“Getting to the Root” . . . Really? Who are you kidding? Do we really look that stupid . . .? Last night, I was indulging in some brainless post-dinner TV sitcoms. During one commercial break, I noticed two ads in a row claiming that their product works better than most of its kind because of its ability to treat the cause of the problem. The first ad was for a dandruff shampoo that was above its competitors because it was able to “get to the root” of the condition. The second ad … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: “Getting to the Root” – Really? Who Are You Kidding? Do we really look that stupid?
Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can provide relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers
How Acupuncture can provide Relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from a minor nuisance to complete debilitation. For those who experience more than a few minor headaches a month, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine may provide relief. Many factors are involved in headaches and migraines. Below are a few and how acupuncture can help: Hormonal: For many women, hormone fluctuations (eg. during the menstrual … [Read more...] about Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can provide relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Studies show possible link between antibiotic use and Weight-gain
Another reason why maintaining optimal gut health is so important to our overall health & well-being Typically, in a healthy gut, there is a balance between good bacteria (eg. Probiotic strains such as acidophilis) and bad bacteria (eg. H. Pylori). However, in today’s society, many people are lacking in healthy bacteria. Things that can kill off good bacteria or make the gut environment less conducive to their colonization include antibiotics, other medications, birth control … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Studies show possible link between antibiotic use and Weight-gain
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture to treat Anxiety
On my intake forms, I ask patients to rate their stress levels on a scale of 0-10. 0 being no stress at all, and 10 being the worst stress conceivable. As you can imagine, virtually no one ever puts 0. I would say more than 80% of my patients put 5 or higher (usually higher . . . around 7-8). With conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and high blood pressure, it is clear that stress plays a major role. However, based on patients' reporting of their stress levels on my intake forms, … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture to treat Anxiety
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture can provide Sciatica relief
Sciatica is a common condition seen in my acupuncture practice. The sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body can be irritated by a muscle spasm in the area or a slipped spinal disc. Symptoms include radiating pain, usually starting around the low back and hip area and radiating down the leg, and sometimes to the foot and toes. It is also common to experience numbness and tingling in the affected areas. It is recommended to have the symptoms checked out by a doctor who will be … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture can provide Sciatica relief
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Detoxing for Weight Loss
Are you exercising, eating right and still not losing weight? It could be adrenal fatigue (more on this topic next month), irregular sleep (see above article) or toxins in your body. Today we'll talk a little about toxins. We absorb toxins everyday, as in today's society, they are all around us, in our food (colorings, pesticides, additives), air (exhaust, toxic cleaning materials, paint, beauty products, new carpets, etc), and also through our skin (toxic beauty products and chlorine … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Detoxing for Weight Loss
Brookline Acupuncture & Needham Acupuncture: Plastics & Chemicals increase risk of developing PCOS
Below is a story taken from Natural Health Solutions for PCOS -- a great blog and resource for treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). In my clinic, I emphasize the importance of avoiding exposure to chemicals. In today's world, it is impossible to be chemical-free, unfortunately. Just breathing in air (indoor or outdoor) involves taking in pollutants and chemicals in to our bodies. However, we can do our best to minimize our exposure by avoiding, when possible the use of plastic … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture & Needham Acupuncture: Plastics & Chemicals increase risk of developing PCOS
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Effective Treatments for PCOS
Studies show PCOS effectively treated with Acupuncture In a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that four months of acupuncture treatment reduced the levels of testosterone in women with PCOS by 25 percent. For women with PCOS, high testosterone levels are commonly found and often lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as acne and excess hair growth. They also typically suffer from irregular menstrual … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Effective Treatments for PCOS