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
Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy? – Brookline Acupuncture and Wellness
Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy? A great article about the downsides of synthetic hormonal birth control: http://reset.me/story/the-pill-is-bad-medicine-7-ways-hormonal-contraception-harms-women/ With the exception of #7 on this list, I see every single one of these birth control hormone related issues every day in my practice. Symptoms like depression, weight gain, acne, anxiety are very common symptoms caused or exacerbated by synthetic hormone use. Most women don't even realize that … [Read more...] about Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy? – Brookline Acupuncture and Wellness
Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture Helps Relieve PMS
Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Acupuncture for the Relief of PMS That time of month is often a dreaded burden for many women. For some of my patients, symptoms can begin 1-2 weeks prior to the onset of the period. Most commons symptoms: fatigue cramping headache irritability or weepy emotionally sensitive carb and sugar cravings Other lesser known symptoms that can occur with PMS: sleep disturbances muscle achiness feeling like you have the flu … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Acupuncture Helps Relieve PMS
Acupuncture REALLY REALLY Works for Migraines: Brookline Acupuncture
I've been in practice for close to 9 years now, and one of my favorite things to treat is migraines. I love when people call or inquire about acupuncture for this condition . . . why? . . . because from my experience (both personally and professionally), the success rate is so high. Typically within a month of regular treatments, patients report that the frequency, intensity and duration of the migraine symptoms are significantly decreased. For anyone who has ever suffered from frequent … [Read more...] about Acupuncture REALLY REALLY Works for Migraines: Brookline Acupuncture
Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Can You Treat PCOS Without Exercise?
Women with PCOS often have elevated testosterone and difficulty maintaining proper blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance. This can lead to a number of problems, including excess hair growth, acne, weight gain, mood issues, decreased energy, infertility and irregular ovulation. As far as natural treatments go for PCOS, diet and exercise are the two most crucial pieces to controlling the underlying cause of the syndrome. I've had patients who, due to injuries or other circumstances, … [Read more...] about Brookline & Boston Acupuncture: Can You Treat PCOS Without Exercise?
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
Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture – Brookline, MA.: Post-Concussion Lingering Symptoms and How Acupuncture can Help
Head Injury: Lingering Symptoms and How Acupuncture can Help Concussions have been getting more attention these days in the news, as experts are becoming more aware of the detrimental effects it can have on cognition, memory, mood and even behavior. Severity of symptoms can depend on the intensity and the number of concussions that you've had. However, even just one concussion/head injury can cause symptoms that can linger beyond what was originally thought. Common symptoms that occur … [Read more...] about Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture – Brookline, MA.: Post-Concussion Lingering Symptoms and How Acupuncture can Help