Harmony Point Acupuncture Gainesville Florida

SPRING, SUMMER NEWSLETTER | ACHIEVE BALANCE THROUGH ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING | HERBAL THERAPIES SAFE AND EFFECTIVE COMPLIMENT TO ACUPUNCTURE

Achieve Balance through Alternate Nostril Breathing

Ancient ayurvedic medicinal texts associate different characteristics with each of our two nostrils. The right nostril is known as the surya (sun) nostril and is associated with the production of heat. The left nostril is known as the chandra (moon) nostril and is associated with cooling properties. Alternate nostril breathing is a classic yoga exercise performed to optimize bodily functions and achieve a relaxed state of mind.

Modern scientific research of alternate nostril breathing was conducted at the VK Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India. (Anvesana 2 1993-1995) It was discovered that the cooling and warming properties of each nostril are associated with the central nervous system. In subjects asked to breath through the right or warming nostril the sympathetic nervous system was activated, as evidenced by an increase in blood pressure and oxygen consumption and a decrease in cutaneous blood flow and skin resistance. Right nostril breathing is therefore used to induce a state of increased alertness, but should not be practiced by those with hypertension. In contrast, left nostril breathing is associated with measurements indicative of parasympathetic nervous system activation. Thus, left nostril breathing can be practiced by those with anxiety, insomnia, or high blood pressure.

If you forget which nostril does what, try this memory device. Remember “R” for Right nostril and being Revved up. “L” for Left nostril and being Laid back. Breath through the right nostril to Rev up when feeling sleepy. If you are feeling agitated breath through the left nostril to be Laid back and calm.

To promote general health and balance at any time, perform alternate nostril breathing. Cover the right nostril with the right thumb and breath out completely through the left nostril.

Keeping the right nostril covered, breath in through the left nostril. Then cover the left nostril with the right pinky. Breath out through the right nostril. Keeping the left nostril covered, breath in through the right nostril. Cover the right nostril with the right thumb and breath out through the left nostril. You have now completed one cycle of alternate nostril breathing. Repeat at least five to 10 cycles. If you become dizzy stop the practice and/or breath more shallowly.

Bethany Bechtel

HERBAL THERAPIES
A safe and effective compliment to acupuncture

Harmony Point Acupuncture is approaching its two year anniversary. Bethany and Faith have been blessed with a thriving practice. More and more we are incorporating herbal therapy into our patients’ treatment plans. We are educated in herbal therapy and feel the combination of herbs and acupuncture is very good medicine.

Health Concerns (www.healthconcerns.com/pro) supplies us with our patent formulas. These experts choose the finest raw herbs and use the latest research and technology to carefully prepare and combine single herbs into formulas. All manufacturing is done in the U.S. and finished products are tested for quality at an independent U.S. laboratory.

Specific formulas can be tailored to a patient’s needs and diagnosis. Single herbs are provided to us from Herbal Vitality. We have chosen this company because of their extraordinary commitment to quality and their variety of both Chinese and western herbs.

We have full confidence in the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of the herbal products from both of these suppliers. There is a great deal of negative press and fear-generating literature about herbs. Please be careful to THINK and not just read the horror stories flooding the press. Many people use herbal therapy with very positive results.

This is not to say that herbal therapy can be taken casually. Herbal therapy is most effective and safe when supervised by a provider educated in diagnosing and prescribing herbs. Bethany and Faith are here to diagnose, prescribe, and supervise your herbal therapy in conjunction with your overall treatment plan.

Faith McCarthy

INSURANCE ACCEPTED & STUDENT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
This is a reminder that many insurance policies cover acupuncture treatments. As Acupuncture Physicians we are primary care providers under Florida law. This means you do not need any other referral in order to make an appointment with us.

We also offer student discounts in order to make acupuncture affordable to those who are in school.

We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.

HARMONY POINT ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE
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900 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
New patients welcome -- Please call for appointment
Insurance Accepted -- Student Discounts Offered

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SPRING, SUMMER NEWSLETTER \| ACHIEVE BALANCE THROUGH ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING \| HERBAL THERAPIES SAFE AND EFFECTIVE COMPLIMENT TO ACUPUNCTURE Achieve Balance through Alternate Nostril Breathing Ancient ayurvedic medicinal texts associate different characteristics with each of our two nostrils. The right nostril is known as the surya (sun) nostril and is associated with the production of heat. The left nostril is known as the chandra (moon) nostril and is associated with cooling properties. Alternate nostril breathing is a classic yoga exercise performed to optimize bodily functions and achieve a relaxed state of mind. Modern scientific research of alternate nostril breathing was conducted at the VK Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India. (Anvesana 2 1993-1995) It was discovered that the cooling and warming properties of each nostril are associated with the central nervous system. In subjects asked to breath through the right or warming nostril the sympathetic nervous system was activated, as evidenced by an increase in blood pressure and oxygen consumption and a decrease in cutaneous blood flow and skin resistance. Right nostril breathing is therefore used to induce a state of increased alertness, but should not be practiced by those with hypertension. In contrast, left nostril breathing is associated with measurements indicative of parasympathetic nervous system activation. Thus, left nostril breathing can be practiced by those with anxiety, insomnia, or high blood pressure. If you forget which nostril does what, try this memory device. Remember “R” for Right nostril and being Revved up. “L” for Left nostril and being Laid back. Breath through the right nostril to Rev up when feeling sleepy. If you are feeling agitated breath through the left nostril to be Laid back and calm. To promote general health and balance at any time, perform alternate nostril breathing. Cover the right nostril with the right thumb and breath out completely through the left nostril. Keeping the right nostril covered, breath in through the left nostril. Then cover the left nostril with the right pinky. Breath out through the right nostril. Keeping the left nostril covered, breath in through the right nostril. Cover the right nostril with the right thumb and breath out through the left nostril. You have now completed one cycle of alternate nostril breathing. Repeat at least five to 10 cycles. If you become dizzy stop the practice and/or breath more shallowly. Bethany Bechtel HERBAL THERAPIES A safe and effective compliment to acupuncture Harmony Point Acupuncture is approaching its two year anniversary. Bethany and Faith have been blessed with a thriving practice. More and more we are incorporating herbal therapy into our patients’ treatment plans. We are educated in herbal therapy and feel the combination of herbs and acupuncture is very good medicine. Health Concerns (www.healthconcerns.com/pro) supplies us with our patent formulas. These experts choose the finest raw herbs and use the latest research and technology to carefully prepare and combine single herbs into formulas. All manufacturing is done in the U.S. and finished products are tested for quality at an independent U.S. laboratory. Specific formulas can be tailored to a patient’s needs and diagnosis. Single herbs are provided to us from Herbal Vitality. We have chosen this company because of their extraordinary commitment to quality and their variety of both Chinese and western herbs. We have full confidence in the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of the herbal products from both of these suppliers. There is a great deal of negative press and fear-generating literature about herbs. Please be careful to THINK and not just read the horror stories flooding the press. Many people use herbal therapy with very positive results. This is not to say that herbal therapy can be taken casually. Herbal therapy is most effective and safe when supervised by a provider educated in diagnosing and prescribing herbs. Bethany and Faith are here to diagnose, prescribe, and supervise your herbal therapy in conjunction with your overall treatment plan. Faith McCarthy INSURANCE ACCEPTED & STUDENT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE This is a reminder that many insurance policies cover acupuncture treatments. As Acupuncture Physicians we are primary care providers under Florida law. This means you do not need any other referral in order to make an appointment with us. We also offer student discounts in order to make acupuncture affordable to those who are in school. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. HARMONY POINT ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE Diagnosis and Treatment 900 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida New patients welcome -- Please call for appointment Insurance Accepted -- Student Discounts Offered
Bethany S. Bechtel, AP, PhD Lic AP 1677 PH: 352 - 222 - 3816		Faith McCarthy, RN, AP Lic AP 1688 PH: 352 - 222 - 3824
email: nuriya@chem.ufl.edu