Stacey Austin L.Ac.

I write this as I finish my last bite of cheesecake that I bought from a fundraiser (it was delicious by the way) Holidays and holiday food are upon us. Not to mention the 9 months of stress, staying home, ordering takeout, and not being able to go to the gym. ... Who is ready for the reset button? I am. We are gearing up for our largest group purification of the year...the NEW YEAR Standard Process 10 or 21 day purification program. 2 of the most FAQs are 1) Will I be hungry? 2) Will I be running to the bathroom? No and no! I would argue that you should never be starving or running to the bathroom in ANY purification, that is not healthy. You need balance. You need to get back to the basics. We need to take the stress off of our body and fuel it will nutritious things. How is this different than other cleanses? Standard Process is the best whole food supplement company, meaning all the ingredients are food based, nothing chemical or synthetic. These products are specifically designed to help your body to function better and promote phase I, II and III detoxification. Benefits include... Improve sleep. Improve energy. Improve libido. Improve mood. Regulate digestion. Regulate hormones. Decrease weight. Decrease blood pressure. Decrease bad cholesterol. Decrease triglycerides. Decrease glucose. Locals: Pick up will be at the office January 1 and 2nd, unless prearranged ($50 deposit to order) Online orders: https://staceyaustin.standardprocess.com If you have any questions please call the office or message us! #purificaiton #standardprocess #wholefoods #wholefoodsupplements #newyear

Maybe it’s time we rethink how we do Christmas... Over 50% of holiday shoppers either overspend their holiday budget or do not set one at all. Consumers who went into debt over the holiday season racked up an average of $1,054 in new debt over the timeframe.... I suppose this might be okay if our gifts were legitimately enriching the lives of other people. But the statistics show otherwise: 53.1% of people report to receiving unwanted gifts during Christmas. Save. Set a budget. Shop small business. Shop local. Give experiences & consumables. Don’t just give a gift to give one. #holidaysareaboutpeople

Unrush yourself... I can always use this reminder.

Little man did great on his first plane ride. He enjoyed putting his toes in the sand, but wasn’t too impressed with the sand in his mouth after he tried to eat the seashell. He had a lot of fun trying to climb the stairs in our massive house since we live in a ranch. ... And his favorite spot was the hot tub. After not vacationing last year while I was pregnant and the stress of this year, this time spent outside by the water was exactly what was needed.

The days of looking perfect on social media are over. At least I hope they are I think that people appreciate and connect with the real in you...... the quirks that make you uniquely you. I know that’s what I love! That’s what makes us human, and keeps things interesting

I’m thankful for getting to spend a little more time with this turkey this long weekend. #gratitudeistheattitude #christopherhavan

Eggs and sugar! No not baking ingredients... it is thought that around age 35-40 women’s egg start to lose vitality (ya know, advanced maternal age who came up with that term!?) and with that comes more chromosomal abnormalities in those eggs. ... But that’s not the whole story. Eggs are in an immature stare until about 90-100 days before they’re released. So what you do in your lifestyle, esp during those 90-100 days has a major affect on the quality of those eggs! Good nutrition & less inflammation = less chromosomal abnormalities = better egg quality What can you do to boost nutrition and reduce inflammation? Cut out sugar! Sugar does not provide nutrition, it is a poor source of energy, and it causes hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, weight gain, and inflammation. Reduce sugar and refined & packaged foods with added sugars!

Christopher’s 1 year (almost) cake smash

Smaller steps. We often don’t feel as accomplished when we’ve reached a small step or small goal. But larger steps are not always more ideal. ... This depicts just how much farther along you could be in if you focused on reaching and celebrating the smaller steps on your journey to your goals and dreams. One meal. One workout. One session. One day. String all those ones together and look where you’ll be in just a few weeks.

We have a new credit card processor, called Sphere. It integrates with our electronic health records (EHR) system Unified Practice. So a few changes...... -We will take your payment at the end of your session now because we need to open your chart to accept payment. -We can capture credit cards, debit cards, HSA, FSA cards for a secure touchless check out method. -You will be required to keep a card on file to book any appointments, whether online, over the phone, or in person. -We will be enforcing our 12 hour cancellation policy. If you do not reschedule or cancel your session with at least 12 hours notice, you will be charged our $25 cancellation fee. **As we make the transition we have had a few credit card declines, it has nothing to do with your credit card, and more to do with our new merchant account. We have learned that when you start a new merchant account your credit history starts over. We apologize for this inconvenience and will still use Square as needed until it is resolved.

TTC and not sure about lubrication? Most over-the-counter lubricants have been shown to negatively affect sperm motility (movement). A safe choice is Preseed lubricant. ... Commonly used lubricants have been shown to negatively affect sperm motility in vitro. Over-the-counter lubricants including Astroglide, KY Jelly, and Replens have been shown in multiple studies to adversely affect sperm motility at a variety of concentrations (48). One study showed sperm to be immotile after 15 minutes of exposure to these lubricants (8). So while it will not exactly boost your fertility, it will not harm it. It mimics your own fertile fluids and helps to support sperm motility. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3427535/

Holiday office closures... #holidayspirit

It is that time of the year where we all find ourselves imbibing in a bit too much alcohol What does this mean if you're TTC? How much is ok? How much it too much? ... Studies have shown that even a moderate intake of alcohol, less than 5 drinks per week, could prolong the time it takes to conceive. But the good news is that less than 3 drinks per week didn’t seem to have too much of an effect. We know alcohol isn’t a healthy habit to have and once you are pregnant you won’t be drinking anyway... so reducing your intake now to less than 3 drinks per week could speed up the time it takes to conceive! The probability of conception in a menstrual cycle decreased with increasing alcohol intake in women, even among those drinking five or fewer drinks a week. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC28642/

It is that time of the year again... Detox time. After being on vacation the past week, and coming up on the holidays, I could not be more in need of a purification. ... Can you say....waaaaaay too much sugar the past week. My face is totally showing it...acne (uggh) If you want to jump start healthy eating before the holiday food piles on, try doing a 5 day whole food cleanse to detoxify the body. (If you're trying to concieve you don’t want to do a restrictive food or juice cleanse.) Eat... Vegetables Fruit Healthy fats Lean proteins Sprouted grains Water & green tea Cut out... Sugar Refined carbs Dairy Gluten Alcohol Coffee I like to grocery shop and meal prep on sundays. Then start on Monday and end on Friday. I make up some sautéed veggies, overnight oats, hard boiled eggs, a vegetable soup or sweet potato chili...in addition to fresh fruits and veggies with hummus or guacamole. Super easy! You’ll feel great and set yourself up with a solid foundation for eating a clean diet after the cleanse is over. BUT if you want to take it a step further try our Standard Process 10 or 21 day purification kits. They are 10% OFF in October, and if you pick it up you can start anytime before November 4th and finish before Thanksgiving. Call the office to reserve your kit at 716-628-3802 OR order online at... https://staceyaustin.standardprocess.com

Black leggings, black yoga pants, black scrub pants... I promise I have multiple pairs and wash them

Happy fall y’all

Scary stuff. Check it out to see if you could be affected by this recall. There are other ways to support your body and reduce blood sugar for most people. ... Through proper diet and whole food supplements you may be able to support your body and increase your health and vitality. Instead of harm it.

If there’s anything that this pandemic has taught me it’s what things I want apart of my life. And more importantly what things I don’t. We have all been forced to stop doing a lot of things these past few months. ... Before you just add everything back in stop and decide if it’s really serving you and your purpose. You are the author of your own life, what edits do you want to make?

I am a believer that everything happens for a reason, in its time however, I don't think that we just sit back and do nothing while we wait for the universe to do its thing...... be patient be grateful but do something every day that moves you closer to your goals and dreams energy flows where your attention goes xoxo

PMS is NOT normal. However, it affects 3 out of 4 women. That is madness!... You can have a period and not suffer from menstrual cramps, back pain, fatigue, headaches, bloating, etc. It starts with observing your cycle and making some simple changes to get to the root of the hormonal imbalance. In Chinese medicine we often focus on the channels that affect blood and blood flow in the body. It usually takes about 3 months to see changes in your hormones and endocrine system. Acupuncture can help! #regulateyourcyclenaturally #acupuncture #fertilityisanextensionofvitality