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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 22 min read
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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 174 min read
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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 303 min read
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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 134 min read
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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 302 min read
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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
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Attitude of Gratitude
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Krista J Essler LAc
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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A Few of My Favorite Things
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Krista J Essler LAc
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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