Trauma, Community, and Auricular Acupuncture
Plus a New High-Protein/High-Fiber Recipe and Sale on Microneedling Packages
The fires may finally be extinguished but the devastation remains. It has been an honor to volunteer for Acupuncturists Without Borders treating fire responders and residents alike. I did community disaster training with them 9 years ago—by far the most impactful CEU classes I’ve ever taken. It was a joy to see my junior intern from acupuncture school there as well! The first responders were so grateful for the support— it was all very moving.
At these community disaster sites we utilize auricular — ear — acupuncture. Most temporary clinics do not have multiple, private rooms and most patients can only pop in for a treatment on a break, unable to change clothing for a full treatment. Auricular acupuncture is a great solution in these situations. It can be performed anywhere, yet is extremely effective for trauma, pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and many other issues found in first responders and survivors of trauma.
Battlefield acupuncture is a form of auricular acupuncture developed for the US military and veterans of war, but has numerous applications outside of the theater of war. NADA protocol is used in drug and alcohol treatment facilities around the world to treat substance abuse, trauma, and underlying mental health conditions. AWB treatments may include these protocols, a combo of both, and/or other auricular points.
Firefighters especially are struggling with smoke inhalation and trauma, with many coughing up blood and pus. Heartbreaking. We were able to address pain and trauma and Naturopaths were there with Glutothione treatments. Massage therapists, chiropractors, herbalists, and other modalities were also offered at several of the healing camps.
AWB still has clinics planned over the next two weeks. Check their IG page for developments. They are a non-profit, so the more funding they receive, the more clinics they can sponsor here, in NC, and other parts of the world recovering from community disasters. If you are moved to donate, you may do so here.
As a perimenopausal mom of a teen looking to get in shape, we both need to consume more protein and fiber. Therefore, I remain on a mission to create delicious, easy to prepare, high fiber/high protein meals so we can meet our nutrition goals even on busy days. This has been a favorite lately! This recipe uses chicken and refried beans, but I’ve also made it with machaca/black beans and carnitas/pinto beans. I bought most of the stuff from Trader Joe’s. Their Spanish rice is so good, and so easy to heat up while you assemble the rest of the meal. What is your favorite easy, healthy dinner?
I am blown away by these results. The top picture is a 51-year-old woman whose hair began thinning during perimenopause. Not only are her bald spots gone, her part is much thinner, and her hairstylist and I are seeing SO. MANY. baby hairs — a great sign of regrowth! The photos are the right were taken after five treatments; eight treatments are generally recommended in cases of hair loss/alopecia/balding. She plans to complete three more treatments. We’ll update you after!
The photos below are of a different 51-year-old woman who sustained a dog bite to the face, breaking her nose, as well as leaving lacerations under her right eye (missed her eyeball by a fraction of a millimeter!) and along the left side of her nose. These photos were taken after three treatments. She is thrilled with the healing around the scars and we are both amazed by the difference in her over skin texture and hyper-pigmentation.
It’s a real honor to have another tool in my toolbox to help my patients reach their health and wellness goals.
Life has been life-ing extremely hard for all of us, so screw it, we’re extending the holiday sale for the forseeable future. Reach out to me to set up your appointment or you can book online here.
To Your Health,
Melissa
https://www.melissamariemonroe.com/eastside-family-acupuncture/
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