Brookline Acupuncture - Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture Staying Healthy in the Winter Months In my practice, it's imperative that I stay healthy and keep my immune system strong, in order to best serve my patients. How to I ward off colds and boost my immune system? What's in my winter wellness cabinet (and yes, it is a cabinet- full!) General Maintenance: black elderberry extract liquid zinc immune -boosting probiotics (in the fridge, so not technically in my cabinet) vitamin … [Read more...] about Winter Wellness & How to Ward off Colds
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Got Insomnia? Improve Your Sleep Naturally with Acupuncture in Brookline
Improve Your Sleep Naturally with Acupuncture in Brookline Fix Insomnia For Good When you come to Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture, your first appointment is a 1.5 hour comprehensive health history. Your treatment plan is personalized to fit your exact symptoms and lifestyle. A sample of what your plan may look like: Acupuncture: To help regulate your cortisol levels and get you out of fight or flight mode. When your cortisol levels are imbalanced, you typically feel exhausted in the … [Read more...] about Got Insomnia? Improve Your Sleep Naturally with Acupuncture in Brookline
Reversing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Online Programs & Brookline Acupuncture PCOS
Brookline Acupuncture & Remote Online Video Programs for treating PCOS Naturally The Real Cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Many of my patients with PCOS come in to my office thinking they have a hormonal imbalance and need medications like birth control to regulate their cycles and control their symptoms. While the symptoms of PCOS are related to hormones, the underlying cause of the imbalance is actually a problem with insulin resistance. PCOS is in fact a metabolic issue … [Read more...] about Reversing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Online Programs & Brookline Acupuncture PCOS
Brookline Acupuncture: Why Go Gluten Free
What's Up With Gluten? Gluten has become such a buzzword recently in this county. What's the deal? 1. Celiac Disease: An auto-immune condition that damages the villi in the small intestine when gluten is ingested. The vili are responsible for the absorption of nutrients. Gluten ingestion causes malabsorption of essential nutrients and inflammation leading to symptoms ranging from neurological issues such as dizziness, brain fog, visual disturbances, to generalized aches and pain, … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: Why Go Gluten Free
Brookline Acupuncture: 3 Things to Look for in a Brookline Acupuncturist
Are you looking for an acupuncturist or have you been thinking of trying acupuncture? Here are three things to look for when deciding who do make an appointment with: Experience and Credentials: You want to make sure they are licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts by the Board of Medicine. In order to be licensed, an acupuncturist will have attended a 3-4 year graduate program at an accredited acupuncture school and have passed all of their board exams. Treats Your Specific … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture: 3 Things to Look for in a Brookline Acupuncturist
Cupping Therapy for Pain or Tension – Brookline Acupuncture
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
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
Brookline Acupuncture- Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture: Weight Loss, Energy & Optimizing Metabolism
Ways to boost your metabolism – How Acupuncture can help (Brookline & Boston, MA) 1. Eating correctly - Emphasizing proteins and reducing carbohydrates and sugars - Protein helps to build muscle which will help you burn fat - Choose protein with every meal (eg. Chicken, fish, eggs, tempeh) How acupuncture can help: Regular treatments has been shown to help control appetite. 2. Exercise optimally - Mixing in interval work-outs with your regular cardio will help to burn more … [Read more...] about Brookline Acupuncture- Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture: Weight Loss, Energy & Optimizing Metabolism