Wellspring of Life Acupuncture

06/02/2026

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05/28/2026

Why I became an acupuncturist..

Lighthouse Keepers Podcast host, Mary Ellen Sherlock sits down with...

05/19/2026

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In this powerful episode of the Lighthouse Keepers Podcast, host and author Mary Ellen Sherlock sits down with Melissa Peters, founder of Wellspring of Life ...

05/19/2026

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In this powerful episode of the Lighthouse Keepers Podcast, host and author Mary Ellen Sherlock sits down with Melissa Peters, founder of Wellspring of Life ...

05/13/2026

Check out our full conversation about how and why I got into acupuncture and much more!

What if chronic stress, anxiety, pain, and long-term health struggles could be helped by treating the body as a whole? In this powerful episode of the Lighth...

05/13/2026

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05/09/2026

I had a great time chatting with Mary Ellen of the Lighthouse Keepers Podcast about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Full episode comes out next week.

In this powerful episode of the Lighthouse Keepers Podcast, host and author Mary Ellen Sherlock sits down with Melissa Peters, founder of Wellspring of Life ...

02/23/2026

We will be closed Monday 2/23, due to the snow storm! Stay safe. We will re-open on Wednesday 2/25.

01/27/2026

Toxic Tuesday: ORAL INFECTION CONNECTED TO BREAST CANCER
A new study shows that an oral bacterium may promote breast cancer development and spread. Groundbreaking research from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that a common oral microbe, Fusobacterium nucleatum, often linked with periodontal (gum) disease and root canals, may travel through the bloodstream and lymphatic vessels, settle in breast tissue, and actively promote DNA damage, tumor growth, and cancer spread.

This study provides the first solid evidence that an oral bacterium doesn’t just live in your mouth. It can impact organs far away.

The researchers found that F. nucleatum can alter how cells behave, causing inflammation and accelerating cancer progression, especially in breast cells with genetic vulnerability (like BRCA1 mutations). While this work is still early and more research is ongoing, it demonstrates a powerful connection between oral health and cancer risk reminding us that the mouth truly is a gateway to the rest of the body.

As a practical perspective, of the hundreds of root canals I have removed and sent in for DNA testing, almost every sample tests positive for F. nucleatum.

If inflammation and bacterial imbalance in the mouth can influence distant tissues, then prevention matters! This goes beyond daily brushing and flossing and regular dental cleanings. Dental issues that trigger your immune system such as gum disease, tooth decay, and root canals may increase your risk for cancer. To work with one of the most experienced Biological Dentists in the world, reach out to our team at Blodgett Dental Care to learn how we can help you ensure that your mouth is not contributing to whole-body diseases such as cancer.

Reach out through our website or call to discover how BDC can help you experience optimal health!

01/16/2026

2016

I’m not always one to stay on top of social media or trends, but I saw this one and loved it and as I went back to look at my pictures from 2016 I was blown away by how much has happened in the past 10 years.

I had conceived in 2016 only to have my second miscarriage seven weeks after all around the same time we had been going through the process of selling selling our condo and moving into our first house that we got together.

it was also the one year anniversary of losing my dad to cancer( and then a month after my dad passed away having had my first miscarriage in April 2015.)

After we moved into our home, I was so excited about a garden that the previous homeowners had kept really good care of the soil.

We were praying about what to do since we had now had two miscarriages and were encouraged to do IVF through a specialist. We took some time and prayed together and decided that personally for us that was not the route we were to go at that time.

For a year, I had kept hearing about a particular doctor and decided to get a second opinion . This doctor did not feel that ivf was the first step and had recommended an IUI which I had in the fall of 2016. A few days before I was set to go out to a large Acupuncture conference out in San Diego. I found out that I had conceived.

Naturally, I was nervous because of my history but enjoyed my trip and then just a week later my husband and I had a vacation planned to San Francisco. By the end of 2016 we had announced to our friends and family that we were pregnant and I had begun making plans in office renovations to a brand new office and Commack.

Reflecting back on just that year alone, I see all of the hardships, blessings, trials, and new things to come. Through every season, God was and continues to be faithful.