Golden Milk Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Tea

During the cooler months, nothing is quite as nice as a hot beverage to enjoy. Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida is sharing a recipe for Golden Milk Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Tea. This wonderful recipe is not only tasty but also helps to fight inflammation in the body. Have questions about our services? Want more information on naturally fighting inflammation? Ready to schedule an appointment with Dawn Potter? We would be happy to help with any of your needs. Simply reach out today.

The Power of Turmeric

Turmeric is a common spice with a golden yellow color that is derived from the Curcuma Longa root. Turmeric is a good source of “curcumin” which is known to reduce swelling and inflammation in the body. In terms of taste, Turmeric has a somewhat bitter but warm taste and is often used in curry, cheeses, mustards and even butters. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is often used to treat patients who experience inflammation, swelling or pain.

Golden Milk Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Tea Recipe

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon ginger powder

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon maple syrup (or other sweetener)

• 1 cup of preferred nut milk alternative (coconut, almond, oat, etc.)

Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe cup and heat for 2 minutes or combine all ingredients on the stove and gently simmer for a couple of minutes. Along with this wonderful Golden Milk Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Tea, you can also add turmeric to a variety of other dishes for additional color and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Schedule An Appointment With Our Clearwater Acupuncturist Today

Looking for other natural treatment options for your pain, swelling or inflammation? Dawn Potter Acupuncture would be happy to help, schedule an appointment with our acupuncturist in Clearwater today to get started.

Is Our Clearwater Gua Sha Treatment Right For You?

Do you experience joint or muscle pain? Possibly back pain? Carpal tunnel syndrome? Chronic inflammation? Interested in a more natural approach to your care? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we are proud to offer Gua Sha in Clearwater, Florida. Gua Sha is a treatment option that has been used for centuries to relieve a variety of ailments including pain and inflammation in the body. Have questions about Gua Sha or our other treatment options? Interested in scheduling an appointment? For any of your needs, please reach out to Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we would be happy to get your appointment scheduled.

What Is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique which is used to increase circulation of blood and fluids throughout the body. This can disperse toxicity and improve pain. Gua Sha is similar to cupping in the fact that it can increase blood circulation in an area, however, instead of using a cup and suction, a tool is used to scrape an area of the body that has had a lubricant applied prior to treatment. Tools for Gua Sha can vary, ceramic spoons, jade and even horn can be shaped to use as a tool.

​Gua Sha treatment much like cupping can leave some skin marks/discoloration which is known as “petechiae”. These areas are not painful or tender and typically fade within a few days.

What Do Patients Say?

Many people considering Gua Sha are worried that the experience may be painful, we often hear that the experience feels like a deep massage and tension relief is provided following the session.

What To Expect During Gua Sha Treatment

During your Gua Sha session, a tool will be used to scrape certain areas of the body, promoting circulation in that specific area. A lubricant is used on skin prior to treatment to avoid any injuries.

Schedule Gua Sha in Clearwater, Florida Today

Considering Gua Sha in Clearwater? We would be happy to help, schedule an appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture today.

Acupuncture Treatment for Cancer Patients

Did you know that musculoskeletal pain is often common before, during and even after cancer treatment? This pain can become a chronic problem for those undergoing cancer treatment along with those that have recovered. Today, we’re discussing acupuncture treatment for cancer patients and what Clinical Oncology News had to say about a recent study on the topic. Have questions about cancer patient acupuncture? Interested in scheduling an appointment for acupuncture in Clearwater? We would be happy to help with any of your needs, simply give Dawn Potter Acupuncture a call.

A recent study, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology and reported in Clinical Oncology News, included 360 adult cancer survivors who had no signs of disease but suffered from chronic musculoskeletal pain. In this study, chronic pain is defined as active pain lasting at least three months and self-rated 4 or higher in the past week on a 0-10 pain scale. Each of the patients in the study had recently completed cancer treatment in the last month and had been experiencing pain for an extended period of time, most had been experiencing pain for 5+ years.

During the study, the group was randomly assigned to one of the three groups, some received electroacupuncture, some auricular acupuncture and some usual care. Those that received acupuncture treatment received weekly treatments for 10 weeks. The acupuncture groups in the study had more reduced pain than those that received usual care, with electroacupuncture being more effective than auricular acupuncture. Mental and physical quality of life was also improved in the acupuncture groups in comparison to the usual care group.

Start Cancer Patient Acupuncture in Clearwater Today

Have you or a loved one recently finished cancer treatment? Are you currently undergoing care for cancer? Acupuncture can be a wonderful tool during these times. To get started, simply contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture to schedule a consultation. We would be delighted to help with any of your needs.