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Community Acupuncture
Relax in a communal environment Starting September 27th, 2025, Acupuncture and Holistic will offer community acupuncture on Friday...

Krista J Essler LAc
Sep 6, 20251 min read


Dust and Leaky Gut
Dust mite leaving its droppings. photo credit Hearst Apps Healing a leaky gut can be tricky. Dietary changes may not be straight...

Krista J Essler LAc
Jun 2, 20252 min read


The Importance of Oral Tolerance
Oral tolerance is how your body learns to tolerate and not overreact to things you ingest orally, such as food, beverages, and even...

Krista J Essler LAc
May 17, 20254 min read


What is Biofilm?
Fermenting kombucha with SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria & yeast), a naturally occurring biofilm Photo credit: @geraud_pfeiffer The...

Krista J Essler LAc
Apr 30, 20253 min read


The Broken Woman: An Icy Winter’s Tale
Physician heal thyself! I was cautiously walking to my car, through the ice field of my backyard, when all of a sudden, I was down with a...

Krista J Essler LAc
Apr 13, 20254 min read


Date and Coconut Cookie
Snacking with a purpose Recipe first... Heat oven to 350F. Blend to a paste: 1 cup pitted medjool dates with zest and juice from half an...

Krista J Essler LAc
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Sticks and Stones
Palo Santo is an evergreen tree that is an endemic species of Chile. The stems and leaves contain triterpenes, lupeol, and peol acetate...

Krista J Essler LAc
May 25, 20242 min read


Attitude of Gratitude
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Krista J Essler LAc
Oct 30, 20231 min read
A Few of My Favorite Things
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Krista J Essler LAc
Oct 16, 20231 min read


What are ultra-processed foods (UPFs)?
According to Chris van Tulleken, an infectious disease specialist and author of Ultra Processed People, the best way to determine if a...

Krista J Essler LAc
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Raise a Glass to Your Health!
According to Hydration for Health, an initiative to promote drinking more water, "recommending 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily is the...

Krista J Essler LAc
Aug 1, 20233 min read


More Joy, Less Fear: Special Event August 26, 2023
Join us for a very special event as we journey from fear to joy. Dr Krista J Essler, DTCM, LAc and Bernadette Elinksy, LMT, LSW created...

Krista J Essler LAc
Jul 28, 20231 min read


Cosmetic Acupuncture and Microneedling
Appearance has been a concern throughout the ages. The most significant text in the canon of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes...

Krista J Essler LAc
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Holistic Facial Event Saturday September 16, 2023 at Tranquility Salon and Wellness
Treat yourself to the ultimate facial with a combination of rejuvenating acupuncture and a soothing skin treatment. You begin this...

Krista J Essler LAc
Jul 22, 20231 min read


Introduction to Acupuncture
Are you curious about how Acupuncture and Holistic Care can address your health concerns? To celebrate National Wellness month in August...

Krista J Essler LAc
Jul 21, 20231 min read


Case in Point: Floating-Harbor Syndrome and Dysphasia
I first met Noah when he was 22 years old and he accompanied his parents to their acupuncture appointments. His mom shared a little bit...

Krista J Essler LAc
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Keep on Moving, Don't Stop
So here we are, mid February. The weather, at least in the Northeast, is dreadful. The sunlight is barely making a comeback. And your New...

Krista J Essler LAc
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Why I'm Not Sending My Children to School This Year
As a healthcare provider, this matter is personal to me. I have young children. Now, I know the research shows that children, if they...

Krista J Essler LAc
Jul 31, 20202 min read


Rejuvenate Your Resolutions!
Just because January is over and you didn’t accomplish everything you set out to do this year, doesn’t mean you failed. Everyday presents...

Krista J Essler LAc
Feb 3, 20191 min read
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