(Originally published in 2021) Dr. Jen Kralowetz is no stranger to medicine. Although Dr. Kralowetz is new to the team at Evergreen Medical Acupuncture, she's been treating patients for a decade. Now she is serving patients in Evergreen on Saturdays (our most requested day!). Jen's journey into helping people overcome all sorts of health challenges...

Let's talk about women's health. Women have unique needs that can also lead to unique issues throughout every stage of their lives, from menarche to menopause. Whether it's teens first starting menarche (cycles), women transitioning off birth control to try to get pregnant, going through pregnancy and labor itself, or menopause, taking a holistic a...

Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrps) are clinically diagnosed as palpable taut bands in the muscle that are tender when pressed (muscle knots). Often, these points refer lightning pain in distant areas and pain with stretching. A local twitch response with needling confirms active MTrps. MTrps have been found in 147 different muscles. Headaches, rotat...

The most common condition people seek an acupuncturist for is pain. Acupuncture excels at treating all kinds of pain, in all phases of the pain process. Not only is acupuncture great for decreasing the feeling of pain, and the symptoms (redness, swelling, etc.), but it's also great for speeding up the actual process of tissue healing.Pain can be bo...

There are many easy ways to help yourself become more resilient, and to treat yourself if you do become ill from acute allergies, colds or flus. First, I want to go over some of the things that could be really hurting your immune system's potential. Unhealthy fats can cause a big problem. Not only do they cause an increase in certain inflammatory c...

Have you ever heard of getting a B12 injection? Seems fancy, right? B12 is one of the most common injection ingredients at our clinic. But B12 isn't just used for those who are deficient in the vitamin; it's a powerhouse for pain syndromes. B12, or cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It is only found in animal products, which makes it...

Here are some easy, everyday tips that are no-brainers when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Your Toilet When you flush, your toilet releases what's called "toilet plume" into the air, which is a spray filled with microscopic bacteria, such as E. coli, and viruses. The germs emitted in the spray can linger in the air for hours and settle onto nearb...

Spring is in full swing and signs of life are everywhere. Sprouts and blooms have broken through the winter landscape. Birds, bees and butterflies are getting back to business. The days are getting longer, and Mother's Day is here. It's a fitting time to reflect on all that gives us life and sustains us. Spending time outdoors reminds us of the nat...

First off, the cardinal rule of medicine (besides do no harm) is to never say you can cure something. Lesson No. 1: If you run into someone claiming they can cure you, they probably haven't been in the business of medicine long enough to know that is such a misleading statement. What does "to cure" even mean? It means to completely get rid of, to c...

It finally snowed! Coloradans are welcoming the much-needed moisture and fresh feeling as we head into 2022. Winter adventures are on the horizon, so we should all remember to be careful on the road if we want to make the most of the season when we get to our destination. Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are a leading cause of injury, and the effects...

Did you know that the most common condition people seek an acupuncturist for is pain? Pain is both what you feel (subjective) and a physical change in the body (objective). If you twist your ankle, you feel pain and see marked redness and swelling. Pain is your body's way of saying something is wrong, so pay attention. Would you ignore your gas lig...

Sugar causes detrimental health effects that often fly under the radar. Often, people have subclinical blood sugar issues even when their labs look "normal." Most people don't think of many other diseases besides diabetes that arise from overeating sugar, but I desperately challenge you to expand your knowledge of the destructive effects sugar has....

 Lower back pain is the number one complaint that people come to see us for at Evergreen Medical Acupuncture. It's one of the most common ailments in America, and one that responds very well to acupuncture therapy. Scientific research supports its efficacy based on multiple studies and comprehensive systematic reviews—so much so that the ...

The Institute of Functional Medicine states that "Functional Medicine is a systems-based and biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease." Let's break this down: A systems-based approach is the understanding that no one-system of the body operates independently. For example, your nervous system is ver...

The term Trigger Point Injection is synonymous with "wet needling". This treatment was the original therapeutic founded by Dr. Janet Travell, MD whose treatments and research eventually paved the way for the treatment of "dry needling". Dry needling involves an acupuncture needle (solid, non-hypodermic) inserted into a taught muscle band or knot (c...

Sugar causes detrimental health effects that often fly under the radar. Often people have subclinical blood sugar issues even when their labs look "normal". Most people don't think of many other diseases besides diabetes that arise from overeating sugar, but I desperately challenge you to expand your knowledge of the destructive effects sugar has. ...

In January 2020, the Federal government made a groundbreaking exception for Acupuncturists to bill Medicare. After years of volunteers' fighting, we were finally, partially, accepted. Congress saw all the proof, which was summed up in a 200-page document of the research behind Medical Acupuncture and its efficacy for low back pain. Unfortunately, C...

As the owner of Evergreen Medical Acupuncture, and Evergreen native, I have been committed to serving my community in whatever ways possible. I think it's safe to say that the prices of goods, services, and the general cost of living has been exponentially rising and non-essential medical services such as acupuncture, and even chiropractic or massa...

A good complexion and healthy looking skin is often taken for granted. It's not until you start to see those deep wrinkles, acne, or eczema that we then jump into (re)action mode. But if you're someone who wants some tips on preventative skin care, before the going gets bad, read on! Our inside health very much can help or hinder what our outside s...

We've all been there: you're enjoying some of summer's fresh tomatoes, indulging at a friend's barbecue, or enjoying some tacos and a margarita on a patio deck. Then, an hour or two later, symptoms strike. Abdominal fullness, burning sensations, sour stomach. Acid reflux can definitely ruin the fun. Acid reflux is a common chronic disease that affe...

This past month, everyone randomly seemed to be coming to our clinic for (non-COVID) viral infections. The complaints were the same: crushing fatigue, brain fog, body pain, and headaches. This infection that has been plaguing our town seemed to mimic other types of illnesses including allergies, colds/flu, and chronic disease. Nonetheless, illness ...

Sugar causes detrimental health effects that often fly under the radar. Often, people have subclinical blood sugar issues even when their labs look "normal." Most people don't think of many other diseases besides diabetes that arise from overeating sugar, but I desperately challenge you to expand your knowledge of the destructive effects sugar has....

Ready to learn five of the most important and unthought-of tips from Dr. Christina Fick? That guy dancing above sure is. Here we go...  Unthought-of Health Tip #1 The average American family goes through 300 gallons of water daily. Yikes! Most of the water used literally goes down the toilet. And when we flush, most of us are making a big mist...

When looking for a place to help you navigate your health challenges, you might find it hard to find the right one and professional to help you. Where do you start? Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) should be the first place. You get an annual physical, maybe you get a clean bill of health, or maybe you have a few items to work on. Nonetheless, you ...

Acupuncture is a mysterious thing. We're finding out more and more about it through science, successful cases and history. It seems that everyone now-a-days is giving it a stab (no pun intended). Did you know that many professional athletes use acupuncture to keep their edge? Some even have their own personal acupuncturists who travel with them! Ma...