November Newsletter–Skin Issues and Treatments! Enjoy!

Happy November! AIM has been busy busy busy!  We are getting ready to expand the clinic, including a brand new state of the art IV Therapy Room, and the hiring of a full time massage therapist.  Add that to our excellent ND’s, Acupuncturists, and Therapeutic Yoga Instructors, and you’ll have a new and improved Alpine … Continued

Chinese Medicine’s Perspective on the Fall Season

by Debbie Yu LAc, RYT Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers us a wealth of health related knowledge that is in tune with the seasons.  How do we nourish ourselves in the fall?  What foods are ideal in the fall?  How can TCM help you with your skin as the weather becomes more dry and cold? … Continued

Acid Reflux 101

Alpine Integrated Medicine   Nearly 15% of all adults use antacids regularly to combat acid reflux and indigestion. GERD, or acid reflux, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) (valve separating the esophagus and stomach) does not close properly, allowing acid to back up into the esophagus. The lining of the esophagus is not made … Continued

Anxiety: An Imbalance of the Heart

By Nichole Santoro, LAc   In Chinese Medicine we always strive to uncover and treat the root imbalance causing a disease.  So, in thinking about treating an emotion like anxiety it is important to view the whole health picture of the person to establish if anxiety is the byproduct of a different disease or deeper … Continued

Dr. Alison on Anxiety

By Dr. Alison Kerns, ND   Anxiety is one of the most common psychologically diagnosed conditions today. Both anxiety and fear are considered negatively-valenced emotions. Fear is brief, present focused, due to a specific threat, and allows for avoidance of that threat. On the other hand, anxiety is future focused, characterized by sustained hyper-arousal due … Continued

Nichole Santoro, LAC, LMP

Nichole Santoro has been helping people in the North Seattle and Eastside communities with the use of Acupuncture, Massage and Chinese Herbs for over six years. With an eye for modern medicine and research combined with a sound knowledge of Ancient Eastern forms of medicine, Nichole provides an innovative holistic approach to healthcare that addresses the … Continued