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
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Brookline Acupuncture – Cupping for Headaches & Migraine
What I do When I Get a Headache I've been practicing acupuncture in the Brookline and Boston area for almost 10 years and treat migraine and headache very regularly. I love seeing my patients' quality of life improve when the headaches and migraines decrease in severity and frequency. I had my very first acupuncture session in 2003 due to debilitating migraines as a college student. I saw first hand how successful acupuncture could be at treating this condition. I went from almost daily … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture – Cupping for Headaches & Migraine
Brookline Acupuncture: How to Detox for Weight Loss and Balanced Health
Hi All! I've been getting a lot of inquiries about detoxes and cleanses. It's that time of the year when we are feel gross after having overeaten carbs, sugar and heavy foods over the holidays, and are feeling motivated to get healthy in the new year. Are you ready to shed winter weight, clear out the cobwebs, and prep yourself for the Spring? I recommend an easy to follow cleanse with option for a 10-day or a 21-day Purification Program. This is not a juice cleanse where you can't eat … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How to Detox for Weight Loss and Balanced Health
PCOS, Infertility and Solving the Underlying Problem – Online Help
Brookline Acupuncture Online Remote Programs Available to Treat PCOS Naturally PCOS online treatment from home What Really Causes 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 metformin or birth control to regulate menstrual cycles and control symptoms. While the symptoms of PCOS are related to hormones, the most common type of PCOS involves a problem with insulin resistance. The … [Read more...] about PCOS, Infertility and Solving the Underlying Problem – Online Help
Brookline Acupuncture: What’s Causing Your Stress
What Actually Causes Your Stress? Stress plays a huge role in the development and progression of disease. Knowing that, it is vital to always be aware of how stress affects our bodies. What causes YOUR stress? Stress is such an underlying factor in the creation of disease and imbalance in the body - knowing what causes your stress, and where it sits in your body, and how it is expressed is the key to getting to the root of your symptoms and creating long-lasting healing. Western medicine … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: What’s Causing Your Stress
Reversing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Online Programs & Brookline Acupuncture PCOS
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
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