Happy Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day!

Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with the following?

- difficulty sleeping
- knee pain
- perimenopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, etc.)
- neck and shoulder tension
- cough, difficulty breathing, asthma
- anxiety & irritability

We use acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat a variety of disorders. Call us at 617.372.3960 or email Info@KateRuma.com to find out more about how TCM can improve your health.

www.kateruma.com

Donate to our Fall Food Drive and Save on Acupuncture

From now until Thanksgiving! Bring in a can of food and get $5 off a treatment* or $20 off a package of
10 or more treatments**.

*New patients will get $10 off their initial consultation and
acupuncture treatment, so please forward this email to your friends!

**Limit one per person. Applicable to treatments and acupuncture packages only (10 or more treatments). Offer does not include herbs or children's treatments. No double discounts.

The food that is collected will be donated to the Arlington Food Pantry. Here are some examples of food sought:

Cereal
Dried Milk
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuna Fish & Canned Meats
Meals in a Can, e.g.,Spaghetti-O's, stews, hash, ravioli, soups, etc.
Fruit Juices, Coffee, Tea
Pasta & Sauces
Canned Tomatoes and Tomato Sauce
Crackers, Cookies, Mixes
Jello & Pudding Mixes
Baby Food, Diapers, & Baby Wipes
Toiletries, e.g., soap, shampoo, conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, etc.
Johnny's Foodmaster Giftcards

***Please avoid glass containers and perishable foods.***

*Acupuncture, Insurance, & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)*

We are now accepting the following insurance plans:
Consolidated Health Plan & Tufts. Coverage depends on the specific plan that you have, so call your insurance company today to find out if yours covers acupuncture.

Acupuncture is often eligible for your HSA and Flex Spending Account, and the time to sign up for them at work is quickly approaching.

Call or email us with any questions about how acupuncture can improve your health.

617.372.3960 - Info@KateRuma.com

Free Lecture - Nature Provides For You and Your Baby: How Breastfeeding is Designed to Work

Join us for a fascinating presentation given by BirthReady's Robin Snyder-Drummond. Robin is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a DONA certified birth doula. This lecture is geared toward expectant and new moms but all are welcome! Check out www.birthready.com for more information about Robin.

This talk is being held at our office at 180 Mass Ave., Suite 301, Arlington, MA, on October 25th at 6:30pm. Please RSVP by emailing Info@KateRuma.com or calling 617.372.3960. Space is limited so be sure to call and register.

Tips for Cold & Flu Prevention

Although fall is a beautiful season, it is also, of course, a time when people tend to contract colds and flu. Here are 3 tips for cold/flu prevention:

1) Come in for an immunity-boosting acupuncture treatment. If you tend to get sick around this time of year, or you are still experiencing allergy symptoms, it is helpful to come in for a series of four weekly treatments to boost your immune system and rid yourself of respiratory difficulties.

2) Be sure to wash your hands frequently - especially when you are around others who have cold/flu symptoms.

3) Remember to layer your clothing in this New England weather. It may be 70 during the day at times, but it can get cold quickly! Keep scarves, sweaters and/or jackets on hand when you go outside - especially in this rain!

Call us at 617.372.3960 or email Info@KateRuma.com for any questions about Chinese medicine.

Acupuncture And Stress: A Positive Relationship

-Free Lecture and Mini-Treatment-

Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 6:30 pm

Kate Ruma & Associates Acupuncture,
180 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 301
Arlington, MA

Cost: FREE
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All of us experience stress in our daily lives. The combined effects of stressors can negatively impact both our immediate and long-term health. Research has found that during periods of stress immune and bodily functions are surpressed and that a lot of energy is used by the body in reaction to stress. Continued stress can lead to a depletion of energy and other resources making it difficult to recover physically and emotionally.

Acupuncture is a holistic therapy which can be used to treat a broad range of conditions and is a treatment which encourages the patient's body to heal itself. Topics in this lecture will include:

Stages of Stress & Their Impact
Positive and Negative Stress
Use of Acupuncture to Reduce Stress


Included with the lecture is a 20-minute acupuncture session so that you may experience the stress-reduction power of this ancient science.

Kate Ruma, MAOM, Lic. Ac. is the founder of Kate Ruma & Associates Acupuncture. Kate founded her practice to educate the public about the benefits of acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine as an integral part of today's health-care system. She has had abundant success in treating patients with a variety of ailments including stress-related anxiety, depression, fertility and chronic illnesses.

Maximum number of participants is 10: please RSVP to secure your spot at 617-372-3960

Acupuncture Reduces Pain and Dysfunction in Head and Neck Cancer Patients after Neck Dissection

http://www.mskcc.org/news/press/acupuncture-reduces-pain-and-dysfunction-head-and-neck-patients-after-neck-dissection