Brookline Acupuncture & Remote Online Video Programs for treating PCOS Naturally The Real Cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Many of my patients with PCOS come in to my office thinking they have a hormonal imbalance and need medications like birth control to regulate their cycles and control their symptoms. While the symptoms of PCOS are related to hormones, the underlying cause of the imbalance is actually a problem with insulin resistance. PCOS is in fact a metabolic issue … [Read more...] about Reversing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Online Programs & Brookline Acupuncture PCOS
Brookline Acupuncture: Why Go Gluten Free
What's Up With Gluten? Gluten has become such a buzzword recently in this county. What's the deal? 1. Celiac Disease: An auto-immune condition that damages the villi in the small intestine when gluten is ingested. The vili are responsible for the absorption of nutrients. Gluten ingestion causes malabsorption of essential nutrients and inflammation leading to symptoms ranging from neurological issues such as dizziness, brain fog, visual disturbances, to generalized aches and pain, … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Why Go Gluten Free
Brookline Acupuncture: 3 Things to Look for in a Brookline Acupuncturist
Are you looking for an acupuncturist or have you been thinking of trying acupuncture? Here are three things to look for when deciding who do make an appointment with: Experience and Credentials: You want to make sure they are licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts by the Board of Medicine. In order to be licensed, an acupuncturist will have attended a 3-4 year graduate program at an accredited acupuncture school and have passed all of their board exams. Treats Your Specific … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: 3 Things to Look for in a Brookline Acupuncturist
Brookline Acupuncture: Thyroid and other Conditions
A link to a great blog written by a colleague on how Acupuncture can help with Thyroid conditions and many other conditions. Click on link here WORKING REMOTELY: YES! Nicole works with patients all over the country offering health coaching programs and personalized plans for patients to overcome their symptoms and achieve their optimal wellness goals. We offer both acupuncture and/or health coaching programs online. Using both acupressure techniques and infrared patches patients can easily … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Thyroid and other Conditions
Brookline Acupuncture: Carpal Tunnel and Acupuncture Success
A great article citing research on acupuncture's success treating carpal tunnel - Click on this link for the article: Carpal Tunnel and Acupuncture In my clinic I often find that we need determine the true cause of someone's wrist pain and hand numbness. Often I find that they aren't actually suffering from true carpal tunnel syndrome, but in fact are having symptoms connected to trigger points in the neck. Once those are worked on, the pain and numbness subside. It's important to assess … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Carpal Tunnel and Acupuncture Success
Cupping Therapy for Pain or Tension – Brookline Acupuncture
Cupping in the News Why is everyone getting so excited about the circular marks on Olympians' bodies? No, they didn't get attacked by an octopus, they are all using the Chinese Medicine cupping therapy. Benefits of Cupping: - draw toxins out - bring more blood flow and oxygen to the area to improve and speed up healing - relieve muscle tension and pain - improve healing from injuries - break up phlegm in the chest Ask about cupping next time you come in for … [Read more...] about Cupping Therapy for Pain or Tension – Brookline Acupuncture
Brookline Acupuncture- Natural Solutions for Fatigue and Adrenal Health
I see a lot of patients who come in with the vague symptom of "fatigue". Usually people start to self-medicate with caffeine and sugar which ultimately makes the situation worse as it further depletes the adrenal glands that are probably already suffering and overworked. Fatigue can be accompanied by aches and pain, lightheadedness, low blood pressure, dizziness, low or high appetite, and brain fog. How can acupuncture and health coaching help? Boost the Adrenals: A common cause of fatigue … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture- Natural Solutions for Fatigue and Adrenal Health
Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy? – Brookline Acupuncture and Wellness
Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy? A great article about the downsides of synthetic hormonal birth control: http://reset.me/story/the-pill-is-bad-medicine-7-ways-hormonal-contraception-harms-women/ With the exception of #7 on this list, I see every single one of these birth control hormone related issues every day in my practice. Symptoms like depression, weight gain, acne, anxiety are very common symptoms caused or exacerbated by synthetic hormone use. Most women don't even realize that … [Read more...] about Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy? – Brookline Acupuncture and Wellness