Acupuncture Helps to Regulate Blood Pressure Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been used for many years to help lower blood pressure. A recent study from the University of California, Irvine observed the mechanism by which acupuncture regulates blood pressure. The researchers found that acupuncture stimulates the release of certain chemicals in the brain that control the nervous system. This effect shows how acupuncture can control both heart rate and blood pressure. An … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Control Blood Pressure with Acupuncture
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Brookline Acupuncture: How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Prepare for Cold & Flu Season: In Chinese Medicine, each season is connected to an organ, and the particular qualities of that organ (body functions & emotions ruled by that organ) are dominant during those seasons. Fall is what we call Lung time. Lungs control the skin and immune system and its emotion is grief. People are more susceptible to illnesses (colds/flus), allergies, skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis and also unresolved grief tends to come to the surface around this … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Brookline Acupuncture: Study shows Acupuncture is Effective for Neck, Back, Arthritis, Shoulder and Headache Pain
A recent year long study of 17,922 patient outcomes (a huge number) concluded that acupuncture is effective for relieving neck, back, arthritis, headache and shoulder pain. Results were published in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine journal. The researchers conclude, “Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain and is therefore a reasonable referral option.” In another study, 3,835 patients were followed, were researchers determined that, “Acupuncture provided … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Study shows Acupuncture is Effective for Neck, Back, Arthritis, Shoulder and Headache Pain
Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Benefits of Acupuncture
The Benefits of Acupuncture: The Western world is gaining interest in Acupuncture recently, which is apparent in the articles appearing in newspapers and magazines, studies cited in the media, and even Hollywood stars sharing their Acupuncture health success stories. The benefits of Acupuncture are numerous. The most common include: Reduction of pain (chronic or acute) Reduction of stress & increased tolerance of stressful events Improves emotional well-being Better … [Read more...] about Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Benefits of Acupuncture
Inner Sage Acupuncture on Facebook
Follow me on FACEBOOK J What will be posted: Latest news and research about Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. How it works, what conditions it can treat and other exciting information Promotions, sales and special being offered at the clinic (eg. I often run holiday specials) Articles and blog posts about other health related issues, fitness and diet. Natural remedies or approaches for common symptoms or health conditions Just click on the photo below to take you to my facebook … [Read more...] about Inner Sage Acupuncture on Facebook
Brookline Acupuncture: How plastics & canned food can contribute to hormonal imablance and weight gain
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
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?