Why Does Vitamin D Deficiency Seem to be the New Norm? Change in Diet Change in Chemicals sprayed on our Food Diet & Chemical Effect on our Gut (Vitamin D Deficiency) Why was vitamin d deficiency not a problem in Grandma’s day?… People used to get their vitamin d from foods such as lard, fish […]
Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 What’s the deal with vitamin D and COVID?… Countries have found their sickest people with COVID-19 also have tested deficient in vitamin d. Countries with the highest death rates from COVID-19 also reported highest rates of vitamin d Deficiency. Low Vitamin “D” Often Stands for Depression This is […]
What are Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency?… Depression Fatigue Bone Loss Hair Loss Frequent Illnesses Slow Healing Wounds The above Signs/ Symptoms may or may not be from deficient vitamin D in your body. However, most of the population, especially here in Minnesota (far from the equator) need to supplement with Vitamin D. “D” for […]
Who is Prone to Vitamin D Deficiency? Age Obese Women Medications Northern climates Are you in a population that is prone to having a vitamin d deficiency? Osteoporosis Kidney/ Liver Disease Darker skin pigmentation Gastrointestinal Surgeries (i.e., gastro bypass) Risk factors of vitamin D Deficiency-Explained: As we age, we tend toward malabsorption of vitamins and […]
What is the Science behind How Acupuncture Helps Pain and Depression? Fight or Flight vs. Rest & Digest Acupuncture increases circulation Acupuncture lowers inflammation Acupuncture releases endorphins (feel-good hormones) I get this question often from friends, family and patients: How does Acupuncture relieve?… Pain Anxiety Depression Well, I will tell You How… […]
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is available in Anoka at Aleesha D Acupuncture. Aleesha Ackerman, Lac is a licensed acupuncturist who has received Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture training! Erase fine lines and diminish deep wrinkles in Anoka. Why Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture? Aleesha Ackerman is board certified by the state of Minnesota and nationally […]
Aleesha D Acupuncture is Moving August 1st, 2020! Moving from Main St to 229 Jackson Street, Suite #130 in August 2020. Why the Move?… Much better fit… Improvements: Parking: Parking lot right next to building so you should have a place to park close to your appointment! Noise: 229 Jackson Street is […]
EFT Tapping Acupressure Points for Anxiety (Same Points Used in Acupuncture)! Did You Know EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping uses Acupuncture Points for Anxiety? It’s True! This is Helpful to go along with our AcuPRESSURE sessions (Patients doing the 1-on-1 Free Video Sessions with me during the COVID-19 Pandemic while we Stay-at-Home to help flatten […]
Build up Your Immunity with Acupuncture! Did You Know More Doctors Are Referring Patients to Acupuncturists for varying reasons? Doctors Refer out the following Main Complaints to Acupuncturists: General Pain and… Anxiety Insomnia Headaches Fertility Issues & More Docs are Referring out to Acupuncturists to Treat: Joint Pain/ Rheumatoid Arthritis (R.A.) Neurological Pain/ Numbness/ Tingling […]
