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
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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
Boston Acupuncture: Easy Weight Loss? Sleep to support your Weight Loss Efforts
Sleep your way skinny? Ok, so it may not replace good diet and exercise, but based on recent studies, getting adequate and good quality sleep can improve your metabolism and curb your appetite. In fact, the study showed that getting less than 8 hours of sleep and/or poor quality sleep (disturbed sleep) can disrupt your metabolism and increase your appetite by affecting the release of leptin and ghrelin in the body-- two hormones that are involved in appetite regulation. On top of that, … [Read more...] about Boston Acupuncture: Easy Weight Loss? Sleep to support your Weight Loss Efforts
Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture & Other Natural Remedies for Longterm Allergy Relief
Don’t let allergies ruin your summer! - Tips to help you feel your best this allergy season. Allergies are usually associated with the Spring or Fall, but especially where I practice in the Northeast, it is not uncommon to see allergies occurring right in to the summer, or even all year round (perennial)—these are often connected to chronic food sensitivities and gut imbalances (see below). Since warm, sunny weather seems so fleeting in the Boston area, most of us want to take full … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture & Other Natural Remedies for Longterm Allergy Relief