Another reason why maintaining optimal gut health is so important to our overall health & well-being Typically, in a healthy gut, there is a balance between good bacteria (eg. Probiotic strains such as acidophilis) and bad bacteria (eg. H. Pylori). However, in today’s society, many people are lacking in healthy bacteria. Things that can kill off good bacteria or make the gut environment less conducive to their colonization include antibiotics, other medications, birth control … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Studies show possible link between antibiotic use and Weight-gain
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Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture can provide Sciatica relief
Sciatica is a common condition seen in my acupuncture practice. The sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body can be irritated by a muscle spasm in the area or a slipped spinal disc. Symptoms include radiating pain, usually starting around the low back and hip area and radiating down the leg, and sometimes to the foot and toes. It is also common to experience numbness and tingling in the affected areas. It is recommended to have the symptoms checked out by a doctor who will be … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture can provide Sciatica relief
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Detoxing for Weight Loss
Are you exercising, eating right and still not losing weight? It could be adrenal fatigue (more on this topic next month), irregular sleep (see above article) or toxins in your body. Today we'll talk a little about toxins. We absorb toxins everyday, as in today's society, they are all around us, in our food (colorings, pesticides, additives), air (exhaust, toxic cleaning materials, paint, beauty products, new carpets, etc), and also through our skin (toxic beauty products and chlorine … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Detoxing for Weight Loss
Brookline Acupuncture & Needham Acupuncture: Plastics & Chemicals increase risk of developing PCOS
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
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