inhibit gastric acid secretion via the somatosympathetic pathway. Thus, acupuncture may be beneficial to GERD patients.

In the future, it is expected that acupuncture will be used in the treatment of patients with functional GI disorders.


Acupuncture for functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Takahashi T.
J Gastroenterol. 2006 May;41(5):408-17. Related Articles, Links

Herb of the Month: Power Mushrooms

Maitake, shiitake, and reishi mushrooms have many overlapping properties: all boost immune function, all support cardiovascular health, and all show promise in lowering the risk of - or treating - cancer. However, maitake is specifically recommended for the stomach and intestines, as well as blood sugar levels; shiitake treats nutritional deficiencies and liver ailments; and reishi promotes respiratory health and spirituality.

These medicinal mushrooms have been shown to boost heart health; lower the risk of cancer, promote immune function; ward off viruses, bacteria, and fungi; reduce inflammation; combat allergies; help balance blood sugar levels; and support the body's detoxification mechanisms.

I often use all three combined into one formula to be taken regularly as part of a �Wellness Supplement Plan� and at very least make an effort to include them regularly in your diet for your optimum health!

Our Practitioners

Acupuncture offered by:

Geoff D�Arcy, Lic. Ac.
Betty Woo, Lic. Ac.
Pavel Jalynytchev, Lic. Ac.
Yuanling Liu R.D.,Lic. Ac.

Chiropractic offered by:

Pheng Kouch, D.C.
Wendy Kagan, D.C.

Massage Therapy offered by:

Agnaldo DaCruz, L.M.T.
Judy Fiatorone L.M.T.
Jeni Steward, L.M.T.

Integrative Mind-Body Medicine
Eva Selhub, M.D.

Holistic Pain Management and Chelation.
Arthur Gertler, M.D.

Psychotherapy
Judy Dempewolff, Ph.D.

Kathy Mongeau, R.Y.T.
Yoga Therapy

Practitioner of the Month, Dr. Kouch

Doctor Pheng B. Kouch graduated from Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, CA after successful matriculation at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. Dr Kouch studied Biology with a Pre-Medical emphasis at Boston College.

At Palmer West, Dr. Kouch was a technique instructor for six quarters and chosen as a lead coordinator under the chairman of the technique department.

Dr. Kouch is proficient in Diversified and Gonstead Techniques as taught at Palmer West.
Special Interests
Dr. Kouch specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic lower back pain. Dr. Kouch has also had tremendous results with various types of headaches, neck pain, and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction.

Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Please call 617-257-5180 to schedule an appointment or use our on-line scheduler.

Classes & Workshops offered this month at the D.W.C.

Qi Gong
Thursdays 4:30pm
Please call and speak with Betty Woo.

Yoga
Lunch Time Yoga Class: Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Individual Yoga Therapy Sessions available.
Please call and speak with Kathy Mongeau.

Menopause Group
Please call and speak with Judy Dempewolff.

Headaches, have you tried the Chiropractic approach?

Chiropractic is one of the most popular alternative therapies currently available. We all know about chiropractic care for �slipped disks� or �pinched nerves,� but few are aware of its benefits for headaches. Most headaches in the general population are caused by problems in the neck, and are consequently named cervicogenic (�born from the neck�) or tension headaches. When there is tension on this muscle, caused by prior trauma, stress, or lack of motion or alignment in the cervical spine, pulling of this very pain sensitive dura mater sends signals to the brain that are interpreted as a headache.

Your chiropractor will be able to evaluate your symptoms with a detailed history, x-ray or other diagnostic imaging technique, and by feeling the vertebrae and muscles in your neck. If chiropractic treatment is indicated, the chiropractor will use a specific, short, quick thrust called an �adjustment� to relieve the tension in these muscles and to regain motion in these vertebrae.

References:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3841/is_200108/ai_n8991553 tension / cervicogenic headaches

http://www.chiro.org/LINKS/FULL/Anatomic_Relation_Between_the_Rectus.html rectus capitus posterior minor and headaches

http://www.chiro.org/LINKS/ABSTRACTS/SMT_&_Migraine.shtml migraine headache

http://www.chiro.org/LINKS/ABSTRACTS/Efficacy_of_Spinal_Manipulation_Amitriptyline.shtml migraine vs medication

Schedule your appointment on-line or call your practitioner directly!

You cam now schedule your appointments yourself on line.
Simply go to our website... www.darcynat.com and then to ...'clinic' select ...'on line scheduler' Its that easy.
Or just click below.

The Range of our Clinic and Practitioners

We are proud to offer you a wide range of natural complementary therapies provided by a team of highly skilled practitioners. We can work with you individually or as a co-ordinated team.

▪ ACUPUNCTURE
▪ CHIROPRACTIC
▪ CHELATION THERAPY
▪ HERBAL MEDICINE
▪ INTEGRATIVE MIND-BODY MEDICINE
▪ HOLISTIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
▪ MASSAGE
▪ PSYCHOTHERAPY
▪ DIETARY COUNSELING

If you are not sure which practitioner or therapy plan is best suited for you, please don�t hesitate to call me and we can discuss the best practitioner/therapy plan possible.

Clinic Director, Geoff D'Arcy 508-652-1975