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
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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