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Sage Holistic Health Tip of the Month

COCONUT MILK ICE CREAM

Base Recipe:

2 cans coconut milk; 2 Tbs. arrowroot powder; 1/2 cup agave nectar or sugar; 2 tsp. almond extract

Empty cans of coconut milk into a medium size saucepan. Whisk to an even texture. Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk into a small bowl and add arrowroot powder. Whisk until no lumps remain, while heating the saucepan's contents on medium heat. Add arrowroot mixture to saucepan and whisk on medium heat until mixture starts to boil. Turn off burner and remove from heat. Cool to room temperature and add almond extract. Chill if desired. Process in ice cream maker according to directions. Enjoy!!

This recipe is easily altered for full gustatory delight:  Like chocolate?   Melt 2-4 baking chocolate squares in the saucepan before warming the coconut milk.  Try other extracts for flavoring.  Fruits of any type can be pureed then added to the warm mixture. Have some fun with it!

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Acupuncture

Dr. Koloski uses several different acupuncture techniques to treat a wide diversity of symptoms such as neck, back, head and sciatic pain; digestive disorders including diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel, and reflux; symptoms of colds, sinus infections and allergies; menstrual cycle irregularities and menopausal symptoms; and mental/emotional disturbances causing depression or insomnia. She greatly enjoys the challenge of difficult cases and loves trying to approach them from a variety of perspectives.

Acupuncture is also very helpful in reducing side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Dr. Koloski provides acupuncture and nutritional consultation services for Hope Lives! breast cancer foundation clients.

Dr. Koloski's techniques include the TCM style of acupuncture, Dr. Tan's balance method of acupuncture, and the use of a micro current device on acupuncture points called Electrotherapeutic Point Stimulation (ETPS). The technique she chooses depends upon the individual presentation of each person. In addition, she utilizes several other traditional therapies such as Qi Gong, moxibustion, ear seeds, and cupping.

Acupuncture needles are solid, like a hair, rather than hollow like a blood drawing needle.  Acupuncture needles push tissue aside and do not punch out a core of tissue like a blood-drawing needle does.  After removal of an acupuncture needle, it is usually very difficult to see where the needle was placed during the treatment.

Most treatment sessions last 30 to 45 minutes, depending upon the individual presentation, and always include a short patient history.