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Chronic Illness, Functional Medicine, Hashimoto's, Gut Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Chronic Illness, Functional Medicine, Hashimoto's, Gut Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Hashimoto's: The Gluten-Thyroid Connection

Studies have shown a strong link between autoimmune thyroid disease and gluten intolerance. In fact, it is suggested that all people with autoimmune thyroid disease be screened for gluten intolerance and vice versa; however, this rarely happens in a conventional medical setting. In fact, most people diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction are rarely told to make dietary modifications, which could ultimately save their health.

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Functional Medicine, Environmental Toxins, Chronic Illness Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Functional Medicine, Environmental Toxins, Chronic Illness Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Cosmetics, Heavy Metal Toxicity And Autoimmune Disease

Women on average use 12 personal care and cosmetic products per day, which is about 168 different chemical ingredients. The problem is that many of these ingredients are toxic, including high amounts of numerous deadly heavy metals, including lead (61-70% of lipstick), nickel (nearly 100% of cosmetics), beryllium, thallium, aluminum, cadmium, and arsenic.

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Acupuncture, Women's Health, Pain Management, Cupping Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Acupuncture, Women's Health, Pain Management, Cupping Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Jordan's Story

Jordan’s passion is to connect with others and increase their energetic vibration to guide them towards their true self. Her goal is to assist clients in reaching inner peace, harmony, and balance in their daily lives. Jordan loves performing soul healing and energy work for individuals who suffer from emotional and spiritual imbalances, which can manifest into common ailments and diseases. She views each person as a canvas that deserves individual attention and specialized treatment.

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NAET, Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Emotional Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM NAET, Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Emotional Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Lori's Story

Lori Earley’s Story…

Upon becoming a student of Chinese Medicine, I also became a patient. At only 31 years of age, I had already been diagnosed with clinical depression, insomnia, anxiety, and an autoimmune disease, which left me feeling fatigued, foggy, and drained. The number of prescription medications were growing by the year, and I was relying on meds for daily functioning. After my first year of school, I was able to say goodbye to 80% of the pharmaceuticals with the help of acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy. Today, I only take one prescription.

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Gut Health, Chronic Illness, NAET Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Gut Health, Chronic Illness, NAET Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Healing Leaky Gut

Did you know your gut plays a vital role in the inner workings of your body? Not only does it break down the food we eat but uses the nutrients to support bodily functions including energy production, hormone balance, mental health and helps eliminate toxins and waste. Another important role your gut plays in keeping you healthy is with your immune system, as nearly 70 % of the immune system is found in the gut. All can be well when your gut is working properly, but sometimes the gut lining may have cracks or holes that can trigger unhealthy problems. This is called leaky gut.

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Fertility, Chronic Illness, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Fertility, Chronic Illness, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

A Letter to the Missed Patient...

Dear Patient,

I’ve been wanting to write this letter to you for a while now. I have so much I wish I could say to you, so much help I wish I could’ve offered. I’ve wondered what I could have done or said differently that would’ve helped you understand that trying acupuncture just once wouldn’t really be the life changing experience you were hoping or wanting.

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Pregnancy, Postpartum, Women's Health, Reproductive Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Pregnancy, Postpartum, Women's Health, Reproductive Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Postpartum Healing with Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Massage

At Phoenix Rising Acupuncture, we support women through the entire pregnancy journey, from conception and fertility to pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Monica Dayanand is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist, a women’s health and fertility specialist, and a certified postpartum doula who offers postpartum support and healing home visits.

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Pregnancy, Acupuncture, Reproductive Health, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Pregnancy, Acupuncture, Reproductive Health, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Acupuncture During Pregnancy

At Phoenix Rising Acupuncture, we are here to support you physically and emotionally during this next step in your journey to parenthood. Acupuncture during pregnancy has significant health benefits for both mom and baby, and we recommend treatment throughout your entire pregnancy.

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Autoimmune, Chronic Illness, Functional Medicine Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Autoimmune, Chronic Illness, Functional Medicine Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Holistic Health Approach to Multiple Sclerosis

Awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS) is on the rise amongst the wake of Selma Blair’s brave announcement about her condition. In gratitude to her, more people are asking how multiple sclerosis starts, how it can be treated, and whether there are holistic health approaches to alleviate the symptoms and the progression of multiple sclerosis.

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Chinese Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Fertility, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Chinese Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Fertility, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Natural Remedies for Anti-Aging, Women's Health, Fertility and more....

Phoenix Rising Acupuncture offers a specialized curated herbal pharmacy, which includes remedies for women’s health, anti-aging, pain management, allergies, fertility, weight loss and more. All of the products are organic, fair trade, and green for clean living and clean beauty.

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Traditional Roots, Modern Acupuncture

Traditional Roots, Modern Acupuncture

Phoenix Rising Acupuncture is a modern acupuncture clinic in the River Oaks area of Houston. Here, we use the tools we’ve studied that date back millennia – acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, plant medicine and herbology – to treat modern conditions, such as stress, anxiety, infertility, migraines, food sensitivities, allergies, and even ADD/ADHD and PTSD.

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Pregnancy, Acupuncture, Reproductive Health, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Pregnancy, Acupuncture, Reproductive Health, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Acupuncture and Natural Remedies for Turning Breech Babies

Although many women have been known to be able to give birth to breech babies vaginally, most doctors these days have little to no experience with this type of delivery and feel more comfortable performing an external cephalic version or scheduling a cesarean section if a baby is not in an optimal position (vertex, or head down) towards the end of a pregnancy; however, the good news is that there are natural ways to turn breech babies that have been used successfully for centuries.

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Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Women's Health, Reproductive Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Women's Health, Reproductive Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

The Pitfalls of Birth Control Pills

Millions of women worldwide rely on birth control pills. Not only to prevent pregnancy but for cycle regulation, flow reduction, endometriosis and even hormone related acne. While many take the pill, it is important to note there are a variety of side-effects that every female should be aware of before taking birth control pills. These side-effects of birth control range from mildly annoying to potentially life changing issues.

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Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Cupping Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Cupping Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

What is Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine?

What is Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine?

Acupuncture is an ancient healing modality dating back over 2500 years in Chinese medical history. Acupuncture is part of a greater system of Chinese Medicine, in which small, sterile needles are inserted into specific points of the body to evoke a physiological response. Contrary to popular Western belief, acupuncture has been used for thousands of years, not only to help alleviate pain, but also to prevent and correct physical, mental, and emotional conditions.

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Fertility, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Reproductive Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Fertility, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Reproductive Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Acupuncture for Fertility: Overcoming MTHFR

Infertility is an issue which impacts one in six couples trying to have a baby. While the reasons couples experience difficulty becoming pregnant may vary, the struggle is the same. Thousands spent on treatments, time, effort, hormones, and the range of emotions couples endure is exhausting. Doctors have long touted the importance in folic acid for women during their childbearing years, as well as during pregnancy. One issue impacting infertility is a defect in the Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase or MTHFR gene, but there is good news. Despite MTHFR, acupuncture for fertility can be effective.

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Fertility, Reproductive Health, Chinese Medicine, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM Fertility, Reproductive Health, Chinese Medicine, Women's Health Dr. Lori J. Earley, DACM

Acupuncture Boosts Fertility Rates

Infertility is defined as the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve pregnancy in one year, but very few men or women are truly infertile. Most couples who have been given a diagnosis of “infertility” are merely out of balance, and from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, are entirely treatable. For the 1 in 8 couples experiencing infertility each year, acupuncture and TCM may be just what the doctor ordered. In fact, it has been shown that acupuncture boosts fertility rates for couples by enhancing both male and female fertility.

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Why Cosmetic Acupuncture is the "New Botox"

Sometimes it takes time – like a few centuries, perhaps? – to catch on to a health or beauty trend. If you scroll through the social media feeds of natural spas and salons, holistic healing centers, or health gurus, then undoubtedly you’ve seen more than enough posts about cupping, facial gua sha, and cosmetic acupuncture recently.

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