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October 12, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

How (and why) to make an easy Foot Soak with essential oils now

foot soaking supplies: bucket, salt, vinegar, soft towel

Five reasons why you should make a foot soak with essential oils as a part of your self-care now: You only need 3 or 4 gallons/15 liters of water max It takes less time to fill up a bucket/basin than a bathtub It only takes a few drops of essential oils to make it special. […]

Filed Under: Essential Oils, Herbal Medicine, mental health, mental well-being, public safety, recipe, Resources, seasonal therapy, Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: bucket, Epsom salts, essential oils, feet, foot care, foot soak, lavender, lemon, orange, rosemary, seasonal therapy, tea

October 10, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

Clary Sage and Pine are Ideal Essential Oils for Fall

One of my favorite ways to stay in tune with the Fall is using essential oils that resonate with it, according to acupuncture and herbal  theory. Clary Sage and Pine are considered Fall oils, and have a powerful effect on the Lung organ and Lung system, which are also associated with Fall. In acupuncture theory, […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Essential Oils, Herbal Medicine, mind, Resources, seasonal therapy, Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: aromatherapy, clary sage, Defensive Qi, Epsom salts, essential oils, Fall, foot soak, Pine, pine needles, self-care, Wei Qi

September 29, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

Wash your mask! Wash your face! The how and why of mask hygiene.

As a health care professional, I have triple-layer disposable masks for when I see patients, and re-usable cloth masks with filters for trips to the grocery store, post office, outdoor exercise and other short errands.  But as the months have worn on, with cases increasing daily, masks will continue to be an indispensable accessory, so […]

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July 30, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

You may want to drink that margarita in the shade

You’ve no doubt heard of Lyme disease – a tic-borne illness that’s challenging to diagnose and treat –  but have you heard of “lime disease”? Sometimes referred to as Margarita Dermatitis, it is usually seen in summer or during the winter cruise season. Yes, it’s a thing. It can easily be misdiagnosed as a fungal […]

Filed Under: Essential Oils, Nutrition, seasonal therapy, Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: dermatitis, furocoumarins, lime juice, margarita, National Margarita Day Feb 22nd, photosensitivity, phytophotodermatitis, skin rash, sunlight rash

July 27, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

“Physician, heal thyself”: how this acupuncturist stays well

People often ask me how I take care of myself. “You’re an acupuncturist; do you give yourself acupuncture?” The answer is yes and no. No, I do not usually needle myself because I cannot always perceive myself objectively, so I prefer to have another trusted acupuncturist treat me. It’s nice to be taken care of, […]

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  • Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits
  • How often should you get acupuncture?
  • Cupping + Acupuncture for the Change of Seasons
  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021!
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021!

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