Vol. 26 January 2012 Issue In this issue: Happy New Year from Pacific Wellness Lessons from Dr. Mayer’s “Ten Quick Ways to Kill Your Husband” A New Year Resolution Worth Adding to Your List New Moxibustion Research Coauthored by Dr. Tanaka Coconut Cream Seafood Chowder Let Us Help You Achieve a Healthier 2012 Seasonal Recipe [...]

Happy New Year   As we welcome year 2012, we would like to wish you optimum health in the new year, expanded awareness of your body needs, intuitive connection of mind-body and many happy visits to Pacific Wellness.  We are here to assist and support you on the journey of looking after your health.

  What is your top new year’s wish?  We are certain many of you would say health of your own and loved ones. After all, there is nothing more important than good health. In every issues of Pacific Wellness Quarterly, we have been providing useful health tips for our readers. In this issue, however, we’d [...]

Instead of waiting until December 2012, why not schedule routine massage appointments as of now?  Here are some of the benefits: You will improve your health and possibly prevent acute muscle pain You will have support to manage your stress You will avoid the hassle of squeezing in last minute appointments You will not need [...]

  New Moxibustion Research Coauthored by Dr. Tanaka A study entitled “Is there a difference between the effects of one-point and three-point indirect moxibustion stimulation on skin temperature changes of the posterior trunk surface?” has been published in the Journal Acupuncture in Medicine of BMJ Publications in January 2012 [1]. This moxibustion study was part [...]

By Victoria Murdoch (Editorial Note: The seasonal recipe in our newsletter has always been a popular reading.  This special recipe is a contribution from one of our readers, Victoria Murdoch.  We would like to extend our thanks to Victoria for sharing this recipe with us.) As winter sets in, it’s so comforting to come home [...]

  Let Us Help You Achieve a Healthier 2012 We are here to assist you whether you require assistance with stress management, weight control, smoking addiction, tips for exercises, resolving ongoing health matters or simply need a place to relax. Please refer to the lists of health conditions we most commonly treat at the Pacific [...]

Dairy Free Ginger Cake By: Melissa Lee, BSc. ND 2012 Even though the holidays are over, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this warming Ginger Cake! Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup safflower [...]

Monica, you did an amazing job!  You made my day!  Love you Pacific Wellness Institute!  For sure I’ll be back again! Sincerely, Erika A. Due to major surgery, I have spent numerous years undergoing therapy for my neck / shoulder region.  I have seen numerous therapists over the years, but I find Angela has been [...]