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
Monday, May 13, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Entering the Heart of the Patient: Pulse, Tongue, and Face Diagnosis
Greenstar, Ithaca NY
April 24, 2013, 5:30-7pm
In this class, licensed acupuncturist Amanda Lewis will discuss the basic theory and techniques of clinical examination used in both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In both of these ancient, time-tested healing traditions, (1) pulse diagnosis as well as (2) tongue and (3) face examination are the primary methods used to assess a patient’s current state of health. The pulse, tongue, and face communicate vital information about the organs, channels, and health of the entire body and mind. This class will cover the essential points of these techniques, which you can use to improve your own health.
Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients in Ithaca, Binghamton, and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.
To register for this free class, call Greenstar at (607) 273-9392.
April 24, 2013, 5:30-7pm
In this class, licensed acupuncturist Amanda Lewis will discuss the basic theory and techniques of clinical examination used in both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In both of these ancient, time-tested healing traditions, (1) pulse diagnosis as well as (2) tongue and (3) face examination are the primary methods used to assess a patient’s current state of health. The pulse, tongue, and face communicate vital information about the organs, channels, and health of the entire body and mind. This class will cover the essential points of these techniques, which you can use to improve your own health.
Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients in Ithaca, Binghamton, and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.
To register for this free class, call Greenstar at (607) 273-9392.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Relish the Taste! The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body
Relish the Taste!
The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
March 20, 2013, 5:30-7pm
The moment anything touches the tongue, the first experience is “taste.” Every substance—whether it’s a food, medicine, or herb—is composed of a unique combination of the Five Elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), and this blend is what determines the resulting flavor.
Both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine distinguish six flavors: (1) sweet, (2) sour, (3) salty, (4) pungent, (5) bitter, and (6) astringent. In this class and walking tour, Amanda Lewis will discuss the distinct way each flavor affects the body and the mind. The class will also include a special tasting of each of these flavors, so that everyone can directly experience and compare their effects!
At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a brief tour through Greenstar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted in the class.
Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in Ithaca and also has offices in Binghamton and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.
The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
March 20, 2013, 5:30-7pm
The moment anything touches the tongue, the first experience is “taste.” Every substance—whether it’s a food, medicine, or herb—is composed of a unique combination of the Five Elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), and this blend is what determines the resulting flavor.
Both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine distinguish six flavors: (1) sweet, (2) sour, (3) salty, (4) pungent, (5) bitter, and (6) astringent. In this class and walking tour, Amanda Lewis will discuss the distinct way each flavor affects the body and the mind. The class will also include a special tasting of each of these flavors, so that everyone can directly experience and compare their effects!
At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a brief tour through Greenstar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted in the class.
Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in Ithaca and also has offices in Binghamton and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Sex, Vitality, & the Role of the Kidneys
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
February 20, 2013, 5:30 - 7 pm
In Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are considered the foundation of the body, the root of all yin and yang aspects. How vibrant we feel has a lot to do with the strength of our kidneys, as they regulate growth, development, reproduction, sexual health, and our ability to handle to stress. In this class, we will discuss how acupuncture, diet, and certain herbal remedies and supplements can be used to address the following life processes that the kidneys govern: Energy, Warmth, and Sexual Vitality; Growth and Development of the Mind and Body; and Urinary and Reproductive Health.
At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a brief tour through Greenstar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted in the class.
Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in Ithaca and also has offices in Binghamton and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Getting to the Source of Pain: Diagnosing and Treating the Root Cause
Getting to the Source of Pain: Diagnosing and Treating the Root Cause
Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:30 – 7 PM
In this class, Amanda Lewis, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, will cover the basic methods of successfully diagnosing and treating pain according to Chinese Medicine. She will address 1) determining the cause of pain, 2) establishing the pattern and 3) treating pain according to the pattern.
Amanda will provide an explanation of the various causes of pain, as well as discuss specific treatment methods that include the use of acupuncture, foods, and herbal remedies. This class will also include a special demonstration of acupuncture and related therapies, such as cupping and moxibustion.
At the end of the class, there will be a tour through Greenstar, highlighting some of the foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
Amanda Lewis is nationally board-certified and licensed in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, completed a year of advanced training in China, and has 9 years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
She currently sees patients at the PADMA Ctr for Natural Therapies in downtown Ithaca, at 1121 Upper Front St. in Binghamton, and 4 Kirby St. in Bainbridge, NY. To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958. This class is free and open to the public, and is held in the meeting room at GreenStar Cooperative Market’s West-End Store, 701 W. Buffalo St. Registration is required. To register, sign up at GreenStar's Customer Service Desk or call 273-9392.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:30 – 7 PM
In this class, Amanda Lewis, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, will cover the basic methods of successfully diagnosing and treating pain according to Chinese Medicine. She will address 1) determining the cause of pain, 2) establishing the pattern and 3) treating pain according to the pattern.
Amanda will provide an explanation of the various causes of pain, as well as discuss specific treatment methods that include the use of acupuncture, foods, and herbal remedies. This class will also include a special demonstration of acupuncture and related therapies, such as cupping and moxibustion.
At the end of the class, there will be a tour through Greenstar, highlighting some of the foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
Amanda Lewis is nationally board-certified and licensed in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, completed a year of advanced training in China, and has 9 years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
She currently sees patients at the PADMA Ctr for Natural Therapies in downtown Ithaca, at 1121 Upper Front St. in Binghamton, and 4 Kirby St. in Bainbridge, NY. To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958. This class is free and open to the public, and is held in the meeting room at GreenStar Cooperative Market’s West-End Store, 701 W. Buffalo St. Registration is required. To register, sign up at GreenStar's Customer Service Desk or call 273-9392.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
How We Get Sick:
The Causes of Illness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 24, 2012 5:30-7pm
With Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes balance as the key to good health. For example, it’s important to have balance between rest and activity, a balanced diet, and balance in temperature. Extremes in any aspect of life can become a cause of disease over time. Balance is relative to the individual; what is too much for one person may not be enough for another.
To determine a treatment plan in TCM, we look for what are called “patterns of disharmony.” To restore harmony, it’s essential to understand the primary cause of the imbalance.
In the class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will cover the 3 causes of illness:
1. Internal Causes (emotions)
2. External Causes (climate factors)
3. Other Causes (everything else, including diet, sleep, trauma, etc)
At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
The Causes of Illness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 24, 2012 5:30-7pm
With Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes balance as the key to good health. For example, it’s important to have balance between rest and activity, a balanced diet, and balance in temperature. Extremes in any aspect of life can become a cause of disease over time. Balance is relative to the individual; what is too much for one person may not be enough for another.
To determine a treatment plan in TCM, we look for what are called “patterns of disharmony.” To restore harmony, it’s essential to understand the primary cause of the imbalance.
In the class, Amanda Lewis, L.Ac, will cover the 3 causes of illness:
1. Internal Causes (emotions)
2. External Causes (climate factors)
3. Other Causes (everything else, including diet, sleep, trauma, etc)
At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sex, Vitality, and the Role of the Kidneys
Sex, Vitality, & the Role of the Kidneys
January 18, 2012
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
In Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are considered the foundation of the body, the root of all “yin” and “yang” aspects. How vibrant we feel has a lot to do with the strength of our kidneys, as they govern growth, development, reproduction, sexual health, and our ability to handle to stress.
In January’s class, we will talk about how acupuncture, diet, and the use of certain herbal remedies and supplements can be used to address these basic aspects of health that the kidneys regulate:
- Growth & Development of the Mind & Body
- Energy, Warmth, & Sexual Vitality
- Urinary & Reproductive Health
At the end of the class, we'll take a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
January 18, 2012
Greenstar’s Meeting Room
Amanda Lewis, L.Ac
In Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are considered the foundation of the body, the root of all “yin” and “yang” aspects. How vibrant we feel has a lot to do with the strength of our kidneys, as they govern growth, development, reproduction, sexual health, and our ability to handle to stress.
In January’s class, we will talk about how acupuncture, diet, and the use of certain herbal remedies and supplements can be used to address these basic aspects of health that the kidneys regulate:
- Growth & Development of the Mind & Body
- Energy, Warmth, & Sexual Vitality
- Urinary & Reproductive Health
At the end of the class, we'll take a tour through Greenstar, highlighting the various foods and supplements mentioned in the class.
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