Acupuncture, Reiki & More in Santa Rosa, CA

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Yesterday I gave a simple talk on Yin and Yang in Chinese Medicine. It is amazing how in America we may have heard of Yin and Yang but do not really understand what that means. So here is Yin and Yang 101 or Chinese Medicine for Dummies as the book would affectionately read.

Yin and Yang are basic principles in nature that are opposite and interdependent. They are constantly changing into the other, but must be kept in harmony for health to be maintained. If yin and yang separate or only one is to exist without the other, death occurs. 
The following is a list of yang attributes and its corresponding opposite yin attribute.

• Light and dark
• Sun and moon
• Activity and rest
• Heaven and Earth
• Dry and wet
• Hot and cold
• Hard and soft
• Time and space
• Expansion and Contraction

This list is by no means exhaustive but from this list we can start to form ideas about health if health is a state of balance of yin and yang.
From this position we can examine an individual as to their balance of yin and yang. Are they too active (Yang) or too lazy (Yin), too fat (Yin) or thin (Yang)? Is a diet too wet (yin) or too spicy (yang)? Such simple questions can be the key to small changes in diet and lifestyle that can make a world of difference in someone's health.

Yang diseases are those that come rapidly and change quickly. They bring with them restlessness and insomnia, thirst, constipation, scant dark urine, a red tongue and complexion and a full rapid pulse. On the other hand yin disease tend to come on slowly and remain chronically, they bring weakness and sleepiness, lack of thirst, loose stools and profuse clear urine, the tongue and face will be pale and the pulse will be slow or empty. These are easy ways an acupuncturist will classify and understand your illness. Such information will tell the practitioner which points to use and how to stimulate them to balance your body.

For more information about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine visit http://www.santarosa-acupuncture.com or call Kat Delse, L.Ac. at (707) 775-8311.

 

I met Sarah (not her real name) several months ago at my acupuncture office in Santa Rosa, CA. At the time she complained of shoulder pain that was mostly a result of repetitive strain related to her work. It didn't take many sessions befor her pain and limited movement were totally gone, she could do her work in total comfort, and she was on to other issues she wanted addressed.
At 35 years old she was concerned that it was taking her so long to get pregnant with her first child. She'd miscarried twice and had now been trying for over a year to conceive again. She also complained of low energy, stress and allergies. Over the past several months all of her issues have abated. The allergies are virtually non-existent for the first time in years, her stress levels are down and her energy is more consistent. Last week she informed me that she was pregnant (which I had suspected by her pulse the week before)! I got tingles in happiness for her victory. I know a large part of her success was due to her willingness to show up consistently and to apply much faith and enjoyment in getting acupuncture. She allowed herself to fully relax in her sessions and from this place could come tangible evidence of her inner healing. Now our task is just to make sure she retains her pregnancy. I am confident she will be successful in this as in all her other health goals.
If you would like help with fertility or another health issue visit: http://www.SantaRosa-Acupuncture.com for more information or call Kat Delse, L.Ac. at (707) 775-8311 to schedule an appointment.

This weekend I went on a journey led by spirit with my martial arts teacher and a group of wise women practitioners. Our first day together was full of miracles. It was clear that we were aligned with spirit and the veil between this world and the next seemed totally transparent. Desires seemed to effortlessly manifest and the beauty of nature was alive and communicating to us. That night I had a vivid dream in which I got blessed by teacher's "shakti pat" or transmission of clear consciousness that penetrated and purified my whole being, particularly the spinal column in an electrifying flood of energy.

The next day brought challenges. It seemed that the light had penetrated my shadowy consciousness and I became face to face with what felt like a horrible grief and shame that appeared in my mind's eye as a black hole between my throat and my heart. After some of this grief began to surface, my teacher had us all lay down in a wooded campground area and gave us all acupuncture and moxa healing. When he used the moxa to try to warm my heart area, a fleck of ash fell in the crevice between my neck and my chest bone. It burned me, leaving a scar (thought in Chinese Medicine to be healing). When I told him about that later and he admitted that it was accidental, I truly felt it had occurred as a miraculous reminder of the wisdom of my throat chakra and the purpose I held there. As I walked, I spoke my truth to another woman on the retreat. I felt alive as I surrendered to some more difficult truths about myself that I hadn't wanted to face. I felt free to speak from my heart and bring the spirit world alive through my voice, my perspective and creative view point.

If you are interested in healing to bring out your awareness of truth and allowing yourself to speak your unique message to the world, give Kat Delse, L.Ac. a call at (707) 775-8311 or visit http://www.SantaRosa-Acupuncture.com

The following is a little poem that will help you learn to create balance in your life:

Warm is good but too much heat creates burning sensations, fever, rashes, irritability.

Cool is good but too much cold creates contraction and stagnation, chills and pain.

Moist is good but too much moisture is heavy and sinking and difficult to move.

Dry is good but too much dryness is brittle and parched and has you thirsting and restless.

Earth is good but too much earth is heavy and accumulating.

Fire is good but too much fire burns recklessly and out of control.

Metal is good but too much metal constricts and controls too rigidly.

Wood is good but too much wood expands inappropriately rising up in headaches and temper flairs.

Water is good but too much water brings fear and withdrawal.

Balance your body. Take in warm and cool and all the elements in a balanced way. Notice your tendencies. If you run hot, try to balance that out with cool. If you run cold make sure you give yourself warm clothes and foods. Listen to your needs. Don't go to extremes. Staying healthy makes good common sense.

Kat Delse, L.Ac. is an acupuncturist, Reiki healer and herbalist in Santa Rosa, CA. She is committed to helping people live more balanced lives on all levels. For more information visit http://www.santarosa-acupuncture.com or call (707) 775-8311.

As a holistic health practitioner who works with infertile couples, I've learned to ask some questions that can help women and couples prepare the way for a baby that go beyond diet tips and other health related factors. For instance:

1. Are you prepared financially to handle a baby?
2. How is your relationship with your partner? Is the sex life enjoyable or is it just a task aimed at conception?
3. Do you have time or will you be able to change your life quickly enough to have time/energy to care for the baby?
4. Is the physical space you live in receptive to a baby? Is there a room you can have the baby sleep if not part of a room that is meant just for baby?
5. How would your parents and in-laws react? Are they supportive without being overly pressuresome?
6. What purpose would a baby serve in your life? Are there better ways you might have these needs fulfilled than through a child?

Often, I am not surprised to hear that infertile couples have at least one major issue that comes out of these questions. Perhaps they are overworking and over-stressed and would not have realistic time or energy for a baby. Or maybe the relationship is stressed and they are not truly in agreement about expanding their family. I know it might sound corny, but I think these things can make a real difference to the conception or lack there of. Perhaps there is a baby spirit just waiting for the couple to put the house or the finances in order before he or she makes his grand entrance. Oftentimes I find that physical healing, whether it be from lack of ovulation or low sperm count or "unexplained infertility," accompanies real changes in the lives of the couple, such that a physical, emotional and psychic ground are layed from which new life can naturally spring.

For more information about infertility treatment using acupuncture and integrative medicine aimed at transforming your whole life visit www.santarosa-acupuncture.com or www.sacramento-acupuncture.com or call Kat Delse, L.Ac. at (707) 775-8311.

I have personally found the following suggestions for a better night's sleep helpful and have found that patients also sleep better after following the guidelines suggested by Traditional Chinese Medicine.

1. Get to bed by 11pm. In the hours from 11pm-1am the blood stored by the liver gets replenished. It is important to be asleep during these hours to ensure the ability to relax with translates to overall good health and thus good sleep. In Western Science the highest levels of growth hormone are regenerated at these hours.

2. Do some vigorous morning exercises after you wake each morning. In Chinese Medicine terms exercising helps to invigorate the yang at the appropriate time, allowing the yin (responsible for rest) to be strong at night when it naturally should be.

3. Set regular hours to fall asleep and wake. The body works on rhythms and habit. Establishing regular times for sleeping and waking makes it more likely that you will be tired once bed time arrives.

4. Establish a bed time ritual. It is important to give the body and spirit clues and associations that bedtime is approaching. Turn the lights down low for an hour or two before bed. Have only quiet activity like meditation or light reading. Entering into a yin mode of activity, turning inward and calming the spirit will allow you to fall asleep easier and sleep more peacefully.

5.Try the aid of acupuncture and/or Chinese Herbal Medicine. People report better sleep the night after having acupuncture treatments and various points are specifically intended to aid in sleep and release of anxiety and stress. Herbal formulas can be very helpful as well. Whether your problem is falling asleep, staying asleep or  restless dream disturbed sleep, the Chinese Medical Pharmacy has a useful formula to suit your individual needs.

If you would like help with a sleep problem, give Kat Delse, L.Ac. a call at (707) 775-8311 or visit http://www,SantaRosa-Acupuncture.com to schedule a private session to get your sleep cycle back in harmony.

Come experience this ancient hands-on healing technique known as Reiki by having multiple hands laying on you with healing intention!!!!

Also learn that you too are a healer through this mind-opening experience.

This is a great opportunity to share in healing energy and learn more about this wonderful healing art. No experience is necessary.

Bring a friend.

Time for individual healings will vary depending on the number of participants.

This is also a great opportunity to meet an acupuncturist/herbalist and learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine may benefit you in quest for greater health and well being.

Event is from 7pm- 8:30 Tuesday June 23rd at 4983 Sonoma Highway, Suite M Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
 
Please RSVP to (707) 775-8311 if you are interested in attending.

Visit http://www.santarosa-acupuncture.com for more infomation about my ongoing services.

Relax, unwind, heal, meet others on the healing path. See ya there.

Want to enjoy the sunshine this Sunday in Sebastopol? Why not attend the Sebastopol Wellness Fair located at Whole Foods Plaza? I and many other excellent health providers will be showcasing our talents and wellness related services.

You can find me in front of Whole Foods in Sebastopol, CA from 10-2pm Sunday May 24th providing free tongue and pulse diagnosis. This is a great way to get to know me as a practitioner, to ask any questions you may have about acupuncture and to find out about how acupuncture, herbs, Reiki and TCM Spiritual Psychology can help you. Find out a little bit about what your tongue and pulse says about your health condition. Find out how Chinese Medicine views you as a complete being with inter-related mind, body and spirit. Bring a friend.

Call Kat at (707) 775-8311 for more information or visit me at http://www.santarosa-acupuncture.com