- Nature's Wisdom Healing Center - Mary Cetan4920 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida 34232(941) 926-7899 
Latest Articles:
- • Outdoor Activities Best Enjoyed During Spring •
- • The Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning •
- • Delicious Recipes Using Spring Fruits and Vegetables •
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Benefits of Acupuncture in a Palliative Care Setting
People entering a hospice or palliative care setting bring with them a host of symptoms and emotions and often a multidisciplinary team of doctors and care providers. Research has shown that the addition of an acupuncturist to the hospice team can be effective and impactful at providing maximum comfort and improve quality of life. continue reading
Three Things to Know About Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture and herbal medicine often go hand-in-hand. Herbal medicine is often used in conjunction with acupuncture, as appropriate, to support the body’s healing process. Just like a traditional medical prescription, herbs are prescribed by Oriental Medicine practitioners to address a variety of health concerns. They are often prescribed as formulas rather than specific individual herbs and are tailored to the needs of the patient. And just like traditional prescription medicine, herbs are adjusted as the patient’s needs change. Some Western hospitals are now utilizing Chinese herbs in their treatment protocols. For example, the Cleveland Clinic has a licensed and certified Chinese herbalist on staff. continue reading
Establishing Care with Your Acupuncture Practitioner
Acupuncture has a proven record of success with modern research documenting its effectiveness and historical medical records praising its efficacy. It is important to note however, that your treatment experience and results will greatly depend on the acupuncture provider you choose to work with. Learn more about acupuncture and how to find a qualified acupuncturist in this brochure by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Acupuncture Cert Brochure. continue reading
Chinese New Year 2022
Happy New Year of the Water-Tiger!
Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China for good reason. Each new year brings new energies and opportunities. The celebration begins the day after the first new moon between January 21 and February 20 each year and lasts until the following full moon. These 2 weeks are a time of welcoming and aligning with the new energies. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 1st and festivities continue through February 15th, 2022. Each year has a corresponding element and animal of the Chinese zodiac.
This is the year of the water-tiger year that holds a lot of promise for an exciting, productive year. This indicates a new beginning, a fresh start, and it’s a year made for bold action. The tiger is known for its power, daring, and ability to do everything on a grand scale. 
This water-tiger year is in gear to be a faster-paced, more passionate year after a slower year of the Ox (2021) and a very challenging year of the Rat (2020). The tiger has been sleeping, awaiting his time for action. This year of 2022 has great potential to be a year of change because of the energy of the tiger: brave, self-assured and ready to pounce. Individually we might be inspired to embark on new adventures, such as travel or moving, or starting a new business. Collectively, there may be an energetic shaking off of stagnation brought on by the past couple years of the pandemic. If energy continues to be obstructed, there can be some restlessness or unpredictable behaviors as cats don’t like to be confined. Also, it is very important to balance the aggressive energy of the tiger with times of rest and restoration as even tigers need to take cat naps. However, this is a water year and the yin energy of the water automatically helps to calm the fiery nature of the tiger so enjoy the steamy energy that water-tiger brings. It will be a year of exploring new ideas, and not shying away from challenges.
How Kids Can Benefit from Regular Acupuncture Treatments
It’s becoming more and more common for parents to look for natural and effective treatment options to deal with childhood health concerns. Acupuncture is a great option for those looking to keep the whole family healthy in both mind and body. It really doesn’t matter how old you are, young or old, families can benefit greatly from regular acupuncture treatments. continue reading