Weight loss resistance has more holistic options than you think
Seriously, another 5 pounds?! Why does the scale keep going the wrong way! Been there. 🙂 What I am about to share may surprise many of you. But the root cause of weight loss resistance is not what you think! Today I will present a two part solution to combating weight loss resistance – […]
Staying Healthy in Wisconsin Winters
Hello Isthmus Wellness Tribe! We hope you are managing to stay well this winter. And we want to ensure you have the tools to achieve that! Below, we will share our favorites. If you are a little unsure what is right for you, book a comprehensive phone consult or in person consult with Tracy or […]
What is corrective exercise?
Our in-house corrective exercise specialist, Josh Conrad, explains what an assessment and a plan looks like when you come for a corrective exercise consult. This is for people that have issues healing chronic pain and that have repeat issues that come back over 3-6 months.
Behind the scenes at Isthmus Wellness
Thank you to James Kademan for having our owner of Isthmus Wellness, Chandon Williams, on the show. We love talking about acupuncture, cupping and massage! Your podcast is a great addition to the Madison area.
Your Chinese Element and The Art of Knowing How to Be
One way to naturally address fertility issues caused by imbalances—and, really, to address imbalances more generally—is to think of yourself (mind, body, soul) in terms the five distinct elements that form the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These are: water, wood, metal, fire, and earth. The unique properties of each of the five elements are reflected […]
What is an acupuncturist NOT..
Where do Acupuncturists come from Mommy?? Acupuncturists are a rare breed. We want to help people…but in such a weird and interesting way that defies common approaches. My son asked the best question and I love him for that. “Why would someone go and get poked with a bunch of needles to feel better! That […]
Is Deeper Massage Better?
‘You look too small to do deep tissue!’ was a common phrase I heard when I was a massage therapist and it turns out there seems to be a rumor going around in massage that I think we need to look a little closer into. That rumor is deeper is always better when it comes […]
Why Does Acupuncture Help Pain?
Dr. Bain takes a few minutes to break down why acupuncture is so effective for pain from a biomedical side by also from the Eastern Medicine perspective. It turns out that the Western explanation by Dr. Bain is easy to follow and will clarify any misunderstanding around why it works so well.
Labor Induction Acupuncture: What you Need to Know
Acupuncture during pregnancy and to prepare for labor is something we do all of the time as acupuncturists. I personally can’t imagine either one of my pregnancies without acupuncture. Part of me wanted to spend all of my extra time and resources on baby only, but taking care of both of us during the process […]
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Licensed acupuncturist and herbal wiz, Liz Mierendorf explains how and why acupuncture works in terms that actually make sense. She explains Eastern Medicine for the Western mind. This is a question I use to struggle with as there are about 100 different ways to answer it.Â
