Benjamin Dierauf, Author at Lafayette Acupuncture & Functional Medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/author/bdierauf/ Providing top quality Acupuncture & Functional Medicine services. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:08:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-leaves-logo-32x32.png Benjamin Dierauf, Author at Lafayette Acupuncture & Functional Medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/author/bdierauf/ 32 32 Health Recommendations for the Year of the Fire Horse! https://acupuncturelafayette.com/health-recommendations-for-the-year-of-the-fire-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=health-recommendations-for-the-year-of-the-fire-horse https://acupuncturelafayette.com/health-recommendations-for-the-year-of-the-fire-horse/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:03:55 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=2345 This Chinese New Year starts the beginning of the rare Fire Horse year (specifically Yang Fire), which runs until February 5, 2027. This 60-year cycle event signifies intense energy, independence, passion, and rapid, bold action. It’s a powerful, transformative year driven by speed, freedom, and high stamina. To prepare yourself for this year, please consider […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/health-recommendations-for-the-year-of-the-fire-horse/feed/ 0 Late Summer Spleen Qi Action! https://acupuncturelafayette.com/spleen-qi-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spleen-qi-action https://acupuncturelafayette.com/spleen-qi-action/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:45:15 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=2273 I hope this September is finding you in good spirits and not too freaked out about how quickly time is passing! Here are some insights to good health and balance during the “Late Summer Spleen Qi Action” in the world of acupuncture, where the focus is on what we call the ‘spleen qi’: FUNCTIONS IN […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/spleen-qi-action/feed/ 0 Reducing Microplastic Buildup – Intake and Excretion https://acupuncturelafayette.com/reducing-microplastic-buildup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reducing-microplastic-buildup https://acupuncturelafayette.com/reducing-microplastic-buildup/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:26:09 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=2131 Microplastic pollution has become a significant environmental and health concern in recent years, and reducing microplastic buildup as become a major concern. The widespread use of plastic products, especially single use items, has led to an alarming increase in plastic waste. Plastic waste constitutes a substantial portion of environmental pollution. According to UNESCO, plastic waste […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/reducing-microplastic-buildup/feed/ 0 Stop Eating Those Commercial Oat Products! https://acupuncturelafayette.com/stop-eating-those-commercial-oat-products/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stop-eating-those-commercial-oat-products https://acupuncturelafayette.com/stop-eating-those-commercial-oat-products/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:54:18 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=2097   Earlier this year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) published a report outlining the prevalence of Chlormequat in commercial oat products. Many popular brands had Chlormequat at levels much higher than what is generally acceptable as safe.   In plants, Chlormequat is used to keep the plant from bending over. It’s use started in the […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/stop-eating-those-commercial-oat-products/feed/ 0 Saturday Acupuncture https://acupuncturelafayette.com/saturday-acupuncture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saturday-acupuncture https://acupuncturelafayette.com/saturday-acupuncture/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:29:02 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=2085 Saturday Schedule Expansion: Due to popular demand, we’ll now be doing Saturday Acupuncture, with appointments from 8am-12pm. Acupuncture & Functional Medicine appointment hours are now: Mondays: 10am-6pm Wednesdays: 10am-6pm Thursdays: 10am-6pm Fridays: 10am-6pm Saturdays: 8am-12pm So for those who are unable to get away for acupuncture during the week, you now have a weekend time […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/saturday-acupuncture/feed/ 0 Healthy Living in Walnut Creek https://acupuncturelafayette.com/healthy-living-in-walnut-creek/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-living-in-walnut-creek https://acupuncturelafayette.com/healthy-living-in-walnut-creek/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 03:12:56 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=2077   Healthy Living in Walnut Creek, CA Nestled at the foot of Mount Diablo and just a stone’s throw away from the bustling metropolis of San Francisco, Walnut Creek, California, offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Known for its vibrant downtown, rich cultural scene, and abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, health […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/healthy-living-in-walnut-creek/feed/ 0 Gentle 15 Day Detoxification Program https://acupuncturelafayette.com/gentle-15-day-detoxification-program-and-acupuncture-tuneup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gentle-15-day-detoxification-program-and-acupuncture-tuneup Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:17:59 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1687 Along with healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices, it’s also worthwhile to consider setting up an appointment for a Spring acupuncture tuneup, and starting a detoxification program.

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]]> Functional Medicine – Adrenal Stress Test https://acupuncturelafayette.com/functional-medicine-adrenal-stress-test/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=functional-medicine-adrenal-stress-test Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:55:48 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1635 Functional Medicine Overview  Functional Medicine is a lab-based system of medicine that uses ‘metabolomics’ to guide it’s decision making process. Metabolomics is the study of low molecular weight molecules or metabolites found within cells and biological systems. These metabolites are either ingredients or products of different biochemical reactions within the body. They are measured and […]

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]]> Hopefully the last Lafayette Acupuncture & Functional Medicine COVID Update 🌞 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/functional-medicine-covid-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=functional-medicine-covid-update Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:50:29 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1585 Happy June 15th! Californians can now go maskless outdoors and indoors, depending on the policies of the businesses we visit. This allows us more freedom to enjoy time together, but we do need to be wary of new variants as the virus continues to evolve. For health centers this means the song remains the same, […]

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]]> Lafayette Acupuncture & Functional Medicine Update https://acupuncturelafayette.com/lafayette-acupuncture-functional-medicine-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lafayette-acupuncture-functional-medicine-update https://acupuncturelafayette.com/lafayette-acupuncture-functional-medicine-update/#respond Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:18:12 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1257 Acupuncture Update As you’ve hopefully heard, I’m now practicing at only one location, 961 Dewing Ave in Lafayette, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am to 7 pm. I’d love to see you for an acupuncture tune-up! I still use the same COVID Precautions that have successfully worked at my clinic for the past […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/lafayette-acupuncture-functional-medicine-update/feed/ 0 Scheduling / COVID-19 & Vitamin D https://acupuncturelafayette.com/covid-19-vitamin-d/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=covid-19-vitamin-d https://acupuncturelafayette.com/covid-19-vitamin-d/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:43:53 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1153 Here is an update on acupuncture scheduling changes and new research on COVID-19 & Vitamin D for prevention and treatment. Schedule Changes – Monday and Friday Mornings Added I’m back to doing two long days on Monday and Friday from 9am to 7pm. I know that some of you prefer morning hours, so let me […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/covid-19-vitamin-d/feed/ 0 Acupuncture & COVID-19 Update https://acupuncturelafayette.com/acupuncture-covid-19-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acupuncture-covid-19-update https://acupuncturelafayette.com/acupuncture-covid-19-update/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:51 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1060 I’m hoping you are doing well and taking care during this difficult time. I just wanted to update you on a few items: Acupuncture: I’m still sheltering in place and not treating patients. I’m itching to get back to my practice and provide care for all of you, but until we learn more about the […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/acupuncture-covid-19-update/feed/ 0 COVID-19 Practice Changes / Self-Care for Enhancing the Immune System https://acupuncturelafayette.com/covid-19-practice-changes-self-care-for-enhancing-the-immune-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=covid-19-practice-changes-self-care-for-enhancing-the-immune-system https://acupuncturelafayette.com/covid-19-practice-changes-self-care-for-enhancing-the-immune-system/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:19:25 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=1039 Given the gravity of COVID-19, I’ve decided to stop treating patients at my clinics for the next couple of weeks. This was a difficult decision to make, as I love helping people, and supporting the immune system and helping with anxiety and stress can benefit folks in these trying times. But the public health directive […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/covid-19-practice-changes-self-care-for-enhancing-the-immune-system/feed/ 0 Do Suction Cup Marks Indicate a Steph Curry Injury? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/do-suction-cup-marks-indicate-a-stephen-curry-injury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-suction-cup-marks-indicate-a-stephen-curry-injury https://acupuncturelafayette.com/do-suction-cup-marks-indicate-a-stephen-curry-injury/#respond Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:40:02 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?p=793 For those of us enjoying the Golden Sate Warriors’ amazing 2015-2016 season, Stephen Curry in action is a sight to behold. Not only is he a phenomenal shooter, but his looseness, quickness, self-confidence, and basketball acuity, creativity, and grace as he moves up and down the court also make him a fan favorite. He’s the […]

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