LONG CANYON
March 2017
A Newsletter for the Residents of the Long Canyon
Why acupuncture? By: Yunguang Yang (Lily), Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist, MAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM) Some people have regular acupuncture maintenance treatments as part of their pursuit to stay healthy and active, others prefer acupuncture to Western medicine because: 1. They have a condition that does not respond to conventional care, so that they have to look for alternative health care options. 2. Conventional care often involves drugs with undesirable side effects or unwanted, perhaps risky medical procedures. 3. Western drugs are expensive and when multiple drugs are used at the same time, they could interfere with each other. 4. Patients prefer a natural, holistic medical approach to healthcare. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are safe with little side effects, because the herbal ingredients are combined to minimize and counteract the possible side effects. They work together to balance the body and allow the body to heal itself. Does it Hurst? Acupuncture needles are very different from clinical, hollow needles used for ordinary injection, vaccinations, etc. Acupuncture needles are not much thicker than a human hair and insertion of an acupuncture needle is practically painless. In some cases, you may not even know the needles are in place, in others, there may be some tingling, warming, heaviness, or a feeling of the Qi moving up and down the channels in your body. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing and many fall asleep during the treatment. What are the main objectives of acupuncture treatment? The main objectives of an acupuncture treatment can be summarized in five main categories: 1. Relieve pain and other symptoms. 2. Relieve stress and emotional issues. 3. Treat addictions and substance abuse. 4. Strengthen the immune system. 5. Balance, harmonize and integrate functions of organs with each other, making for a unified and healthy person. (Continued on Page 3) Copyright © 2017 Peel, Inc.
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Run Hard, Build Wells, Change Lives. Join us for the Pump Run on April 8th, 2017! Whether you prefer running to beat a personal best, or walking to take in the beautiful scenery of the Concordia campus, come out and support Water to Thrive's mission to build wells and change lives. There will be multiple events, including 5K, Virtual 5K, and Kids' 1K races. The fun starts at 8:00am on April 8th at Concordia University Texas. The kids will kick off the morning with their 1K, followed by the 5K shortly after. We'll have fun post-race activities at the finish line, like face-painting, balloon animals, music, and even a "walk for water" activity. Plus, you are welcome to bring your pups to run or walk alongside you, too (as long as they stay on a leash!). Head to thepumprun.org for more information and to register. Registration for the 5K/Virtual 5K is $30, and the Kids' 1K is $15. And don't forget to check out our Facebook page for updates and to RSVP. Invite your friends and family, and come support the mission to change lives by providing clean, safe water to rural Africa.
Nature Lovers, Join us at NatureFest! NatureFest is a free celebration of nature and the environment on Friday, March 31st, starting at 9:00AM. This year’s expanded event includes guided tours of the Balcones Canyonlands preserve behind the campus, geocaching, a photo booth, mini tour talks by area specialists, a silent auction, and more. In addition, kids of all ages are welcome on campus hikes. Children 10 and up may hike short loop trails with a parent, and children 12 and up may hike the long loop trail with a parent. Tour talk topics include native wildflowers, useful plants in our area, and the importance of green spaces. NatureFest is hosted by the Texas Master Naturalist Balcones Canyonlands chapter http://txmn.org/balcones/at Concordia University TX. Long Canyon Gazette - March 2017
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