Part II : Acupuncture and the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Please join Dr. Jen Clemons for part 2 of 4 of our women's health
series. Dr. Clemons will b discussing the fundamentals of Chinese
medicine and how uterine fibroids are diagnosed in eastern medicine.
She will also explain the different diagnosing terms used in chinese
medicine related to the condition of fibroids. Lastly she will review
treatment options with acupuncture and other chinese healing
modalities.
$5 May 5th 6:30pm @ The Herb Shoppe
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Dr. J.J. Pursell ND, LAc., Certified Herbalist
Owner
The Herb Shoppe
2410 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-7801
Hours: Mondays 10-5
Tuesdays-Saturday 10-6
Sundays 12-5
When I was a child I had a very positive experience with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. I can't wait to learn about how it could possibly help with the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Part II : Acupuncture and the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Herb Shoppe Hosts Lectures On Fibriods
Meet with other local women who have Uterine Fibroids. Learn more about uterine fibroids, treatment options, and connect with others who also have this disease. Beginning Monday April 28th - 4 consecutive Mondays At 6:30 PM. A $5 donation per lecture per person. Meetings to be held at The Herb Shoppe 2410 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214 Phone Number 503-234-7801.
> April 28th - Dr. J.J. Pursell - Physiology, Questions, Botanical Medicine and Fibroids and discussion of line-up
> May 5th - Dr. Jen Clemons - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Perspective
> May 12th - Dr. Sarah Wylie - Mayan Abdominal Massage and Fibroids
>May 19th - Dr. Heather Krebsbach - Nutrition and Supplementation for Fibroids.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Spring Term Lectures at The Herb Shoppe
The tulips are up and spring is official here. And so is thebeginning of our Wednesday night lectures for the spring term. Belowis the schedule - but I'll be sure to email out weekly reminders as towhat is coming up.Look forward to upcoming weekend workshops - Urban Plants Walks andfree acupuncture Saturdays.Here's to health and the wisdom of the plant medicine.
April 9th - Allergies! - dr. Amanda Anderson
April 16th - Naturopathic Forum -
April 23rd - Herbs for Fertility - dr. Molly O'Neil
May 7th - Blending Herbal Teas - dr. Jen Clemons
May 21st - Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine Presents
June 4th - Cooking with Medicines From Your Backyard - Felicia Ferruzza
June 18th - Digestion, Heartburn and Ulcers - dr. Brian Vaitkus
Lecturs begin at 6:15 - Wednesdays - Open to all
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Dr. J.J. Pursell ND, LAc., Certified Herbalist
OwnerThe Herb Shoppe
2410 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-7801
Hours: Mondays 10-5
Tuesdays-Saturday 10-6
Sundays 12-5
Monday, March 17, 2008
Spring Detox Week!
Hello Everyone!Spring is here! Can you feel it all around you? Well - now is the perfect time to not only clean house - but clean your internal house -your body! Spring is the time of the liver - and by utilizing the spring energy momentum - this week is designated spring detox week here at The Herb Shoppe. Wednesday night free lecture - Spring detox - we will talk about Detox tea and the many herbs that support and nourish our bodies elimination organs as well as the herbs that stimulate the process. Wednesday night - 6:15 Saturday - March 22nd - 9am -11am - a two hour class dedicated to herbal detox. Learn about types of detox and fasting and which is best for you. $30 Please call to register. Happy Spring and be well!
Dr. J.J. Pursell ND, LAc., Certified Herbalist
Owner
The Herb Shoppe2410 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214503-234-7801
Hours: Mondays 10-5
Tuesdays-Saturday 10-6
Sundays 12-5
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Look Younger, Feel Stronger - Wednesday Night Lecture
"Look Younger, Feel Stronger: Learn Five Ways to Help You AgeGracefully"Wednesday March 12th - 6:15pmEvery day you hear about all the harmful effects of stress:heart disease, weight gain, early aging, even cancer has beenlinked to long-term stress. Just reading about stress and itsdamaging effects causes a stress response! Dr. Teresita Martineztalks about how stress, and other, less obvious insults may beleading you down a path to early aging.
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J.J. Pursell ND, LAc., Certified Herbalist
Owner
The Herb Shoppe
2410 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-7801
Hours: Mondays 10-5
Tuesdays-Saturday 10-6
Sundays 12-5
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Botany for Herbalists & Plant Walk
March 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Herb Shoppe @ 2410 E. Burnside
Accompanying Neighborhood Plant Walk after the Botany Class will lastfrom 12:00 -2:00 pmJoin Gradey Proctor from the Arctos School of Herbal and BotanicalStudies on March 9th for a little botanical investigation followed bya stroll through the neighborhood. This will be the first in a seriesof three such classes that meet as the seasons progress.We will meet in the Herb Shoppe at 11am to learn some practical botanyto help us identify plants in the field. Then from 12pm to 2pm we willvisit some of the neighborhood plants and weeds that we can use forfood and medicine.Take both the Class and Walk for the suggested donation of 5 to 10 dollars.Gradey Proctor is a botanist who studies the flora of Oregon's forestsand wildcrafts medicinal and edible plants for his community. He hassurrounded himself with plants in many aspects of his life, from yearsof nursery work, to working on a CSA farm, from monitoring timbersales with Bark, to teaching at the NW School of Herbs and the ArctosSchool.Visit Arctosschool.org to learn more about our work.
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Dr. J.J. Pursell ND, LAc., Certified HerbalistOwner
The Herb Shoppe
2410 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-7801
Hours: Mondays 10-5
Tuesdays-Saturday 10-6
Sundays 12-5
Friday, February 15, 2008
Feeling Good & Not So Crazy!!
It’s been about 35 days since I first wondered into the Herb Shoppe and met JJ. Since beginning my regimen, the almost constant bleeding (menorrhagia) has stopped. I’ve lost about 10 pounds. My color came back. My abdomen is no longer tight, bloated and distended. When I press on my abdomen area I can no longer feel the hard spots which I assumed were my fibroids. My face, hands and feet are no longer bloated. My teenage acne that turned in to adult acne just went away. I have treated my acne with everything from retinal, to tetracycline, to Acutane. None of which worked as well and with out negative side effects. I have more energy and can now exercise. My insatiable hunger has gone away and I eat much less and much more healthier. My cravings are manageable so it is easier for me to make healthy food choices. I am not depressed, I feel happier and more like myself. I sleep well. I am no longer constipated and I don’t have to pee every ten minutes.
When I first went into the Herb Shoppe I was on day 4 of my menstrual cycle, which means I was on the placebo/sugar pills of my birth control pack. I did not start the pill again so effectively I stopped taking the pill without any problems. My period started exactly on the 28th day of my menstrual cycle. My period was totally manageable with no large blood clots. The bleeding was nowhere close to what it was. The cramps were milder and were manageable with my cramp relief tincture. The Castor Oil Packs feel great anytime but were especially comforting when I was cramping. I take that as a good indication that my hormones are balancing out.
I feel great so far. I still want to incorporate systemic enzyme therapy into my regimen. I am doing research now and will post what I find out. I also still want to try acupuncture and message. I was thinking about Reflexology by the Mayan Message sounds interesting. One of the things that I should be doing but have not yet is Alternating Sitz Baths. According to Herbal Healing Secrets:
"Sitz bathes help to move blood into the pelvic area, which improves circulation and relives the stagnation that contributes to the development of uterine fibroids."I haven’t because of time and space to do it. Well see maybe down the road, after my next ultra sound in a few months.
I don't feel crazy anymore for taking this holistic approach. Sphere: Related Content
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Herbs for Women - Wednesday Night Free Lecture At The Heb Shoppe
Join Dr. Sarah Wylie ND, Licensed Midwife, this Wednesday February
13th for a lecture on herbs and botanical medicine for women. Dr.
Wylie is very knowledgeable on the varies herbs used to support and
nourish the female reproductive system. She is also a trained
professional in the mayan abdominal massage. The focus of this lecture
will be herbs to balance and support the uterus, menstruation and
reproductive health.
Wednesday February 13th - 6:15
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J.J. Pursell ND, LAc., Certified Herbalist
Owner
The Herb Shoppe
2410 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-7801
Hours: Mondays 10-5
Tuesdays-Saturday 10-6
Sundays 12-5
