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Energy in the Body

2/28/2022

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Everyone seems to lack energy. Some people get more energy from certain foods, or movements. Others get energized by music, or deep breathing.

Asian cultures call energy "chi" which describes the life force. Movement characterizes "life." Many sources of energy exist all around us and we need many forms of it to live. For example, air brings energy. Food can be ingested and converted to usable fuel, or energy. Sunlight has certain energy qualities necessary for life. 

Magnetic energy is also essential for life. People and other living things give off energy that is absorbed by other living things. Both biochemical and electromagnetic processes occur in the body. Electrical impulses travel down the entire length of a nerve, but when they get to the end, the continued transmission is done with chemical transmitters.

Typically, Western medicine uses biochemical agents to fix problems in the body. Movement is created by chemical reactions.

With Chinese medicine, homeopathy and some forms of osteopathy, the approach is more electromagnetic. With these electromagnetic approaches, movement is created by electrical or magnetic flows. The nerves in your body transmit messages through electrical impulses. When electrical impulses move along a nerve, a magnetic field is produced in the body similar to an electrical current passing through a wire, producing a magnetic field from the flow or movement of electrical particles in that wire. 

Acupuncture is based on the belief that hidden pathways within our bodies flow with natural energy. It is assumed the energy flows are blocked, slowed, imbalanced or too strong, thus causing problems such as pain, stiffness, weakness, or disease. Tiny sterile needles are inserted gently into specific points on the body corresponding to these pathways, changing the internal energy flow. The acupuncture treatment stimulates or unblocks the energy flow to allow natural healing to begin. 

The nervous system is the first system to develop in an embryo. It is thought that electrical impulses direct the cells in an embryo to develop into specialized body parts such as internal organs, skin, or muscle. As such, it stands to reason that perhaps electrical impulses can also affect changes in body parts in a fully developed body.

Many people, including some doctors think this is how positive thinking can change disease processes in the body. Thought patterns may be very important in physiological conditions. For more information this topic, many books are available such as Spontaneous Healing, by Andrew Weil, MD and Vibrational Medicine; The Secret Life of Your Cells, by Richard Stone​.
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April 2020 Wellness Lecture

4/8/2020

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April Health & Wellness Lecture on Essential Oils

Please join us at Yonemoto Physical Therapy for a night to learn more about how you can use essential oils in your everyday lifestyle. Learn how certain oils can help you get a better night's rest, help rid your body of aches, get better circulation, breathe easier and learn all the other added benefits of essential oils. Presented by Sheila Yonemoto, PT.

Location: Yonemoto Physical Therapy
55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite 100
Alhambra, CA 91801
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Date: April 15, 2020 (Wednesday)
Price: FREE

Please use side entrance across from the restrooms on the ground floor. Parking is available on the street or in the lot for the medical building.

Upcoming Lectures: Every other Wednesday there will be a CBD Oil lecture available for those who wish to know more about CBD oil and how it can help you. Lectures are by appointment only, please call (626) 576-0591 for more info. Lectures will be given at YPT and presented by Sheila Yonemoto, PT
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Boosting Your Immune System

3/17/2020

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Your immune system fights potential invaders like unfriendly bacteria and viruses. The stronger it is the healthier and more protected you will be. Your gut health is important in keeping your immune system working at its best. What you eat does matter. Much of the work of the body is done by the good bacteria that live in our digestive tract.

Here are some ideas you can start incorporating into your daily life to make you stronger:

  • Decrease processed sugar consumption. Sugar increases inflammation which can cause problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and digestive disorders.
  • Drink more water to prevent dehydration. Lots of health problems can be avoided by keeping all the cells in your body hydrated.
  • Increase vitamin D. You can sit in the sun to get vitamin D; mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D, and you can take supplements for it.
  • Get more sleep. Your body repairs itself when you sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to accidents, weight gain, poor performance and poor health. 
  • Foods that can boost your immune system include: garlic, ginger, onions, lemons, limes, and apples.
  • Try to eat organic vegetables and fruits. Eat grass-fed animal protein. Avoid dairy and friend foods.
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. If you use hand sanitizer, be sure that the alcohol content is at least 60%.
  • There are essential oils that have antimicrobial functions and immune boosting properties. (Ask your therapist for specific guidance in which ones to use and how to use them).
  • Exercise is also a key way to decrease inflammation and boost your immune function.
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A Note to Our Patients About Coronavirus (covid-19)

3/17/2020

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We Are Open For Business

Your patient care, health and safety is our priority. We follow practices for Safe Healthcare Deliver in all settings. We require all healthcare personnel to perform good hand hygiene, environmental cleaning and disinfection.

The surfaces used for our patient care are wiped with SNAP II cleaner disinfectant (contains 60% alcohol C14) to disinfect exam tables, exercise mats, and equipment after each use. All linens are washed with detergent and bleach after a single use. Keeping everything clean is our main preventative to keeping you all safe. 

If any of our staff isn't feeling well, they are advised to stay home to keep from spreading any germs. 

If any of you are not feeling great, we advise you to call us to cancel your appointment and not come in to spread more germs and take care of yourselves by keeping hydrated, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or more, keep away from others and rest.

​We are taking guidance from the CDC, and the WHO, which recommends regular cleaning as one of the most important preventative measures we can take.

If you have any questions about your appointments, please call us at (626) 576 - 0591. We are open from Mondays - Fridays from 8 am - 5 pm.

Thank you and be safe,

​Yonemoto Physical Therapy Services
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March 2020 Second Sunday Qigong Practice

3/4/2020

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New second Sunday Qigong practice will be on March 8th, 2020 from 2 pm - 4 pm at Yonemoto Physical Therapy. Located at 55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra CA 91801. To RSVP please call us at (626) 576-0591. This is a practice session and not an actual qigong class. Sheila Yonemoto is providing a safe space to practice qigong forms. If you do attend this practice, please use the side entrance located on the ground floor, the door is directly across from the women's restroom in the lobby. Parking is available in the private lot attached to the building, or you can park on the street between Alhambra hospital and Yonemoto Physical Therapy on South Raymond Ave. 
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      • Sheila Yonemoto
      • Belen Gulick
      • Doug Gulick
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      • Huong Tran
      • Lisa Ramos
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      • Jaw Pain, TMJ, and Headaches
      • Neck Pain
      • Shoulder Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Hand, Wrist, Elbow
      • Hip Pain
      • Knee Pain
      • Foot and Ankle Pain
      • Arthritis
      • Tendinitis
      • Osteoporosis: Prevention and Rehab
      • Urinary Incontinence
    • Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)
    • Fitness and Wellness >
      • Qigong
      • Detox Footbath
      • ACL Injury Prevention and Rehab
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