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Acupuncture & Nutrition Response Testing®

Heidi LaBore Smith, MS, L.Ac., PT | Duluth, MN

 

We seek to provide safe, effective, comprehensive care within a holistic environment. Our approach integrates a blend of Eastern and Western health practices to help balance an individual’s physical, emotional, dietary and lifestyle energetic. We encourage a pro-active path toward healing and are committed to empowering our patients with education and support in making healthy lifestyle choices.

WE MOVED

We are now located in the Fisher Chiropractic building, located on the corner of 12th Avenue East and Superior Street, right next to the First Lutheran Church.

1118 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 724-3400

Modern Research & Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been employed as a health care modality for over 3,000 years. Modern science has begun to understand the secrets of this ancient medicine with the support of new studies conducted by leading scientists, hospitals, and medical research facilities from all over the world. Today, acupuncture is receiving wide acceptance as a respected, valid and effective form of health care. Read More…

 

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Natural Facelifts with Acupuncture

Published September 8, 2025

More and more Americans are turning away from Botox and invasive cosmetic procedures and finding that facial acupuncture is giving them the natural facelift they are looking for. Facial acupuncture, which has seen a large increase in popularity in the past ten years, works by improving blood flow at the site of the needle placement and stimulating cell growth.

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Acupuncture and colon cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States with about 60,000 deaths from it every year. Like all cancer, treatment can be long, uncomfortable and come with many side effects. Those getting chemotherapy may experience nausea, vomiting, postoperative pain, cancer related pain, insomnia and anxiety. The chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life. Most patients

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Food as Medicine – Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon, with its cool nature and bitter flavor, is particularly beneficial during hot weather or for heat-related health issues. It primarily affects the Liver, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels, helping to clear heat and detoxify the body. By tonifying Qi, Bitter Melon supports the body’s natural energy levels and aids in regulating blood sugar, making it

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