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Keene, NH. Allison Millar, L.Ac.

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    Although I am a professional in my field, my blog posts are for information and educational purposes only and shouldn’t be seen as health, nutritional, or medical advice. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition and to independently determine whether to perform, use or adapt any of the information or content on this blog.

    By voluntarily undertaking any exercise, nutritional, or lifestyle recommendation displayed on this website, you assume the risk of any resulting injury. Any information provided on this blog is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors or mistakes. This blog contains my own opinions and doesn’t reflect the opinions of any organizations I might be affiliated with.

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    Allison, L.Ac.

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    Allison Millar, LAc
    • Apr 6
    • 5 min

    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 for while. And, giv...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Dec 29, 2019
    • 6 min

    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 even once-per-day at ...

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    Allison, B.S, M.S, L.Ac.
    • Mar 24, 2019
    • 8 min

    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, go-go-go attitude fo...

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    Allison, B.S, M.S, L.Ac.
    • Aug 22, 2018
    • 6 min

    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 discovered thousands of...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • May 17, 2018
    • 5 min

    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 acupuncture points close ...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Mar 13, 2018
    • 7 min

    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 opposed to most plan...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Jan 5, 2018
    • 5 min

    '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 are met with contrad...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Nov 10, 2017
    • 3 min

    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. This is why in China, ...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Sep 26, 2017
    • 3 min

    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 as another language f...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Aug 2, 2017
    • 3 min

    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 grain cooked for a l...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Jul 8, 2017
    • 3 min

    Magnificent Magnesium

    Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals for maintaining good health. It's fundamental to over 300 chemical processes that take place daily, within ou...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Jun 19, 2017
    • 3 min

    Tapping- a Free & Easy Life-Changing Exercise

    Tapping or, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a powerful technique that I often recommend to my patients. It can dramatically reduce negative emotional st...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Apr 12, 2017
    • 1 min

    Tackling Restless Leg Syndrome with Nutrition

    Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is surprisingly common. Iron deficiency, magnesium deficiency, side effects of medications, and/or electrolyte imbalances are tho...

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Mar 11, 2017
    • 1 min

    Boosting Immunity with MUSHROOMS!

    Agarikon is an extremely powerful immune-boosting mushroom. I recommend Host Defense formula, taken as directed, 1 1/2 hours away from phar

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    Allison, L.Ac.
    • Mar 11, 2017
    • 2 min

    Acid Reflux- why it happens, what you can do about it & Allison's #1 recommendation

    Heartburn, GERD, Acid Reflux. The reasons behind it and what you can do about it! #1 suggestion from Allison, Licensed Acupuncturist

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