December Tip 2 – A Recipe for Joint Pain in the Cold Months

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli.

Joint Pain in the Cold Months, A Traditional Remedy

Many people find that as the weather gets colder, their joints stiffen, and they are plagued with aches and pains.  Here is an effective and gentle home-remedy you can try.

The main ingredient is dried Persimmon (in Chinese, “Shi Di”).  Persimmon is a berry known to treat cold and flu, constipation, high blood-pressure, and clear congestion.  It also is a diuretic (helps drain excessive water from the body), and reduces the effects of stress and fatigue.  If you can find some dried Persimmons, you’re in business because the rest of the ingredients for this brew are easy to find.  It can be taken warm or cool, but not ice-cold.  The prep takes about 5 minutes.  Then 30 minutes on the stove, and let it sit for about a day (24 hours).

Warming Persimmon Punch

Ingredients:

• Cinnamon Sticks – 5-6
• Fresh Ginger Root – ½ cup, chopped and peeled
• Sugar (Brown or White) – 1 cup
• Dried Persimmons – 4-5, rinsed
• Water – 8 cups
• Pine nuts or walnuts – ¼ cup

Directions

• Get a pot (stainless steel, or pyrex), fill it with the water, and soak the rinsed Persimmons, cinnamon sticks, and ginger; for about an hour.
• Bring it to a boil, then add the sugar and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
• After the 30 minutes, taste the brew, and adjust the sweetness if needed.  Then pour the mixture into a large container, straining out the herbs with a coffee filter or strainer.
• Rinse the Persimmons and place them back into the punch.  Cover the mixture with plastic-wrap or a towel, and let cool for 24 hours (outside if possible).
• Drink cool or warm, with a piece of Persimmon in the bowl.  Sprinkle with pine nuts or walnuts.

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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Caring For Cancer

Come join us in this beautiful support group and connect with others who have been or are going through treatment. We will be providing a group meditation and mini acupuncture sessions. This event is free and open to the public. Caring for Cancer meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Our next event is December 13th, 2016 at 7pm. Please call to reserve a seat as spaces are limited.

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In good health,

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Health and Wellness