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Our Health Mission

A social sustainable business model

We want you to have access to health care. Our community acupuncture studio is modeled after clinics in China where patients are treated in a group setting. You will receive acupuncture while relaxing in recliners and enjoying the healing energy of the group. Several people are seen per hour so you can each pay less, making the medicine available to everybody. Get help when you need it.

Liberation Manifesto

Because acupuncture does not have to be expensive in order to be effective ❧ Because nothing breaks through the isolation of pain, illness and depression like healing in a room with other humans ❧ Because our favorite way to spread the word about how well acupuncture works is to make it available to people ❧ Because we are pleased to challenge the notion of value being attached to price ❧ Because there aren't enough spaces where strangers switch off cell phones and slumber side by side ❧ Because for thousands of years acupuncture has been practiced in groups ❧ Because returning acupuncture to its roots makes us the happiest of humble radicals ❧ Because the vast majority of us love our work so much we couldn't imagine doing anything else –
We are a part of the community acupuncture movement.
~Liberation Acupuncture Manifesto

Statement of Inclusivity and Ethics

Acupuncture for Humanity works to create a safe, healing and comfortable environment for all members of our community. We welcome people of all genders, sexes, races, colors, incomes, national origins, ages, abilities or disabilities, marital statuses (legal or otherwise), familial situations, religions, sizes and shapes, sexual orientations, and political beliefs. Your level of care will never be based on any of these factors. With years of experience, our medical team will assess you and create a custom recovery plan that's right for you. We understand the importance of educating you on the most effective ways to take care of your body, so that you can heal quickly.

Experience and Professionalism

Laura Thomas, LAc

VT Licensed Acupuncturist since 2003.

Memberships:

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Acupuncturists Without Borders
People's Organization of Community Acupuncture
Acupuncture Detox Specialist through National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (aka NADA).

Genuine Original Organic Essiac Tea

What is Essiac Tea?

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The Essiac Tea Ingredients

All of our Essiac herbs are organic, non-irradiated, pesticide-free, and chemical-free. They are powdered just as Rene Caisse specified, shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4TpEpGApg - see min. 19:57.

Blessed Thistle is used for digestive problems such as gas, constipation and upset stomach. This herb is also used to treat liver and gallbladder diseases. Burdock Root serves as a mild diuretic for those who carry excess fluid. It increases the production of urine and sweat, potentially making it useful in treating swelling and fever.

Burdock root might play a role in preventing liver damage caused by alcohol, chemicals or medications. The exact reason is thought to involve opposition of a chemical process called oxidation, which is a reaction that occurs in the body during normal metabolism. One result of oxidation is the release of free radicals, which are chemicals that may suppress immune function and have been linked with cancer. This antioxidant may protect cells from damage caused by oxidation.

Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Kelp as a source of food-based iodine assists in making thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body. The average American is deficient in iodine. Having sufficient iodine in the body can improve energy levels, boost the immune system and make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight.

Red Clover is a source of calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine and vitamin C. The isoflavones isolated from red clover have been studied for their effectiveness in treating some forms of cancer. It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even destroy cancer cells.

Slippery Elm Bark has been used as a poultice for cuts and bruises, and also for treating aching joints due to gout, arthritis or other causes. This herb also helps to alleviate sore throats. Slippery elm bark is an active ingredient in many throat lozenges. Since sore throat and cough are often linked, slippery elm bark has also been used in cough remedies. It also can alleviate both constipation and diarrhea by regulating the digestive tract.

Turkish Rhubarb Root. This detoxifying herb is world famous for its healing properties. Rhubarb root purges the body of excess bile, parasites and stagnated food by stimulating the gall duct to expel toxic waste. It has been shown to alleviate chronic liver problems by cleansing the liver. Rhubarb root improves digestion. It has also been shown to help heal ulcers, alleviate disorders of the spleen and colon, relieve constipation and help heal hemorrhoids and bleeding in the upper digestive tract.

Watercress. Abundant in vitamin C, watercress is used as a general tonic. Its bitter taste is thought to stimulate the appetite and improve digestion. It can be used to alleviate nervous conditions, constipation, and liver disorders. Watercress is a popular cough and bronchitis remedy. It contains a remarkable substance called rhein, which appears to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines. It is believed that rhein is also effective against Candida albicans (yeast), fever, inflammation and pain.

How does Essiac Tea Work?

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