Thanks to Carin Channing, author of "365 Days of Doodling", and Lauren Swindell of Center Street Wellness for a fun night of doodling with ear acupuncture.  We tried something new, and it was fun.  The acupuncture needles stimulate places in the brain that release endorphins and also help us into a deeper state of relaxation, similar to sleep or when meditating.  Combine that with crayons and paper and you get Doodlepuncture!   
Next week, we are back to the usual ear acupuncture meditation.  I plan to go over some breathing practices related to the elements(Earth, Water, Fire, Air).  Then we will kick back and relax into a deep meditative state.
Next week I'll introduce some Qi Gong breathing practices for building the qi of internal organs.
We are meeting on Thursdays at Center Street Wellness in Kyle.  All are welcome to attend.  No prior meditation experience is necessary.

Loving yourself  is key to accepting love from another.  If we feel worthy of love, then we will seek it out in others.  Show your self-love by taking care of your body.  Nurture with Massage, Acupuncture, Music, a walk in Nature, or even just a beautiful bowl of fresh greens or blueberries and cream.  Whatever it is that makes you feel good.  Do it.  Give yourself permission to be well-cared for.  

Come to Center Street Wellness in Kyle Texas on Tuesday Evening at 6:30 for Ear Acupunctue and Meditation.
Center Street Wellness is just around the corner from the The Grind House on Main street in Kyle.
The NADA protocol will detoxify your body, relax you, and it helps with addiction withdrawal.
In addition to this ear acupuncture, I will be instructing you in basic beginner's meditation practices for healing.  Each class will build on the one before.  But you can come even if you have no previous experience with meditation.  Please feel free to come to one or all classes.  Drop ins are welcome.

How to Balance the PH of Blood With Breath
 
By Margaret Boswell, LAc, MSOM

Did you know that we can change the ph of our blood just by the way we breathe?
 “It’s a medical fact that extremely rapid, hyperventilation-type breathing can actually cause excessive alkalization of the blood. But the opposite is also true – too shallow breathing causes acid to build up in your body….
When you breathe in a shallow manner, or subconsciously hold your breath and fail to breathe deeply and thoroughly, you not only fail to take in enough oxygen; you also do not exhale completely. That means carbon dioxide (CO2) accumulates in your blood. High CO2 levels decrease pH, leading to acidification of the blood.”    Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
It seems too simple to be true, but it is true. Breathing practices have been around for thousands of years.  Known as Qi Gong, Meditation, Yoga, and many other names, conscious control of the breath is well known by many people around the globe.  Changing blood ph is just one of the many things that conscious breathing practices can be used for.
This is what we are doing when we do the Qi Gong breathing technique known as the 9 breath practice (as taught by Supreme Science Qi Gong).  First we exhale all of the air that is in our lungs, then breathing back in fully, we fill our lungs, then exhale and inhale 9 times in a row, a little more rapidly than is our normal rate,  but making sure to get full breaths each time(This is just an overview, not a complete explanation of this exercise).  Then, we exhale slowly and completely, pushing out all air from our lungs, then bring it back in to its full capacity.  Then back to slow, full breathing.
In this breath practice, we are deliberately exhaling all of the carbon dioxide, and alkalizing the blood.  When doing this practice, we would only do it once or twice per day.  We can do 1 set of 9, or up to 3 sets of 9 at a time.  This is different than hyperventilating, although it is similar in that the breaths are taken more rapidly, and one right after the other, as if we are doing the shallow breath that leads to hyperventilation.  But we are careful not to hyperventilate, as this is not the purpose of this particular practice.  We are deliberately squeezing out all of the carbon dioxide that has been trapped inside our lungs, and replacing it with oxygen-rich air.  We are exercising our lungs, strengthening the muscles, stretching the tissues, and increasing its capacity.  We are alkalizing and oxygenating at the same time.
 
Shallow breathing throughout the day will cause our bodies to work harder to balance the ph.  Our bodies can and will use minerals from our bones and teeth to balance the ph of the blood when necessary. Developing the habit of taking full deep breaths, we are helping our bodies to maintain this very necessary balance.  Taking a few minutes out of our day to practice breathing, can set the lifelong habit of breathing fully and completely, and of paying attention to the way that we breathe.  This is a habit that will benefit our health and well-being, a habit that we can hold onto for our whole life.
 
  Private and small group breathing classes.              Margaret2bwell@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 

Good news for those of you who do not like being needled.  I will be offering laser acupuncture starting in October.  This is where a laser light is used on the acupuncture points instead of acupuncture needles.  It is being used successfully for many different health issues.  The red light is especially good for tissue rebuilding and repair.  The light penetrates deeply into your tissues, and affects you at a cellular level. Schedule an appointment to come and try out  a painless laser treatment.  Or, laser treatment can be added to an acupuncture treatment.  I'm offering treatments for $35 for the months of October, November and December. If you add it on to your acupuncture treatment, it is $20 additional charge. (October, November and December only).  

Here is the space where it all happens.  Peaceful, private, and easy to get to.  Just off of I-35 at the Kyle Crossing (or hwy 967) exit.  I'm available by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Talk to me about acupuncture for Stress, Pain, and as Preventative Medicine.

Usually an acupuncture appointment begins with an inquiry.  Either by phone or at an event, a potential patient will ask me if acupuncture would help them.  Most people have some kind of pain or other physical or emotional issue that they are seeking help with.
At this point, I will ask for more information.  A consultation or appointment will be set.  At the initial consultation, I will take notes, ask lots of questions, look at you to see things like color of your skin, if your eyes are clear, weight, what the tongue looks like, the pulse, and so forth.
It is from this consultation that a diagnosis is formed.  After I have a diagnosis, then I can proceed with a treatment plan.  This usually involves acupuncture sessions. Sometimes cupping, moxibustion, or other modalities would be appropriate.  We would discuss this together and come up with a plan of action.  This plan consist of things like  how many treatments I estimate it will take, how often you should come see me, or what kinds of things I will do in each session.  This plan will evolve between the two of us, depending upon how serious the issue is, time constraints, how wiling you are to do what it takes to be well, finances, and other influences.
Most likely, acupuncture would begin immediately after the consultation.  I will ask yo to lie down on the table, and I will go around you with the acupuncture needles, inserting them into acupuncture points.  These needles are very small, usually 34 or 36 guage filliform(not hollow), and without a sharp point.  These needles slide easily into your skin, causing very little sensation. I will twist or spin or manipulate the needles to obtain the qi.  In most cases, this is not painful, or it will only hurt for a few seconds.  After that, you are left in the room alone with soothing music to listen to.  Often you will become very relaxed, although, there are energizing treatments as well as relaxing ones.  The needles stay in place for anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes.  Then I remove them and will either treat the other side of your body, or give you cupping or a few minutes of tuina(chinese massage), if appropriate.
When the session is over, you will get dressed, we will talk about what you can do to maximize your results, and how to take better care of your body.  Then we will set up the next session, you will pay me, cash, check  paypal, or bitcoin.  Then off you go.....
This takes anywhere from about 45 minutes to an hour and a half.  You can expect the first session to be closer to an hour and a half.
You can call or send me an e-mail to set up your 15 minute free consult to see how acupuncture can help you with your pain, acute injuries, chronic illness, or emotional issues.

Awakening The Inner Voice


Ongoing Meditation Class Starting April 8th from

7pm till 8:30pm

call for directions


As an intimate, committed group, we will explore meditation practices from the traditions of Sufism as well as Qi Gong, and learn meridian tapping to facilitate personal transformation and healing. We will be examining our belief systems and limiting decisions, and using techniques for lasting change.


 All are welcome!

Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary.

We will be meeting on second and fourth Wednesdays at 7pm.

To sign up, please contact Margaret.

Call 512-940-8843, or e-mail margaret2bwell@gmail.com

donations appreciated

   This is a way of helping you to discover the metaphysical aspects of your illness, and teaching you how to change or eliminate your limiting decisions, belief systems, and hidden emotions that  hold you back from being in alignment with your essential self.  I will teach you various techniques of accessing your subconscious information, as well as how to use tapping, the violet flame, colors, qi gong, and other practices for changing your circumstances.

Starting in April, I will be holding classes in Metaphysical Medicine.  
In this class, we will explore our own issues within the contex of the metaphysical and esoteric.
We will meet twice per month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7:00  pm till 8:30 pm at my office.
The address is 1707 W. Koenig Lane, Austin,  78756.
The class is limited to 8 participants, so please call and reserve your space !
The fee is $20 per class session.