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3/13/20 Dear valued Oasis patients and clients, I write to provide you all with a broad update on Oasis Healing Arts’ efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19), as well to provide you with evidence-based information on precautions and actions you can take to lower your risk of infection and to optimize your immune system. The health and safety of our …
You’ve probably read that chronic inflammation is the common root of virtually all diseases, and you’ve likely purchased your fair share of turmeric supplements and fish oil capsules. But you still have signs of inflammation, you know there’s so much more you can do to reduce inflammation in your brain and body, and you really want to get serious about …
Throughout my 20-year career, I’ve been approached by numerous labs, nutritional supplement companies, essential oil representatives, and a host of wellness product manufacturers to sell or promote their products. I am, by nature, a particular person. I put a tremendous amount of thought, research, and consideration into everything I do and every decision I make, particularly when it comes to …
At our practice, we see a lot of women who are trying to conceive (TTC). Some women come for Functional Medicine consultations (lab- and supplement-based), others come for our Optimal Fertility Treatments (acupuncture-based). And while the term “infertility” is a commonly used diagnosis to describe the experience of trying to conceive for 12 consecutive months without success, we really don’t …
Allergies hit home for me. My husband and I both suffered from chronic nasal allergies as children (me all the way into my mid 30s), and both of my sons have had childhood allergies. Currently, I’m treating my 7-year-old for his allergies, and in the course of researching the root causes of his chronic itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and skin …
People are anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. I see it everyday, all day. It’s not surprising with my working parent population – their daily load can be exquisitely heavy, their time divided up to slivers. I understand the challenge as a working mother myself. But when a 15 year old comes to me with anxiety, or a 25-yr old with no …
We’ve all heard of the phrase “mind over matter,” but did you know that our minds also CREATE matter? Our minds create thoughts, and thoughts are actual things that hold physical real estate in our brain. Let me explain this in the simplest terms. When we have a thought, it creates neural pathways and proteins. So our thoughts literally create …
Millions of Americans silently struggle with constipation. For many people, it’s a functional issue rather than a structural one. Typically, there’s nothing physically wrong with the structure of the intestines or rectum that may be “blocking” the natural bowel movement out of the body; the GI system just isn’t functioning as it should. And that’s why Functional Medicine is the …
Hormones and stress, stress and hormones! Everyone has stress, but not everyone deals with it in the same way. And everyone has hormones, but not everyone’s hormones are balanced. If you suspect that stress is impacting your hormones, or if you’re feeling anxious, tired, irritable, bloated, or tense, read on. I want to arm you with knowledge and bolster you …
Today I’m talking with Susana Puelles, LAc – an expert in women’s health and gastrointestinal disorders. I’m grateful to have her on the Oasis Healing Arts team. Dr. Jamie: Good morning, Susana. Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. I’m sure many women will benefit from learning about how to treat their fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis. Dr. Susana: …
