Attention Problems: Allergies, Stress & Hormones How Chinese Medicine can Help Allergies: Children and adults with attention problems often have underlying allergies that contribute or exacerbate the condition. Allergies can be either environmental, chemical, or food sensitivity related. Common environmental allergens include pollen, ragweed, dust or mold, and can be seasonal. Chemical allergens can be a big problem and are often overlooked. These include … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture Can Help With Attention & Memory (ADHD, ADD)
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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
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?
Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can provide relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers
How Acupuncture can provide Relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from a minor nuisance to complete debilitation. For those who experience more than a few minor headaches a month, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine may provide relief. Many factors are involved in headaches and migraines. Below are a few and how acupuncture can help: Hormonal: For many women, hormone fluctuations (eg. during the menstrual … [Read more...] about Needham & Brookline Acupuncture: How Acupuncture can provide relief for Headache & Migraine Sufferers
Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture to treat Anxiety
On my intake forms, I ask patients to rate their stress levels on a scale of 0-10. 0 being no stress at all, and 10 being the worst stress conceivable. As you can imagine, virtually no one ever puts 0. I would say more than 80% of my patients put 5 or higher (usually higher . . . around 7-8). With conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and high blood pressure, it is clear that stress plays a major role. However, based on patients' reporting of their stress levels on my intake forms, … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Acupuncture to treat Anxiety
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 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