Natural Health Tips

2009-12-31T05:51:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!

The New Year
Please remember that small changes (in life) last longer over time than making drastic changes in lifestyle such as with the potentially burdensome annual New Year’s resolution. Set your goals and priorities for the New Year, but make sure they are attainable and have a doable timeline…so you don’t stress yourself out and potentially set yourself up for failure.

I wish everyone financial success and prosperity as well as great health and loving, supportive relationships. Namaste.

FREE Acupuncture & Massage Available
In my quest to “spread the Health” via acupuncture therapy and education, I am offering you the chance to receive complimentary acupuncture lecture with a small group of friends as well as receiving free mini acupuncture and massage sessions. See your 2 options below:

Option 1:
Host a Wellness Lecture at your house with 5-10 guests (who have not received or are interested in acupuncture) and receive one FREE acupuncture treatment. As the hostess, please provide light refreshments while I give a 30-minute Wellness talk on either acupuncture or nutrition.

Option 2:
Host a Wellness Spa Party with 5-10 guests (who have not received or are interested in acupuncture) and everyone receives a 15-minute acupuncture session and/or chair massage. Please call me at (904) 240-5927 to arrange your Wellness Lecture or Spa Party.

One resolution I have made, and try always to keep is this: To rise above the little things.
-John Burroughs

Newsletter by Felicia M. Dyess, A.P.
Mandarin Healing Center, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 240-5927

Dec 2009 Acu Newsletter

2009-12-02T06:40:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Holidays 2009 edition of the Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter. I wish everyone a joyous, fruitful and prosperous holiday season. In observance of the holidays, Mandarin Healing Center will be closed after Monday, December 21st and will reopen on Monday, December 28th.

Seasonal Nutrition
Honor your body by eating seasonally appropriate foods. For the colder months have warm soups, steamed vegetables, baked gourds, simmering stews and choose warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, clove and cardamom that enliven your food.

In Chinese Medicine: cinnamon raises the yang or upward rising energy as well as promoting good blood circulation. Ginger warms the digestion and helps to transform thin white mucus from colds. Clove warms the digestion, aids the kidneys, and aids with vomiting and diarrhea. Cardamom is a warm, aromatic herb that promotes energy flow, warms the digestion, improves the appetite and helps to awaken the mind.

Holiday Gift Certificates – THE GIFT OF WELLNESS
Give the Gift of Wellness by purchasing a Holiday Gift Certificate or Holiday Wellness Packages for your friends or family members (for use by new patients only). Gift Certificates can be purchased for just $60/treatment. Five sessions are the minimum number of sessions recommended for most cases, so Holiday Packages of 5 sessions are available for just $300 – this is a $75 savings. The above deals are only available for purchase through December 30th. Call Felicia Dyess, A.P. at (904) 240-5927 to purchase your Holiday Gift Certificate or Holiday Wellness Package.

One kind word can warm three winter months.
-Japanese Proverb

October AcuNewsletter: Super Cold/Flu Remedy

2009-09-22T15:48:00.000-07:00

Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter, October 2009 Edition

Welcome to the October edition of the Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter. The fall weather ushers in a seasonal change of cooler weather and also the cold and flu season. In this edition, I have highlighted an acupuncture point used in an acute cold or flu situation as well as information on how to receive my extremely effective cold and flu elimination protocol which will aid you in shortening the duration of a flu or cold to a few short days.

Spirit of the Points – “Great Hammer”
This is the 14th point on the Governing Vessel channel located on the posterior median line, in the depression between the 7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebra (basically the boniest lowest part of the neck). Great Hammer can be used in acute illness for upper respiratory invasions of Wind and Cold and for febrile diseases since it reduces fever. Helpful for neck stiffness and pain, cough, common cold, sensation of fullness in the chest, fever and chills. Excerpt from the Tai Sophia Institute Spirit of the Points manual.

Effective & Natural Flu & Cold Remedy – JUST $15
I have designed a very effective flu and cold remedy protocol that I have perfected over the last several years (on myself) to reduce the common cold and flu duration to just a few short days of symptoms rather than a week or more of misery and illness. This detailed protocol is available for a one-time fee of just $15 payable to Mandarin Healing Center.

This protocol package contains 9+ ways to reduce the cold or flu duration if implemented within the first 24-hours of symptoms for 2 types of the common cold and also for the flu. This very effective and natural protocol combines nutritional advice, natural remedies with specific Chinese Herbal formulas. Please call or email for more details.

The next major advance in the health of the American people will be determined by what the individual is willing to do for himself.-John Knowles, former President of the Rockefeller Foundation

Newsletter written by Felicia M. Dyess, A.P.
Mandarin Healing Center, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL
(904) 240-5927

September 2009 Newsletter

2009-08-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter
September 2009 Edition

Welcome to the September edition of the Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter. In the past, I have given advice on different herbs, vitamins and supplements to help improve your health and quality of life. This month I would like to focus on the beauty of acupuncture medicine by highlighting the many benefits of a specific acupuncture point which will give you an idea of the many possibilities that acupuncture has to offer.
Spirit of the Points – “Rich for the Vitals”
Rich for the Vitals is the 38th point on the Bladder meridian located on the upper back on the level between the intervertebral spaces of T4 and T5 midway between the spinal column and the inner edges of the scapula.In the most physical sense, this point helps to expand and relax the chest, regulate the Lungs, strengthen the Spleen, calm the Heart, nourish energy and blood quality and strengthen the Kidneys in the body.The "spirit" of this point is to use it when there is weak blood such as anemia and poor blood circulation. Needling this point brings a fresh surge of vital clear energy to the mind and spirit. This point is also called the "chronic illness point" because it goes directly to the vital organs to nourish them. Good point for Chemotherapy patients, chronic anemia or chronic illness. According to the ancients, diseases that settled here are almost beyond cure and the Taoists claimed that proper use of this point produced immortality, an overstatement that emphasizes the preventative and potential attributes that this point possesses.-point information taken from Spirit of the Points book from the Tai Sophia Institute.

Special Events
I will manning a booth available at the Westminster Woods Health Fair on Thursday, September 10th.

Most Insurances Accepted
Standard Rate = $75/session
Military Rate = $65/session

I accept cash, check, and advance payment via PayPal through my additional email
mandarinhealing@yahoo.com.

Appointment Availability
Monday - Saturday sessions available. Call 240-5927 to book your appointment.

A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession. -Hippocrates

Acupuncture & Coconuts

2009-07-26T07:26:00.001-07:00

The Amazing Power of Coconut Water
About a month and a half ago, I met a friend at Present Moments Café in St. Augustine and shared a fresh and delicious coconut water (right out of the coconut itself). I had recently read about the great nutritional benefits of coconut water including that it resembles human blood plasma and has been used for transfusions in battlefield situations. About a week later, I assisted a friend in taking her out-of-town friend’s dog (Charlie) to a Vet Specialist for an ultrasound of what was potentially a bleeding tumor. After the ultrasound, the vet told us that he had found a bleeding mass in the dog’s liver and the dog was weak from blood loss. The vet gave Charlie an IV transfusion and told us that without surgery and chemo the dog would not live long…he did not expect Charlie to live the night or even get up to walk again.

Frantically my animal-loving friend asked my advice of what we could do nutritionally and holistically to save Charlie’s life and I suggested coconut water immediately. She went straight to Present Moments to get a supply of fresh coconut water and took Charlie home to care for him. My friend fed Charlie the water, did Reiki on him and got some milk thistle to support his liver. The owner was able to arrive home from South America after 3 days…and the dog was still alive and walking and happy. My friend maintained her regimen her for several weeks until the owner was able to take Charlie to a holistic acupuncture vet who had high hopes for Charlie’s condition.

A month and a half later, Charlie is still doing quite well.

Let food be thy medicine, and let thy medicine be food.
-Hippocrates

Missing Your Acupuncture

2009-07-11T06:22:00.000-07:00

Just had to comment that I was recently at a networking event and met a woman who had in the past received acupuncture treatment for Fibromyalgia.She asked for my card and said that she would be calling me soon since she really missed her acupuncture. I don't think the average person would make that statement about visiting their primary M.D.This is a common statement I hear because of the way acupuncture can energize you, balance your emotions and give you a natural high in addition to helping you resolve or reduce other health concerns.I regularly receive my own acupuncture care for the very same reasons. To me it always feels like my eyes are a blurry dirty windshield and that the treatment itself cleans and brightens my eyes/windshield. I love it!

Medicare Approved Acupuncture Care

2009-06-21T10:53:00.000-07:00

TUESDAY, JUNE 9: Call President Obama at (202) 456-1111 and ask him to include H.R. 646 into the Healthcare Reform Act. This act will allow Medicare Part B members and Federal Employees to receive acupuncture care as part of their insurance benefits.

H.R. 646 or The Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009 would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under part B of the Medicare program, and to amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide for coverage of such services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

You can also call your Florida Senator or Representative and ask him/her to co-sponsor the bill:

President Obama (202) 456-1111

Florida Legislator, Jennifer Caroll (850) 488-5102

Florida Senator (R), Stephen Wise (904) 381-6000

Florida Senator (D), Tony Hill, Sr. (904) 924-1646

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

-Thomas Paine

Acupuncture Open House on June 6, 2009

2009-05-20T04:05:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Come celebrate my new location, new name (Mandarin Healing Center, Inc.,) and the ability to accept most insurances as an Acupuncture Physician.

From 11am - 3pm on Saturday, June 6: We will have light refreshments, FREE 15-minute acupuncture and massage treatments by RSVP, and a Question and Answer session about acupuncture from 1:30 - 2:30pm.

RSVP by calling (904) 240-5927 for a FREE treatment or massage or just come mix and mingle and ask those burning questions you have about acupuncture.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Felicia M. Dyess, A.P.
Mandarin Healing Center
12627 San Jose Blvd., Suite 504
Jacksonville, FL 32223

Mandarin Office in Jacksonville

2009-04-09T04:41:00.000-07:00

Felicia M. Dyess, A.P. has moved her office from the San Marco area to the South Mandarin area at 12627 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 504, Jacksonville Florida 32207 (in Julington Creek Business Park). Her office is conveniently located just north of the bridge that goes to Julington Creek/St. Johns County.

Acupuncture Treatment for PTSD?

2009-03-01T11:52:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture treatment has long been associated with pain relief and is now really coming into awareness as a safe healing method that has many other applications. Other than for pain relief acupuncture was really meant to be a form of preventative care, but what is not well known is that it is also great to balance the emotions. Acupuncture can help those suffering with depression and anxiety disorder, even PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) which is a form of anxiety.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, Osteopath and authority on Natural Health, many of our Iraqi soldiers are already experiencing anxiety disorders from repeated and prolonged combat tours and are already taking antidepressants while on combat duty to calm their strained nerves. As of November 2007, 12 – 20% of Iraqi veterans returned home with PTSD as reported by Medscape Today. If diagnosed with PTSD, the soldier is often prescribed harsh sedation drugs to help them cope with the depression, tremors, hypervigilance, irritability and anger outbursts, nightmares, and flashbacks. In addition to these symptoms, the veterans can also feel isolated, emotionally detached, have memory gaps, poor concentration, and be easily startled. Basically most of these medications (such as Prozac, Ambien, and Zoloft to name a few), are really just suppressing the PTSD symptoms and not healing the root cause of the physical and emotional imbalance.
Not only are these medications suppressing symptoms, but some of the side effects closely mimic the symptoms of what is being treated. For example, Zoloft which is used to treat depression, panic-disorders including anxiety and PTSD can have some of the following severe side effects: seizure, tremor, agitation, confusion, and fast heartbeat. Whereas Prozac, used to treat depression and anxiety can cause insomnia, anxiety, nervousness and tremor.
A balanced treatment strategy in the terms of Oriental Medicine would be to aid the body’s own ability to heal itself (so that these meds can be weaned off safely over time under medical supervision) through the aid of acupuncture and herbs. With PTSD there are several patterns of imbalance that an acupuncturist can see and address with treatment. These patterns include Blood Stasis, Kidney Qi (Energy) depletion, Liver Fire and Liver Yang Rising, along with Heart Yin Deficiency and Heart Fire. Blood Stasis which results from physical and emotional trauma can be cleared without the patient having to relive the traumatic episode over and over as is seen in talk therapy which is often combined with medications as a traditional form of PTSD treatment. Kidney Qi (Energy) depletion, which is diagnosed as adrenal fatigue in Western Medicine, can also be addressed with acupuncture points and herbs that build the qi or energy of the Kidneys. Liver Fire or Liver Yang Rising, which is related to angry outbursts and irritability, can be treated by clearing the heat in the Liver and building the yin of the body so that the Yang of the Liver does not rise and cause irritation. Heart Blood and Heart Yin (Fluid) Deficiency with heat in the Heart can cause such symptoms as nightmares and anxiety. By building the blood and yin in the Heart and clearing heat, a calmer state of being can be created that allows for better sleep and anxiety relief. These are just some of the patterns that Oriental Medicine can provide effective relief for in the PTSD sufferer. Acupuncture and herbs can help to clear the emotional and physical trauma from the body as well as supporting the major organ systems and vital qi of the body so that the patient naturally feels less anger, anxiety, depression and hypervigilant.
In addition to acupuncture being a safe healing method, the side effects are so minimal as to not even matter. After an acupuncture treatment, some brief reactions such as nausea, headaches, or sudden bowel movements may occur which are actually positive signs that the body is detoxing so that it can transition into a healthier state. Also the patient may experience minor pain (equivalent to a mosquito bite), occasional minor bruising and/or bleeding in the area of insertion. Overall the natural health benefits and sense of well-being that acupuncture treatment provides far outweighs the possible agitation, seizures, tremors and more that come with traditional Western treatment.
What a relief it is to know that there are options available to our soldiers other than just taking psychotropic drugs that can have harmful side effects.

Military Acupuncture Rates

2009-02-18T14:06:00.000-08:00

I have new military rates. Any military personnel or spouses may come in for treatment at the reduced rate of $65 per session. Normal rate is $80/session.

Free Nutrition Class on February 4th

2009-01-25T05:56:00.000-08:00

Nutrition made easy. FREE nutrition class held at Rejuvenate Wellness Center (formerly Rejuvenada) in San Marco on Wednesday, February 4th. Class begins at 6:30pm. Learn some major easy to follow nutritional secrets that Felicia has used for years to achieve optimal health and to lose weight which does not involve counting calories. The lecture will comprise of Western nutritional guidelines from an Oriental Medicine standpoint that tailors nutritional advice for each individual’s needs.

Lecture given by Felicia M. Dyess, Acupuncture Physician in Jacksonville, Florida. Lecture will be held at 3527 Hendricks Avenue, just one mile south of San Marco Square. Call Felicia at (904) 240-5927 to RSVP for the class as space is limited.

Heart Health Made Simple

2009-01-14T09:29:00.000-08:00

Here are some basic tips to take care of your heart:

1. Taking Conenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) not only boosts your cardiovascular health, it also provides gum health support. Buy good quality CoQ10 at your local health food store. CoQ10 is essential for those of you on cholesterol-reducing meds a.k.a. statin drugs since these medications actually deplete your body's store of this important coenzyme.
2. Reduce stress and anxiety. Do regular breathing exercises and/or meditation to create an overall calmer sense of being so that you handle stress better.
3. Exercise regularly at your own fitness level. Your heart is a muscle and needs to exercised by good cardio and/or yoga to help it stay in optimal shape.
4. Laugh. Laughter is the best medicine and regular laughter creates feel good hormones that help our bodies stay in balance and health.
5. For those who have actual heart conditions, make sure that you take care of yourself by seeing your physician appropriately. Also acupuncture is a great medicine that can support the heart especially those with Mitral Valve Prolapse.

Immunity Spices Mix

2008-11-03T06:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a mix of spices you can create at home to boost your immunity courtesy of the "The Answer To Cancer Is Never Giving It a Chance To Start"...based on Ayurvedic principles:

Immunity Mix
6 parts turmeric
3 parts ground cumin
3 parts coriander
6 parts ground fennel
1 part powdered dry ginger
1 part ground pepper
1/4 part ground cinnamon

*I suggest you use all organic spices to make this mix and sprinkle it on your food 1-2 times a day. It will enhance the flavor of most cooked dishes, soups, and salads.

Zrii Party on Tuesday, August 12

2008-08-01T01:52:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

Marda Holdeman, Licensed Massage Therapist, is hosting the Jacksonville launch of the new product Zrii here in Jacksonville on 8/12 at the Radisson in Southpoint from 7-8pm. Zrii is the new Ayurvedic fruit drink that is endorsed by The Chopra Center. This drink is amazing...it is formulated with synergistic herbs along with Amalaki fruit that stimulates good digestion and thereby stimulates increased health in the body (plus it's quite tasty).

Come to learn more about this yummy health drink or even come if you are into health/wellness and looking for a new part-time business opportunity. Call Marda at 504-9218 to RSVP and for details on this unique event.

Ayurvedic Breakfast Recipe to Help Prevent Cancer

2008-07-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

From the book "The Answer to Cancer Is Never Giving It A Chance To Start"

Here's the recipe in a nutshell:

Buy a red, sweet, organic apple. Peel and quarter it. Boil some water and simmer. Either stick a whole clove in each of the quarters or add a pinch of clove powder to the water and then add the apple pieces. Only stew the apple for about 4 minutes and then remove from the water. I like to add some cinnamon for maximum flavor and sometimes The LifeMax Signature Grain. Have your apple along with sipping some warm water. EAT THIS FOR BREAKFAST ONLY as this recipe is designed to start your digestive fire for the day.

The apple has a lot of pectin fiber along with antioxidants and in Ayurveda (East Indian medicine) having good agni or digestive fire is part of the road to health.
Eating the apple every morning is just a step towards total cancer prevention which comes about with having a mostly alkaline diet, not being overexposed to environmental toxins, getting enough exercise and rest, and living a happy life.

July 2008 Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter

2008-06-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

Patients, Colleagues, and Friends,
Welcome to the first edition of my Acupuncture Awareness Newsletter. This monthly newsletter is designed to promote awareness of all the wonderful applications that Acupuncture has to offer the general public; provide some eco-friendly tips that we can all do to preserve our Earth; and keep you updated on all the new events, offers and workshops that I may be providing in the Jacksonville area.

If you wish to opt out of receiving this newsletter, please email me at fiveeacupx@yahoo.com.
Acupuncture For Preventative Healthcare

A little known fact about Acupuncture is that it was originally designed to be a form of preventative medicine. In ancient China, patients would visit their local Acupuncturist seasonally in order to stay in good health and transition into the changes of each season. Patients would pay their Acupuncturist during the times that they were healthy and stop paying the Acupuncturist when they were sick.

This is a big change in the way healthcare is managed today. Unfortunately today, Acupuncture is a tool of last resort that people flock to after they have exhausted all other methods of healthcare. Acupuncture is an ideal form of preventative medicine because it is very safe and it helps to stimulate your own body’s innate ability to heal itself and keep your immunity strong.

Eco-Friendly Corner
Reduce your plastic water bottle waste by switching to glass bottles that you fill with filtered water (such as a Voss water bottle). Not only are you reducing the immense load on the landfills, you are also reducing the amount of petroleum used. Visit http://www.purewater2go.com/reduce.html to see the impact of your environmental load.

July Events Calendar
Qigong Class on Saturday, July 12 from 10-11:30am at Rejuvenada. Learn a powerful and easy form of qigong, called Pan Gu Shengong, in order to build your immunity and vital energy. Workshop cost is $100. Call 240-5927 with any questions and to register for this class by July 9th.

Patient Appreciation
Any patient/client who refers 3 people who come in for Acupuncture treatment with me will receive one FREE treatment in appreciation.

Medical Coverage
I am now accepting medical insurance. Please check with your insurance administrator to see if you are covered to receive Acupuncture. You may also visit my website at
www.art-of-healing.net for more details.

Felicia M. Dyess, M.Ac., A.P.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Newsletter Editor & Author
Office: Rejuvenada in San Marco
3527 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 240-5927

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

2008-06-15T05:29:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to the Rejuvenada Open House/Silent Auction for Cystic Fibrosis yesterday. It was a great opportunity to raise funds for CF. Many thanks to Linda Minke, cellist, who played some beautiful music throughout the day to entertain our visitors.

Bladder Frequency Problems

2008-05-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

A simple Ayurvedic trick to tone your bladder muscles and decrease bladder frequency is to ingest black sesame seeds. Just take 1 teaspoon in the morning with or without food and 1 tsp. in the evening. They are tasteless...you can add them to soup, oatmeal, sprinkle over salads and other cooked dishes. If you're brave enough, you can even take the teaspoon straight with some water.

Sinus Health

2008-04-17T09:20:00.000-07:00

If you suffer from sinusitis, allergies, etc..., here is what you can do support your sinuses safely and naturally. Eliminate all dairy and in some cases you may also have to eliminate wheat - these are both phlegm producing foods. Start taking Ester-C (at least 1000/mg a day and 3000 mg/day when ill) daily. Take probiotics daily (2-8/day depending on your current state) which will eat the bad bacteria/mucus. Also invest in a Nety pot, which is a little ceramic pot that yogis use with a saline solution (sea salt and warm water) to cleanse and irrigate their sinuses. The use of a Nety pot is most effective (especially as a preventative) when used 1x/day in the morning upon waking. These 4 steps completed daily will improve your sinus health dramatically!

Natural Gum Health by Oil Pulling

2008-03-31T13:06:00.000-07:00

Want to help alleviate bleeding gums the natural way. Try oil pulling also called oil swishing. Just go buy some organic sunflower oil and swish 1 tsp. every day first thing in the morning (for 15-20) minutes. Do not swallow. After 15-20 minutes, spit out the oil (which should have changed to milky white) and rinse, brush, and floss your teeth. Clean the sink thorougly b/c the oil has pulled out plaque and toxins (including heavy metals from your body via your salivary glands). Oil swishing helps bleeding gums, regenerates receding gums, removes plaque and whitens your teeth...in addition to many other health benefits. To find out more on the additional health benefits of oil pulling, visit www.oilpulling.com.

Qigong Workshop TIME CHANGE

2008-03-26T05:42:00.000-07:00

Please note the workshop will be held form 9:30am - 11:30am on Saturday, March 29. I apologize for any inconvenience...Felicia.

March 29, 2008 Workshop

2008-03-07T10:17:00.000-08:00

I am teaching a class on Pan Gu Shengong style qigong. This qigong form is a unique energy cultivation exercise that boosts your immunity. The class will be held at 3527 Hendricks Avenue in Jacksonville Florida. Class is from 10am - Noon. Cost is $100 with half of the profits being returned to Master Ou so he can teach this qigong worldwide. Call me to pre-register by March 26.

Felicia Dyess, 240-5927

Chlorella Over Mult-Vitamins

2008-03-07T10:14:00.001-08:00

I find that Yaeyama Chlorella supplements are far superior to any pre-fabricated multi-vitamin, even the good-quality bioavailable multis. Chlorella is a green algae and it is also a whole food that naturally contains the vitamins and nutrients you seek in a multi-vitamin. In addition, chlorella helps to detoxify the body and boost the immune system as well as regulating your digestion.

Cold Sore Relief

2008-02-10T08:55:00.001-08:00

Natural Relief from Cold Sores
Anyone who has had a cold sore knows how painful and hard to get rid of they can be. Cold sores are an outbreak of the herpes simplex virus in your body often triggered by stress. What you probably did not know is that a depletion of the amino acid Lysine can cause a cold sore outbreak and that eating too many nuts can deplete our Lysine stores.
Therefore adding Lysine topically or internally helps to accelerate a cold sore’s healing process. For cold sores on the inside of the mouth, you can take 3000-4000mg of Lysine a day internally to stimulate and accelerate the healing process. If you have a cold sore on the outside of your mouth (like on your outer lips or around the mouth) you should apply Lysine cream topically in addition to taking Lysine as a supplement. Lysine a.k.a. L-Lysine supplements and cream can be found at your local health food store.
Please email me at fiveeacupx@yahoo.com if you have any suggestions for future wellness tips and information that you would like to know about.
Felicia M. Dyess, Acupuncture Physician

Acupuncture Special Offer

2008-02-03T12:18:00.000-08:00

For anyone who attends my Open House on 2/9/08, I will be offering a special courtesy rate of 50% on the 1st treatment if you book an appointment that day to be seen within the following 2 weeks.

Open House Rescheduled

2008-01-13T14:44:00.000-08:00

Please note the Open House date has been moved to Saturday, February 9. It will start at 10:30am and go till about Noon.

Location: Rejuvenada at 3527 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Open House in San Marco

2007-12-31T04:42:00.000-08:00

You are invited:
I am having an Acupuncture Open House at my new location in San Marco on Tuesday, January 15. The Open House will be held from 7-8pm, it will include light refreshments and a brief lecture on what acupuncture is and how it can help you. A small question and answer session will follow.
The Open House will be at the Rejuvenada office at 3527 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville Florida 32207.
....be sure to bring a friend or loved one in need of quality care!
RSVP by January 13 by calling me at (904) 240-5927.
Felicia Dyess, M.Ac., A.P.

Cold & Flu Season Tips

2007-12-19T05:21:00.000-08:00

If you feel the flu or a cold coming on, nip it in the bud. Prevention within the first 24 hours of symptoms can often stop a cold or the flu in its tracks.

For flu-like symptoms like headache, fever and muscle aches, get some Oscillococcinum from the health food store or even at Walmart. This is a safe homeopathic remedy by Boiron that fights the flu without any bad side effects.

To kick the common cold (sneezing, runny nose), try Zicam (homeopathic nose spray) or Airborne (fizzy tablets you drop in water) which can both be found at Walgreens.

In both cases, boost your intake of Vitamin C to over 2000 mg a day. You can get the Emergen-C packets from Walmart or your health food store. This is a powder that you take with water for an instant energy and alkaline boost.

Keep these on hand so that you have them handy when symptoms hit and 9 times out of 10 you will be able to stop these invasions before they become full-blown colds or flus.

New San Marco Office

2007-12-12T11:25:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to announce that I will be treating in the San Marco area (Jacksonville, FL) on Tuesdays and Fridays...in addition to making housecalls.

Happy Holidays,
Felicia M. Dyess, A.P.

Probiotics For Health

2007-12-07T05:37:00.001-08:00

So everyone knows by now that antibiotics should be a last resort especially with all the virus mutations which are becoming immune to certain antibiotics. Well if you absolutely have to take antibiotics what you should also be taking are probiotics. Antibiotics kill ALL of your intestinal flora which is part of your immunity. Some of that flora or bacteria is good, beneficial bacteria that you need to stay healthy. Therefore you should take a dose of probiotics about an hour after taking your antibiotics in order to maintain some beneficial bacteria. This beneficial bacteria helps eat bad bacteria...what the antibiotics are trying to kill. You need to take a multiple strain probiotic like PB8 in order to defend yourself against the multiple strains of bad bacteria. You can find probiotics at your local health food store.

Probiotics are safe and can be taken every day for optimal immunity and health. And Ladies, taking probiotics (when taking antibiotics for UTI's) will guard you against yeast infections.

Acupuncture Housecalls

2007-11-27T05:47:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture In Your Home
I am now offering housecalls within the Jacksonville, Florida area. Call 240-5927 to make your appointment...Felicia Dyess, Acupuncture Physician.

Housecalls Now Available

2007-11-27T05:40:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture In Your Home
For your convenience, I am now providing housecalls within the Jacksonville, Florida area. Please call 240-5927 to make your appointment...Felicia Dyess, Acupuncture Physician

Thanksgiving Dinner

2007-11-14T05:51:00.000-08:00

Almost all of us overeat during the holidays. For those of you trying to avoid the bloat, you can get Po Chai pills (also called Culing or Curing pills) from your Chinese Herbalist. These are digestive pills that help process food better and are also good for seasickness. You will not get seasick if you take these pills 20 minutes prior to your sea voyage.

Acupuncture Office Open House - Win A FREE Treatment

2007-11-05T13:50:00.001-08:00

OPEN HOUSE: Win A Free Treatment!
What is Acupuncture & How Can It Help Me?
The 7th person to RSVP for the Open House will receive their first acupuncture treatment absolutely FREE. All needles are pre-packaged and sterilized for your safety.
Come join me on Wednesday, November 14 at 7pm to visit my new office and learn what acupuncture is and how it can improve your health safely and naturally. Light refreshments will be provided and a live demonstration of an acupuncture treatment will be given.
Please call Felicia at (904) 240-5927 to RSVP by Monday, November 12.
For directions and more information about acupuncture, please visit www.art-of-healing.net.
Felicia M. Dyess, Acupuncture Physician
4059 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 240-5927

Mitral Valve Prolapse Reversal Without Surgery

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Did you know that there is a famous Chinese Herbal formula known for its ability to reverse mitral valve prolapse? The formula is called Sheng Mai San. Check with your trained Chinese Herbalist for more information.

Permanent Allergy Relief

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Did you know that the source of all environmental allergies comes from the liver? Due to our polluted environment - polluted air, polluted food, and toxic beauty products - our liver is congested with thousands of stones by the time be are 30. These stones are mostly comprised of toxins, synthetic chemicals (from medications and processed foods), bile, cholesterol, and fats. If we cleanse our livers completely, then we will be permanently free from our allergies. A good flush to do is the Dr. Hulda Clark Liver Flush which can be found on www.curezone.com.

Environmental Allergies

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Eating a teaspoon a day of raw local honey can help build your immunity and combat allergies. Raw local honey contains natural and safe antiobiotic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. You can find raw local honey at your local health food store. (Please do not give honey to children under one years old.)

In addition, another way to combat allergies is to receive regular acupuncture treatment which brings your entire body into balance and therefore increases your immunity.