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Taking fish oil doesn’t always mean your omega-3 levels are optimal. An Omega-3 blood test can show your actual Omega-3 Index, EPA and DHA levels, and important fatty-acid ratios such as AA/EPA and omega-6 to omega-3 balance. Testing gives you a measurable baseline, helps identify whether your current diet or supplements are working, and can guide a more personalized nutrition plan. At Iris Wellness Center, we offer in-office omega-3 testing and individualized result review.

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Dr.Emily Wang

With any TCM breakdown of patterns, it is important to note that we are all dynamic creatures, not always fitting into neatly divided categories. Our health experience represents an interplay of forces, so while we may lean towards one type of pathology, we may find ourselves in multiple categories and also changing patterns as we heal.

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Acupuncture releases endorphins and activates natural pain killers. By doing so, it improves the flow of Qi throughout the body while eliminating blockages and bringing balance to the mind and body. Endorphins counter the symptoms of depression and allow the person to resume a normal life.

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Depression has been oversimplified and described as a chemical imbalance, mainly of the neurotransmitter Serotonin. In actuality, there appears to be no link between measurable serotonin concentration and depression.

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