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Nate Novgrod L.Ac.

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January2012 Old Mountain Health Center Newsletter

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January 23rd, 2012 is the beginning of the Chinese New Year. This will ring in the year of the Water Dragon. The water phase will help cool the dragon’s natural fire.

The dragon is the fifth sign in the Chinese zodiac and the only one which is a mythical figure. Dragons are historically said to have the head of an ox, the muzzle of a donkey, the eyes of a shrimp, the horns of a deer, the body of a serpent covered in fish scales, and the feet of a phoenix. They are often portrayed grasping a pearl which is a symbol of its super-natural powers.

Dragons for the Chinese are a representation of the emperor, masculinity, and power. Dragons are associated with natural phenomenon such as thunder, rain, lightning, and whirlwinds. All of these share characteristics with the dragon; immensely powerful and very unpredictable.

After the Year of the Rabbit, a generally calm year, the Year of the Dragon will be full of energy and spirit. It should be a year of good fortune and happiness. The Chinese consider the Year of the Dragon to be a good year for marriage, having children, and starting new business ventures. Money should be a little easier to come by during this year. Though it’s best to use caution as both successes and failures will be magnified this year. There may be more surprises as well as violent natural disasters this year.

Those born in the Year of the Dragon should have an easier time making decisions as well as seeing things from the point of view of others. Dragons are generally innovative, enterprising, self-assured, braves, passionate, conceited, quick-tempered, and creative. Dragons are somewhat of free spirits. Everything they do, they do on a grand scale.

Some famous Dragons are: Calista Flockhart, Colin Farrell, Courtney Cox, Courtney Love, Julia Ormond, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock, and Wynonna Judd.

Nate Novgrod is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Tai Chi instructor here in Waynesville. For more information check out www.waynesvilleacupuncture.com or call (828) 283-0268.

OMHC realizes that this will impact patients ability to make scheduled appointments. It is up to you to use your good judgement and not drive if you feel it is unsafe. However, please give as much notice as possible if you must cancel. If you are snowed in the day before, go ahead and let me know so that I can possibly fill that space.

Additionally, I do house calls and have a 4wd vehicle as well as snow chains. If you are in pain, don’t hesitate to ask me about a house call. I charge an additional fee of $20 for in home treatments to cover the added time necessary to drive and set up/break down.

During these cold, snowy days it is more important than ever to take care of yourself, and that includes your acupuncture, herbal formulas, and bodywork. The cold, damp weather makes most peoples aches and pains hurt worse and moxibustion can be an invaluable aid in keeping you pain free this winter.

Please stay safe, warm, and healthy this winter.

Nate Novgrod L.Ac.

The last two weeks here in beautiful Waynesvville, NC I’ve seen an increasing number of neck and shoulder pain patients.
Many of these patients have been referred because they don’t wish to have surgery if it’s not absolutely necessary. It is interesting how conditions and patients come in waves. Guess its been neck / shoulder and neuropathies lately.

Another interesting occurence is that many patients who have hand / arm pain and/or numbness and tingling are told they have carpal tunnel syndrome. I have noticed a large incidence of people who report similar symptoms to carpal tunnel syndrome but also report having neck and shoulder tension. Many of these patients have compression of the nerve as it passes through the thoracic outlet and not at the carpal tunnel [in the wrist] even though the symptoms appear distally in the hand or forearm, the problem is in the neck / shoulder. I have successfully treated many patients so that they do not have to suffer through a surgery, that in many cases does nothing to relieve the symptoms.

Anyway, hope everyone enjoyed Turkey day!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
Nate Novgrod L.Ac.

It’s now 2 years old. I opened the doors in early Novemeber of 2009 so that I could provide affordable, natural health care for Waynesville and Haywood county. OMHC is the only full time Acupuncture and Chinese medical clinic in Haywood county and I have been pleased to be able to help so many individuals in need over the last two years.

The sliding scale system OMHC utilizes to allow patients to pick what they pay has been an overwhelming success. Patients are able to pay what they can realistically afford, which allows them to return for more frequent visits, which in turn nets them greater results. It’s really a win win for everyone.
I am happy to be in Haywood county treating patients with everything from pain to paralysis and look to continue to do so for the forseeable future. OMHC has steadily grown and looks to keep growing for years to come.

Thank you to everyone of my patients who have allowed me to work with them on their health concerns; without you, I wouldn’t be able to continue to help others.

Nate Novgrod L.Ac.