Acupuncture and Optimum Health Clinic

08/31/2026

Back to school season is here! 🎒📚 As routines change, keeping your child’s health, immune resilience, and focus strong is top priority.

Children respond incredibly well to holistic care. From supporting digestive wellness with whole-food nutritional supplements to gentle, non-invasive pediatric acupuncture (we often use non-needle techniques like micro-current or light stimulation for little ones!), we help keep their immune systems balanced and their stress levels low.

Give your kids the foundational support they need to thrive in the classroom this school year.

Call us today at (319) 236-3363 to learn how we can support your family's health journey! 🍎🌿

08/28/2026

Tara is traveling to West Des Moines to attend the Beyond Hormones Endocrine Intensive Seminar tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th! She'll be enjoying a full-day clinical intensive focused on looking beyond symptoms and understanding the upstream factors influencing endocrine health. If you have questions about the event or would like schedule an appointment for a hormonal check, call Tara today!

Understand the relationship between stress and endocrine dysfunction

08/28/2026

Looking for a deep physical release? Experience the power of cupping therapy!✨

Unlike traditional massage which applies downward pressure to muscles, cupping uses gentle suction to pull upward. This suction creates negative pressure that lifts fascia, opens tight muscle tissues, and draws fresh, oxygenated blood into stagnant areas.

Benefits of Cupping include:

✅ Easing chronic back, neck, and shoulder tightness

✅ Reducing systemic inflammation

✅ Promoting lymphatic drainage to clear metabolic waste

✅ Leaving your entire body feeling lighter and deeply relaxed

It’s the perfect addition to your regular acupuncture tune-up or post-workout recovery routine.

Call (319) 236-3363 to add cupping to your next appointment! 💆‍♀️

08/27/2026

Have you ever wondered what is actually happening under the skin during an acupuncture treatment?

While traditional medicine views acupuncture as balancing the flow of Qi (energy), modern research shows precise biological responses occurring with every needle placement:

1️⃣ Nervous System Signaling: Tiny micro-stimulations send signals straight to your brain and spinal cord, triggering the release of natural pain-relieving endorphins and serotonin.

2️⃣ Increased Microcirculation: Blood flow increases to targeted areas, bringing oxygen, nutrients, and immune cells directly to damaged or inflamed tissues.

3️⃣ Lower Systemic Inflammation: Acupuncture helps down-regulate inflammatory cytokines, easing chronic joint stiffness and muscle tension.

It’s not magic. It’s your body’s built-in ability to heal, stimulated by precision points.

Ready to feel the difference? Call us today at (319) 236-3363 to schedule your consultation!

08/25/2026

Do you feel like your body is stuck on high alert, even when you’re trying to rest? 🧠✨

When stress accumulates, your sympathetic nervous system ("fight-or-flight") stays active for far too long. This leads to chronic muscle tension, poor sleep, digestive trouble, and fatigue.

Acupuncture works directly with your nervous system to trigger the parasympathetic response, which is the state where your body finally switches into "rest-and-digest" mode. During a session, your heart rate slows, cortisol levels drop, and your body gets the signal that it is safe to repair itself.

Shift out of survival mode and back into balance. Call us at (319) 236-3363 to book your reset. 🌿

08/20/2026

Why do we align parasite cleansing with the full moon? 🌕

During a full moon, human melatonin production drops while serotonin levels rise. Because parasites have serotonin receptors, this natural shift causes them to become highly active, mobile, and easier to clear out of hiding!

To support your body during this window, we utilize the CellCore Para Kit. This kit is formulated with key herbs like Mimosa pudica seed, amla fruit, black walnut hull, clove bud, holy basil, and neem to optimize natural detoxification.

🗓️ AUGUST 2026 FULL MOON CHALLENGE DATES:

ADVANCED (7 Days): August 25, 2026 – August 31, 2026
INTERMEDIATE (5 Days): August 26, 2026 – August 30, 2026
BEGINNER (3 Days): August 27, 2026 – August 29, 2026

⚠️ BEFORE YOU START:
Cleansing is powerful, and your safety is our top priority. We cannot provide you with cleansing products without making sure your body is actually prepared to handle a detox. Before starting any Full Moon Challenge, your energy levels must be supported and your drainage pathways (like your liver and kidneys) must be completely open and functional.

Let’s have a conversation first to see which tier your body is ready for! Call us at (319) 236-3363 to claim your kit. 📞

08/18/2026

The single biggest mistake people make with a parasite cleanse? Jumping in before their body is ready.

Think of your liver, kidneys, colon, and lymphatic system as the "exit doors" of your body. If these drainage pathways are sluggish or blocked, driving parasites and toxins out of tissue creates a bottleneck. This leads to a heavy detox reaction (Herxheimer response) that leaves you feeling worse instead of better.

At Acupuncture & Optimum Health, we focus on opening those exit doors first. By clearing energy channels with acupuncture and supporting your organ pathways, we ensure toxins leave your system smoothly and safely.

⚠️ BEFORE YOU START:
Cleansing is powerful, and your safety is our top priority. We cannot provide you with cleansing products without making sure your body is actually prepared to handle a detox. Before starting any Full Moon Challenge, your energy levels must be supported and your drainage pathways (like your liver and kidneys) must be completely open and functional.

Let’s have a conversation first to ensure a safe, effective protocol. Call us at (319) 236-3363 to get your body prepped before our upcoming challenge kickoff! 🌿

08/13/2026

Did you know that parasitic waste products can directly alter your brain chemistry? 🧠💥
Your gut and brain are connected through the vagus nerve and bloodstream. When parasites reproduce in your gut, their toxic byproducts circulate throughout your entire body, disrupting neurotransmitters and triggering symptoms many people assume are purely psychological:

- Unexplainable anxiety and nervousness
- Sudden mood swings and irritability
- Persistent low mood, apathy, or feeling "down"
- Hyperactivity and mental restlessness
- Brain fog and difficulty focusing

If you've been working on your mental and emotional health but still feel stuck, clearing physical stressors out of your gut may be the missing step.

⚠️ BEFORE YOU START A CLEANSE:
Cleansing is powerful, and your safety is our top priority. We cannot provide you with cleansing products without making sure your body is actually prepared to handle a detox. Before starting any Full Moon Challenge, your energy levels must be supported and your drainage pathways (like your liver and kidneys) must be completely open and functional.

Let’s have a conversation first to see if you are a candidate for this month's Full Moon Challenge! Call us at (319) 236-3363.

08/11/2026

If you're constantly fighting bloat, stomach cramps, or unexplainable digestive trouble, it might not just be a food sensitivity. 🛑

Everyone carries parasites, but most people never realize their chronic symptoms are linked to an underlying parasitic burden. Because these organisms thrive in your GI tract, they disrupt your microbiome, steal vital nutrients, and cause localized inflammation.

Common gut symptoms of parasites include:

Gas and severe bloating after eating
Chronic constipation or sudden diarrhea
Stabbing stomach aches
Bloody stools
Intense, unexplainable sweet cravings

When parasites disrupt your gut lining, diet changes alone often aren't enough to solve the issue.

⚠️ BEFORE YOU START A CLEANSE:
Cleansing is powerful, and your safety is our top priority. We cannot provide you with cleansing products without making sure your body is actually prepared to handle a detox. Before starting any Full Moon Challenge, your energy levels must be supported and your drainage pathways (like your liver and kidneys) must be completely open and functional.

Let’s have a conversation first to ensure a safe, effective protocol. Contact us at (319) 236-3363 to learn more!

07/30/2026

Are phones are currently down, we are so sorry for the inconvenience! Please be patient as we work to fix it.

We are still open during our normal business hours so please stop by or email [email protected] if you need to get ahold of us.

We will let you know when our phones are working again. Thank you!