Get long-term relief from menstrual cramps by addressing the underlying imbalances. If you've ever suffered from period pain, you know the sense of dread that starts days or even weeks before your period is expected. Many of my patients assume that period pain to some extent is normal. They've experienced it their whole lives, their mothers have told them that it's normal because she also experienced it, their friends mimic the same thoughts. Even movies, tv and advertisements … [Read more...] about Natural Treatments for Menstrual Cramp Relief
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Natural Treatments for Brain Fog & Fatigue
One of the most common complaints I see in my office is brain fog and fatigue. So many people are spending their days feeling foggy, dragging in the mornings, not fully focused, low energy, and feeling afternoon slumps. The most common underlying reasons I see for brainfog and fatigue: HPA Axis Dysfunction/Adrenal Fatigue: usually a result of chronic stress over time, an acute trauma, or chronic illness or chronic pain over time. The adrenals and the nervous system are not able to … [Read more...] about Natural Treatments for Brain Fog & Fatigue
Natural Remedies to Support Your Mind & Body In Stressful Times
Boost Immune System With Natural Remedies & Improve Well-Being In the cold winter months in certain regions, people spend more time indoors with less circulation and fresh air, more shared germs, less natural Vitamin D from the sun, heavier foods, higher sugar intakes from the holidays, and possibly more stress from the holidays, etc. All in all, a perfect recipe for lowered immune systems. (Updated 2-24-2020) With COVID-19 going on , we are dealing with concerns for our physical … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies to Support Your Mind & Body In Stressful Times
Acupuncture Point for Stress
Acupuncture for Stress -- Acupressure Point of the Month Brookline, MA I often get asked by my patients what they can do for themselves at home, especially how to relieve stress. Aside for acupuncture for Stress relief, I am a big believer in giving patients self-care tools they can use to maintain their health and/or to help during moments of stress. I like giving my patients emailed pictures of acupressure points and showing them how to apply the right amount of pressure to these points to … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Point for Stress
Natural Treatment for Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism
Natural Treatments for Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism: While acupuncture can play a huge role in regulating the thyroid and treating thyroid disease, I always tell my Hashimoto patients that avoiding gluten strictly is crucial for recovery. Though I've personally been gluten free for 14 years for various reasons, I'm not typically that practitioner who insists everyone go gluten free. I know it's not for everyone, and may not be necessary for everyone. However, with auto-immune issues like … [Read more...] about Natural Treatment for Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism
Can I do Acupuncture With IVF?
Can I do Acupuncture With IVF? ruslaniefremov / 123RF Stock Photo YES !!! Absolutely. We treat patients who are undergoing IUI or IVF all the time in our clinic with Acupuncture. The treatments are designed to support whatever phase of the cycle you are in at the time. It is ideal to start treating 1-3 months prior to an IUI or IVF cycle to prep the body and improve egg quality, but we often get patients who reach out to us for treatment right before starting a cycle. If we … [Read more...] about Can I do Acupuncture With IVF?