A recent study in PLos One found a link between BPA and insulin resistance. Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical found in the lining of canned food and most plastics has been linked to insulin resistance, even in small amounts. Insulin resistance is thought to be the underlying cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which leads to various symptoms including menstrual irregularities, infertility, weight gain, acne, diabetes, high blood pressure, and can put a woman at higher risk for heart … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How plastics & canned food can contribute to hormonal imablance and weight gain
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Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: Can Acupuncture Help Your Anxiety?
Can Acupuncture Help My Anxiety? Acupuncture is a mind-body medicine. When treating a person, we do not separate physical and mental symptoms, but rather, we look at how they are connected and address them both during our treatments. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, many physical symptoms have their roots in emotional and spiritual imbalances. Oftentimes, when someone comes in with a “purely” physical complaint, we can find emotional factors involved that are either an underlying … [Read more...] about Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: Can Acupuncture Help Your Anxiety?
Brookline Acupuncture: “Getting to the Root” – Really? Who Are You Kidding? Do we really look that stupid?
“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