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
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Brookline Acupuncture- Natural Solutions for Fatigue and Adrenal Health
I see a lot of patients who come in with the vague symptom of "fatigue". Usually people start to self-medicate with caffeine and sugar which ultimately makes the situation worse as it further depletes the adrenal glands that are probably already suffering and overworked. Fatigue can be accompanied by aches and pain, lightheadedness, low blood pressure, dizziness, low or high appetite, and brain fog. How can acupuncture and health coaching help? Boost the Adrenals: A common cause of fatigue … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture- Natural Solutions for Fatigue and Adrenal Health
Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: How to Take Your Probiotics
Most people have heard about the benefits of taking a probiotic. Potential Probiotic Benefits: alleviate constipation or diarrhea reduce acid-reflux optimize digestion & absorption boost immune system new research showing potential connection between imbalanced gut flora (probiotics) and mental health (eg. depression & anxiety) There are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that the probiotic actually gets to where it needs to go in order to properly replenish the good bacteria … [Read more...] about Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: How to Take Your Probiotics
Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can help you overcome PMS
Do you dread that time of the month? For many women, "that time of the month" can affect up to 2 weeks of a month, when you count in the premenstrual irritability, weepiness, fatigue, headaches, and general malaise that can occur prior to the onset of the actual period. Then add in the period itself with cramping and bloating, and you've got two weeks out of the month where you're feeling less than optimal. Hm... 2 weeks out of month, that's 50% of your life where you're not feeling great and … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can help you overcome PMS