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Stepping Stone Clinic Hours
Mondays, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursdays, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fridays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturdays, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sundays, closed
We are open limited hours July 1-3, and will be closed July 4th. We resume our full hours on Wed, July 5th.
Like many of you, some of our practitioners will take some time off during the summer. All schedule changes are reflected in our online scheduler, or you may call the front desk to book an appointment. We do our best to make sure that we always have coverage in the office, so we can get you in for some sort of treatment when you need it!
Remember that you are always welcome to click the
"Book Now" button on our website to book your own appointments online! Or you can call the office at 781-898-4083 to schedule.
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Karl headed to Japan for Tendai training
Acupuncturist Karl Bower, Lic.Ac. will be participating in a Tendai Buddhist priesthood training period on Mt. Hiei in Japan from August through mid-October. This is a remarkable opportunity and one that few foreigners are given permission to take part in. Karl has been studying Tendai Buddhism since he was in college and has been working towards this training for more than a decade.
Karl's last day at Stepping Stone before he leaves will be Friday, July 28th. He will be back seeing patients again at the end of October.
Acupuncturists Marcie Bower, Michael Dell'Orfano, and Maureen Nawrocki will be covering his patients while he is gone. Be sure you plan ahead to be sure you get into Karl's schedule before he leaves!
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Beat the Heat: Tips from Chinese Medicine
So, the heat and humidity of summer seems to be upon us! And while the heat can be good, it is also important that you take the necessary precautions to help your body naturally stay cool, especially if you are planning a day where you know you will be out in the sun for a long time. Here are a couple tips from Traditional Chinese Medicine:
- Eat fruits with a high water content, to help moisten your body and prevent dehydration: watermelons, kiwis, plums, cantaloupes, passion fruits, and melons.
- Incorporate the following cooling herbs and spices into your daily diet: mint, dandelion greens, lemon balm, cilantro, marjoram
- STAY HYDRATED by drinking water or coconut water. You can drink 100% natural fruit juices in moderation (think of each glass as being like eating a whole fruit in terms of sugar content.) AVOID Gatorade and other sports drinks, as well as all sodas. Both sugar and caffeine can have a dehydrating effect on the body making any symptoms of heat exhaustion that much worse. Avoid drinking coffee or caffeinated tea, or limit your intake as much as possible. Avoid alcoholic beverages on really hot days. (For a really great summer drink, crush up some fresh mint and squeeze a slice of lime into a cup of coconut water. Mmmmm...)
- Drink room temperature or cool water, instead of ice water, even when you are really hot. Your body is able to absorb this better than really cold water and actually see the benefits in the tissues. You can add lemon to your water to help with absorption. Sip your water, don't chug.
- Eat lighter meals than you do at other times of the year, more focused on fresh greens and fresh vegetables and less on heavy meats or dairy.
- Eat meals that are contain a variety of natural colors, reflecting the natural bounty of the summer months. This aligns your body harmoniously with the Fire element, the element of the summer season.
- On really hot days, you can use some hot spices in moderation to help your body sweat. The sweating naturally opens your pores and cools down your body, bringing your body temperature back to a normal level.
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- You can also do some acupressure at home on points that naturally clear heat and promote cooling. Large Intestine 11 is an excellent point to clear excess heat from the body. It is located on the outside of the elbow crease, halfway between the bony prominence on the outside of your elbow, and the tendons on the inside of your elbow. Apply firm pressure or move your fingers in a gentle, circular motion. Spleen 6 is another great acupressure point that supports the cooling aspects of your body, and also nourishes the fluids (which are depleted in the heat!) It is located on the inner part of the lower leg, 4 fingers-width up from the high point of the ankle bone, in the fleshy part of the leg, just tucked up against the bone. Apply firm pressure or massage in a circular motion.
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Check out our new website!
We have a brand new website that we just love and we hope you do, too. Same address - www.steppingstoneacu.com - just better!
We also have a new blog - we are still in the process of migrating over our old blog posts, but you can peruse it in the meantime here: www.steppingstoneblog.com.
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Service Spotlight: Cupping
Cupping is a therapeutic technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine in which we create suction over large muscle areas using special glass or plastic cups. Cupping can be used to release muscle tension, break up scar tissue, relieve stress, and stimulate acupuncture points. When indicated, cupping leaves red or purple marks on the skin in the shape of the cups. These marks fade in 2-7 days, depending on the severity of the condition.
If indicated, cupping will be included in your acupuncture treatments free of charge. We also offer 30-minute cupping only treatments. These treatments focus on relieving mild to moderate muscular tension in the neck and shoulders, back, and buttocks. For any other conditions, please schedule an Initial Acupuncture Visit so that we can perform a full Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment to tailor your treatment to your individual condition.
For more information and rates, see our
website.
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Acupuncture Point of the Month: Heart 7
English Name: Spirit Gate
Chinese Name: Shenmen
Acupuncture Point Heart 7 ("
HT7
") is called Shenmen, which translates to "Spirit Gate" and is probably the best point on the body for treating the spirit. Treating the spirit means balancing the emotions, and we use
HT7
to promote relaxation, relieve symptoms of stress or anxiety, and help the body, mind, and heart deal with fear, anger, resentment, frustration, worry, and grief. The Heart, in Chinese Medicine, is the seat of our emotional self. And
HT7
is the strongest point on the heart channel to nourish and protect this emotional aspect of our being.
HT7
is located on the inside of the wrist crease, on the pinky side of the wrist. It is located medially (towards the center of the arm) from the ropey tendon called flexor carpi ulnaris, and below the circular bone at the base of the palm.
You can self-massage the area when you are feeling particularly anxious, upset, or angry. But having it needled during an acupuncture treatment will usually produce the most long-lasting effects.
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Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness
316 Washington St., Suite 1, Wellesley, MA 02481
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