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I’m a licensed professional, but the info on this blog is for educational purposes only and isn’t meant as medical advice. Always check in with your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health, nutrition, or lifestyle. Everything shared here reflects my personal views, not those of any organizations I’m connected to.
Thanks for being here and enjoy!
— Allison, L.Ac.
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The Truth About Acupuncture: Why It Deserves Your Attention
Common Misconceptions About Acupuncture Over the years, I've had countless conversations with people who express genuine curiosity about...
Allison Millar, LAc
Apr 294 min read
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Auricular Acupuncture for Total Balance
At Basic Balance Acupuncture, Tracy and I almost always incorporate 1-3 auricular (ear) acupuncture points into treatments. The ear is a...
Allison Millar, LAc
Mar 312 min read
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What’s in My Travel Medicine Kit? Essentials for Staying Healthy on the Go
After spending two weeks exploring the mountains of Peru and the depths of the Amazon, I can confidently say that my emergency medicine...
Allison Millar, LAc
Feb 114 min read
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The Gifts of the Twelve Officials: A Holiday Reflection
As the year comes to a close, we at Basic Balance Acupuncture extend our deepest gratitude to you, our cherished patients. Your trust and...
Allison Millar, LAc
Jan 33 min read
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Ice Baths & Cold Plunges: What You Need to Know
Over the past few years, more and more of my friends and colleagues have been plunging into the cold and telling me how great they feel...
Allison Millar, LAc
Apr 12, 202415 min read
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Light Therapy at Basic Balance! Everything You Need To Know
Dark, dreary weather can make the winter months hard for many New Englanders. If you have ever lived in Western states, where the sun...
Allison Millar, LAc
Mar 18, 202310 min read
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Exploring Gratitude with the 5 Elements
The 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth & Metal. Each of the Elements refer to a specific energy....
Allison Millar, LAc
Nov 21, 20224 min read
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Back to the Basics for the New Year:
Happy New Year! It’s been quite some time since my last blog, as our practice has been busy! Now, more than ever, people are being...
Allison Millar, LAc
Dec 30, 20216 min read
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The Timing of Your Qi
What do you mean? You may be aware that energy, aka qi, circulates within our bodies in specific pathways that correspond to internal...
Allison Millar, LAc
Sep 23, 20206 min read
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Women’s Health: Living with your natural rhythm
Did you know that acupuncture is excellent for women’s health? When treating women for menstrual difficulties (PMS, menstrual cramps,...
Allison Millar, LAc
Jul 29, 20205 min read
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Immunity & Traditional Chinese Medicine
I've been wanting to share some keys to immunity from my perspective as an acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine...
Allison Millar, LAc
Apr 6, 20205 min read
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Creating Lasting Change
A huge part of our day-to-day life is formed by habitual activity. Sustained change isn’t achieved by doing something spontaneously, or...
Allison, L.Ac.
Dec 29, 20196 min read
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Meditation: What, Why, and How, Troubleshooting & Tips
A Personal Quest: After undergraduate college, I moved from the east coast to the rocky mountains in an effort to exchange my stressful,...
Allison, B.S, M.S, L.Ac.
Mar 24, 20198 min read
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Qi vs. Blood: Moxa and Guasha Explained
Acupuncture Overview The goal of acupuncture is simply to balance energetic pathways, or channels, within the body. The channels were...
Allison, B.S, M.S, L.Ac.
Aug 22, 20186 min read
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Chinese Herbs: Shedding Light on the Mystery
Of all the modalities I ask permission to perform as part of a treatment in my clinic- not limited to burning the herb mugwort over...
Allison, L.Ac.
May 17, 20185 min read
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Cannabis & CBD: What you need to Know
Cannabis (also known as hemp) is a truly fascinating plant. Did you know that it actually provides nutrients to the surrounding soil, as...
Allison, L.Ac.
Mar 13, 20188 min read
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'Back to the Basics' for the New Year
It’s easy to get overwhelmed within the world of holistic healthcare. As we begin to explore the best ways to take care of ourselves, we...
Allison, L.Ac.
Jan 5, 20185 min read
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A Close Look at Calcium
Calcium is a mineral and like all minerals, according to Chinese Medicine, it has a cooling, relaxing, calming, and moistening effect....
Allison, L.Ac.
Nov 10, 20173 min read
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The 5 Elements: Living with the Fall Season
Living in harmony with the natural cycle of the 5 Elements can impart a great deal of healing into our lives. Think of Chinese Medicine...
Allison, L.Ac.
Sep 26, 20173 min read
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Medicinal Porridge ("Congee")
What is Congee? Known as 'Jook' in many parts of Asia, Congee is similar to what American's call porridge. Quite simply, it is any whole...
Allison, L.Ac.
Aug 2, 20173 min read
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