The mission of Ix Chel Wellness is to heal our patients, ourselves, each other, and our communities. Our goal is to treat each other and every patient with the respect and care they deserve, no matter their station in life. We focus on providing our patients with the best quality of care either through our services or by referring them to other health care professionals who may be better trained and equipped at addressing their specific needs. We believe our patient's care is of greater importance than a large profit margin, yet we strive to provide fair market prices for our services while maintaining sustainable income for our practitioners. Our long term goal is to open a facility where like-minded healers and health professionals are able to practice in a supportive environment of transparency, consensus, open communication, and fair and equitable treatment of each other and our patients.

Understanding Your Acupuncturist: Meridians and Qi

by Adam Miramon, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
Published: Pathways Magazine, Winter 2013

Allopathic physicians, those that practice “conventional” medicine, have vocabulary and special terminology to identify conditions happening within the body, their causes, tests, and treatments. These include terms like mastitis, heart attack, cystic fibrosis, mastectomy, complete blood count (CBC), high cholesterol, etc. Towards the end of 20th century, many Americans have begun to understand the allopathic terminology used by their physicians. In fact, some patients have made the effort to learn both the medical terminology and their meaning. Patients have access to a number of print and online resources like the Merck Manual, MedlinePlus, WebMD, the Mayo Clinic website, and many more. The knowledge gained by these patients has empowered them to partner with their medical doctor to improve their health through diet, exercise, prescription medicine, integrative medicine, as well as surgery when necessary.

Staying Healthy During Cold Season

by Adam Miramon, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
Published: Pathways Magazine, Fall 2013

When the weather begins to shift during the fall season, many of us become susceptible to a variety of illnesses including the common cold. Our susceptibility may be due to a number of reasons such as an inability to handle changes in weather, being sensitive to cooler temperatures, a weak immune system, or a host of other reasons. However, even those who do not fall into these categories may come down with some form of seasonal illness. Following are several keys to staying healthy when the weather shifts. 

Managing Stress in the Midst of Chaos, Change, and Growth

We all experience stress in different ways, whether it be as muscle tension, digestive problems, or issues with our emotions. The way we experience stress is extremely individual, and I am thrilled when I meet others whose stress manifests the same as my own. Just as each of us is unique, the way in which we cope with and manage stress will be just as individual. Ultimately, the goal is to find the tools, methods, activities, and coping skills that work for you.

Before we discuss methods of managing stress, let's discuss what stress is and how it can either benefit or harm us. Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress) defines stress as "a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a cause in disease causation" and "one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existing equilibrium."

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