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
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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
Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture Helps Relieve PMS
Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Acupuncture for the Relief of PMS That time of month is often a dreaded burden for many women. For some of my patients, symptoms can begin 1-2 weeks prior to the onset of the period. Most commons symptoms: fatigue cramping headache irritability or weepy emotionally sensitive carb and sugar cravings Other lesser known symptoms that can occur with PMS: sleep disturbances muscle achiness feeling like you have the flu … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture Helps Relieve PMS
Acupuncture REALLY REALLY Works for Migraines: Brookline Acupuncture
I've been in practice for close to 9 years now, and one of my favorite things to treat is migraines. I love when people call or inquire about acupuncture for this condition . . . why? . . . because from my experience (both personally and professionally), the success rate is so high. Typically within a month of regular treatments, patients report that the frequency, intensity and duration of the migraine symptoms are significantly decreased. For anyone who has ever suffered from frequent … [Read more...] about Acupuncture REALLY REALLY Works for Migraines: Brookline Acupuncture
Boston & Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture Treats Running Injuries
A great article in AcuTake this month discussing 5 common running injuries or overuse syndromes and how acupuncture can provide relief. http://acutakehealth.com/5-common-running-injuries-and-how-acupuncture-can-help … [Read more...] about Boston & Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture Treats Running Injuries
Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Relief for Migraines
Acupuncture Provides Relief for Migraine Sufferers Migraines can be extremely debilitating for some, leading to missed work or school, intense pain, emotional changes, nausea, gastrointestinal issues, and other symptoms. I've not only seen my patients experience this condition, but have personally experienced it myself when I was in college. I got to a point where I was getting almost daily migraines, and was thinking of taking a leave of absence. None of the medications were helping me. I … [Read more...] about Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Relief for Migraines