Friday, May 24, 2013

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Basics

Tuesday May 28th, 2013 6:15-7:30pm
Fresh Start Market 2 Cushman Blvd, Chenango Bridge, NY

Wednesday June 19th, 2013 6-7:30pm
Town Hall 15 N. Main St, Bainbridge, NY


In these free classes, licensed acupuncturist Amanda Lewis will explain how Chinese medicine works and what kinds of conditions it can treat. Come learn more about how Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition can help improve the quality of your health and lead to greater happiness!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Food Combining: The Foundation for Healthy Digestion

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:30-7pm
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
Greenstar


Properly combining foods is essential for us to fully assimilate all the nutrients available in what we eat. In this class, we’ll cover these key points of food combining:

1. Food groups that combine well
2. Food combinations best to avoid
3. Ideal sequencing of foods eaten in a single meal

We’ll also talk about specific dietary plans to meet the needs of individual body types and health conditions, paying particular attention to ailments commonly diagnosed as “Food Allergies.” These commonly manifest as:

1. Skin complaints
2. Breathing difficulties
3. Digestive disturbances
4. Fatigue/
5. Headaches
6. Depression

Finally, we'll take a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods mentioned in the class, as well as supplements that can encourage the body toward more optimal digestive processes