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

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

Five reasons why you should make a foot soak with essential oils as a part of your self-care now: Until a few years ago, I was a “bath” person. I didn’t take them often, but when I did, I made them just to my liking, using essential oils, apple cider vinegar, seaweed, sea salt, pink…

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Clary Sage and Pine are Ideal Essential Oils for Fall

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

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,…

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

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

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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You may want to drink that margarita in the shade

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

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…

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

ByKathleen Port, L.Ac.

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,…