Strengthening Your Immune System: A Brief Guide

Did you know there are various lifestyle changes that you can make to optimize your overall immune system? Now more than ever, having a healthy immune system is a must. Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida is discussing various ways to improve the immune system. Have questions? Interested in scheduling acupuncture or other treatment options? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture today, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have and are welcoming new patients at our practice.

Kick Tobacco

Do you know that using tobacco can actually inhibit your immune system? We recommend kicking tobacco, whether you smoke it or dip it. Acupuncture can actually be used to aid in tobacco addiction, reach out today for your consultation.

Improve Your Diet

Diet is highly important when it comes to your immune system, we recommend adding lots of healthy fruits and vegetables to your daily diet; and avoid packaged and processed foods as much as possible. Interested in professional help to improve your diet? Schedule an appointment with us today.

Regularly Exercise

Exercise is another highly important part of keeping your immune system at its best. You don’t have to lift weights or do anything crazy, simply adding a daily walk or light yoga can greatly improve how your body feels and operates.

Minimize Alcohol Consumption

If you must consume alcohol, try to minimize it. Wines are a less detrimental drink to select and can actually contain a few antioxidants that may benefit the body in various ways. But remember, alcohol is a toxin to every tissue it touches; it is not a healthy food.

Get Enough Sleep

Did you know that sleep can directly impact your immune system? We recommend at least 8 hours of sleep per night to ensure that your body is as healthy as possible. Getting less sleep can increase stress and cause other negative side effects on the body and the immune system. 

Get Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been shown to regulate immune function. Acupuncture can also reduce the effects of stress on the body, which are known to impact immune system, and to help modulate the immune system malfunctions of auto-immune diseases.

Visit Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater Today

Ready to schedule your appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater? Reach out today, we’d be happy to get you added to our schedule.

Vegan, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

When it comes to trying to live and eat healthily, dessert is often something we end up skipping. Most desserts are packed with added refined sugars and fats the body just doesn’t need. Today, we’re making a dessert that is tasty and healthy! If you aren’t a fan of peanut butter, you can substitute it for any other kind of nut butter that you prefer (cashew is also quite tasty). These cookies are a good way to get additional fiber and protein.

Today, we bring to you Vegan, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies. Let us know what you think after you’ve made them!

1. 1 cup smooth, natural peanut butter

2. 1/2 cup raw honey, or raw agave syrup. (or 1/4 cup powdered stevia).

3. 3-4 Tbsp ground chia seeds

Baking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.

4. Form small balls on the cookie sheet (with about 4 inches in between each cookie).

5. Press each ball into a cookie shape and press with a fork.

6. Bake 8-10 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and cool until firm and chewy.

These cookies are a fantastic way to indulge without having to feel bad about it. They are also a perfect snack for the little ones in your home..

Visit Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida Today

Do you have questions about eating a healthy diet? Interested in learning more healthy recipes from Dawn Potter Acupuncture? Want to live a more healthy lifestyle? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida today, we would be happy to schedule your consultation and provide information about nutrition and diet.

Natural Allergy Relief in Clearwater

For many people that have never suffered from allergies, the last few years have been a rude awakening. With pollen counts higher than ever, what are we to do? Many people take an allergy or antihistamine medication that can have nasty side-effects. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we take a more natural approach to allergy treatment in Clearwater, Florida and today we are providing natural allergy relief tips for our whole community.

Drink More Water

Did you know that not drinking enough water can actually make your allergies worse? Dehydration can increase histamine levels in the body, directly impacting your allergies, even those seasonal ones! We recommend drinking 10-15 cups of water each day to ensure you stay hydrated.

Reduce Inflammatory Foods

Did you know that the foods you eat can directly impact your seasonal allergies? Foods such as dairy or gluten can increase inflammation in the body, causing histamine to also be higher. We recommend an anti-inflammatory diet during your worst allergy symptoms.

Change Clothing

Pollen can actually get trapped on our bodies and our clothing. If you have spent time outside, we recommend changing your clothing and trying to rinse off. This can get extra pollen off of you, reducing your reaction to it.

Start Clearwater Chinese Herbal Medicine

While we don’t recommend just adding random herbs to your diet/life, ginger is something that is readily available and easy to add to water or tea. Dawn can also schedule an appointment with you to discuss your symptoms, health and other factors to determine an individualized Chinese herbal medicine regimen that can help with your Clearwater seasonal allergies.

Schedule Acupuncture in Clearwater

Clearwater acupuncture is another great option that can help patients naturally reduce their allergies and histamine in the body. Dawn Potter has vast experience with acupuncture and would be happy to help relieve your allergy suffering.

Schedule Natural Allergy Treatment in Clearwater, FL Today

Are you interested in natural allergy medicine in Clearwater, Florida? Schedule an appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture today.