Ryan Hoku Lani Gordines

ACACIA HEALTH CENTER ANNOUNCES THE ASSOCIATION OF:

Ryan Hoku Lani Gordines, L.M.T.

BioSync ® Facilitator, Reiki, Myofascial Unwinding, Yoga Therapy

Hoku Lani is Hawaiian for Heavely Star. Hoku was born and raised on the island of Kauai. After pursuing theater at the University of Hawaii, he began his path in the Healing Arts. In 1998, Hoku graduated from Aloha Kauai Massage School as a Second Degree Martial Artist, Yoga Gong Instructor and Reiki Master, he has developed a profound sense of the body's Bio-Energetic Field and its innate ability to heal. Hoku has trained in Chinese Yang style Qi Gong, Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga Therapy. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Myofascial Unwinding and Medical Thai Massage. For Hoku BioSync ® goes beyond neuromuscular rehabilitation, by guiding your body towards it full potential.

Begin the New Year with an unique experience by Hoku.

LOOK GREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH AN ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

LOOK GREAT FOR

THE HOLIDAYS WITH

AN ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

Cosmetic Acupuncture is the only healthy option for cosmetic improvements currently available to women. Although not well know in the United States until recently, it has been used for centuries in China by Emperors and the wealthy. Many Hollywood stars such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cher are having weekly acupuncture facelifts to ward off their wrinkles.

Acupuncture cannot sculpt a new nose nor can it add a dimple in the cheek but it can offer a safe and effective treatment to decrease bags under the eyes and puffiness, firm facial muscles, tighten the skin, lift drooping eyelids, and also aid in balancing hormones that can cause acne. It is very effective for minimizing or even erasing fine lines and wrinkles, lifting the chin, plumping the cheeks, reducing the depth of deeper lines resulting in a generally brighter, consistently smoother face. Cosmetic Acupuncture for the face increases the production of collagen and elastin, moisturizes the skin, and improves muscle tone which helps prevent future aging and wrinkling. Cosmetic Acupuncture also improves local blood and lymph circulation. Some say that Acupuncture can erase 5 to 15 years off of the face.

A 1996 article in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that of 300 cases treated with facial Acupuncture, 90 percent had marked beneficial effects with one course of 10 Acupuncture treatments. These patients demonstrated improvement in the elasticity of facial muscles, smoother facial skin, less wrinkles and an overall healthier complexion.

Cosmetic Acupuncture can be both safe and effective in treating not only the surface appearance but also in treating the individual's underlying condition associated with the aging process, treating overall health and well being. The way a person ages can say a lot about a person's internal health. Exterior conditions can be results of interior imbalances. Different areas on the face represent different organs. For example, the kidneys are represented under the area of the eyes. A person may have some kind of kidney imbalance if there are bags or discoloration under the eyes. The mouth represents the stomach and the digestive system, and the cheeks represent the lungs. Acupuncture treats the body as a whole by treating both the current symptoms and the root conditions that have lead to the present symptoms.

For more information or to schedule a Consultation with Brigham Bowles, L.Ac. please call ACACIA HEALTH CENTER at 858.794.0300

GENETIC TESTING - THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE

GENETIC TESTING

THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE

We have all known people who eat an unhealthy diet, drink excessively, and even smoke but they live to a ripe old age without any major health problems. Other people are extremely careful about their health; eating nutritious foods, avoiding junk food, not drinking or smoking, and yet they are sick frequently. Even worse, you may know someone who has followed a very healthy lifestyle and has developed cancer or heart disease at an early age. Why does this happen?

We all have different genetic predispositions toward disease. In a few cases, science has identified specific gene variations that virtually insure that a person will develop a certain disease, such as sickle cell anemia. But in most diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, there are many genes that increase or decrease your likelihood of getting these diseases. What you may not know is that many of these genetic problems can be solved with proper nutrition. Most people have heard that a woman should take folic acid to prevent spina bifida. What you may not know is that almost every baby born with this condition has a very common genetic variation (1 in 3 people) that prevents the body from absorbing folic acid properly. This same genetic variation also predisposes people to heart disease and Alzheimer's. For these people, taking extra folic acid is essential and greatly reduces their risk for these diseases, even though they have this genetic "abnormality."

Enter the medicine of the future. Our Gene Screening Analysis can provide you with valuable information on the relationship between your own genetic profile and potential health challenges that could be effectively met through advanced nutritional supplementation. Genetic testing is useful in adults who have a family tendency toward chronic diseases, in anyone interested in anti-aging, and in children or teenagers to know what supplements they need at this important stage of their development. It is affordable and the results will remain accurate for your entire lifetime because your genes do not change.

Our gene analysis focuses on seven major areas:

• Heart Health
  
  Some genetic factors make it more likely that certain individuals will develop heart disease. By knowing which of these factors you have, you can take appropriation action years or even decades before cardiovascular disease has progressed to the degree that you might have a heart attack or a stroke.
  


• B Vitamin Use
  
  Problems with B vitamin metabolism can cause a significant increase in our likelihood of developing heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. Also important in brain health and in the prevention of depression and anxiety.
  


• Detoxification
  
  Genes can determine how well your body cleanses itself of harmful toxins. Our bodies ability to detoxify itself from chemicals, both environmental and those that occur naturally in the body, is one of the main ways we protect ourselves from cancer. An example of this is how well a woman breaks down estrogen, whether produced by the body or taken as hormone replacement. Many women have genetic reasons that they break down estrogen into a form of estrogen that is dramatically more likely to cause breast cancer. Our body’s ability to detoxify is a major factor is maintaining youthful skin.
  


• Antioxidants
  
  A genetically determined level of antioxidants controls how well our bodies neutralize free radicals, destructive molecules involved in aging and a variety of diseases.
  


• Bone Health
  
  Gene testing can not only identify the likelihood of developing osteoporosis, but also determine which supplements and medications will be most effective in preventing or treating osteoporosis.
  


• Inflammation
  
  Increased inflammatory tendencies can contribute to arthritis, migraines, heart disease, and diabetes.
  


• Insulin Sensitivity
  
  Genetic modifications in insulin sensitivity are a major cause of obesity, as well as contributing to heart disease and diabetes.
  

Acupuncture Facelift

Cosmetic Acupuncture is the only healthy option for cosmetic improvements currently available to women. Although not well know in the United States until recently, it has been used for centuries in China by Emperors and the wealthy. Many Hollywood stars such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cher are having weekly "acupuncture facelifts" to ward off their wrinkles.

Acupuncture cannot sculpt a new nose nor can it add a dimple in the cheek but it can offer a safe and effective treatment to decrease bags under the eyes and puffiness, firm facial muscles, tighten the skin, lift drooping eyelids, and also aid in balancing hormones that can cause acne. It is very effective for minimizing or even erasing fine lines and wrinkles, lifting the chin, plumping the cheeks, reducing the depth of deeper lines resulting in a generally brighter, consistently smoother face. Cosmetic Acupuncture for the face increases the production of collagen and elastin, moisturizes the skin, and improves muscle tone which helps prevent future aging and wrinkling. Cosmetic acupuncture also improves local blood and lymph circulation. Some say that acupuncture can erase 5 to 15 years off of the face.
A 1996 article in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that of 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90 percent had marked beneficial effects with one course of 10 acupuncture treatments. These patients demonstrated improvement in the elasticity of facial muscles, smoother facial skin, less wrinkles and an overall healthier complexion.

Cosmetic acupuncture can be both safe and effective in treating not only the surface appearance but also in treating the individual’s underlying condition associated with the aging process, treating overall health and well being. The way a person ages can say a lot about a person’s internal health. Exterior conditions can be results of interior imbalances. Different areas on the face represent different organs. For example, the kidneys are represented under the area of the eyes. A person may have some kind of kidney imbalance if there are bags or discoloration under the eyes. The mouth represents the stomach and the digestive system, and the cheeks represent the lungs. Acupuncture treats the body as a whole by treating both the current symptoms and the root conditions that have lead to the present symptoms.

For more information or to schedule a Consultation with Brigham Bowles, L.Ac. please call ACACIA HEALTH CENTER at 858.794.0300