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The Surprising Truth about Migraine Triggers

How much do you really know about controlling your migraines?

New research suggests you may not know as much as you think.

According to Timothy T. Houle, Ph.D and co-author Dana P. Turner, M.S.P.H., both of the Wake Forest Baptist Anesthesiology Department, MIGRAINE sufferers make inaccurate conclusions about what triggers their migraines.  Houle and Turner conducted a 3-month Continue reading

9 Ways to Rid Your Home of Endocrine Disruptors

Can a shower curtain be bad for your health?

It can if it contains PHTHALATES.

Phthalates are just some of over 800 CHEMICALS that are labeled as ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS.  These chemicals are toxic for a number of reasons.  They may mimic Estrogen, Androgen or Thyroid hormones and cause your body to respond to them inappropriately. Or they may block, stimulate Continue reading

More than Needles: 6 TCM Therapies You May Never Have Heard of

Most people know that one way to feel better is with Acupuncture .  You go to your acupuncturist feeling bad.  I put in a few needles.  You leave feeling lighter, serene, energized, & pain-free.

Using Acupuncture needles to heal is part of a broader medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  By observing body systems and the links between symptoms, Continue reading

6 Ways to Relieve Allergies Without Drugs, Shots or Needles

Summer finally arrives.

The sun comes out.  The flowers bloom.

Most people grab their sunscreen and head outside.  But what do you do?

You close the windows, grab your antihistamines and hide in the house.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could enjoy being outdoors?

Allergies are widespread.  According to WebMD, 20% of the population suffers from ALLERGIES or ASTHMA, Continue reading

7 Healthy Tips for Coping with Financial Stress

If you feel stressed just living your life, you’re not alone.

Americans lead stressful lives.  Jobs, relationships, health, family obligations, community responsibilities—they all take their toll.

In “Stress in America 2012,” an annual survey by the American Psychology Association, 1 in 5 resondents reported an EXTREME STRESS LEVEL of 8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.  In that Continue reading

Diabetes ~ New Hope for an Old Disease

Diabetes is a worldwide concern.  Millions of people suffer or die from it and its complications.  The rate at which it is increasing in the population is staggering.

According to the World Health Organization about 347 million people worldwide have Diabetes.  Deaths from diabetes will rise 50% in the next 10 years and by 2030 Diabetes is expected Continue reading

50 Ways to Optimum Health ~

I’m a lucky Acupuncturist.

I work with wonderful people every day and I get to hear your stories, celebrate when you get well and watch your families grow up.

I always try to think of ways to improve your health but suddenly it occurred to me—there is one way I haven’t yet helped you.

I haven’t given you a definitive Continue reading

End the Terrible Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments

Having Breast Cancer is hard.  Your body wages a war against cancer cells and your emotions may slide into fear, grief, anxiety and depression.

And unfortunately, the side effects from breast cancer treatments can make it even worse.

Until now, many people thought they had to suffer through all the discomfort.  But new research shows that Acupuncture is very effective Continue reading

End Seasonal Affective Disorder & Start Loving Winter

Many people feel down as winter approaches.  It’s dark.  It’s cold. The holidays can be stressful.

But for some people every winter is unbearable.  They’re tired and depressed.  They don’t want to get out of bed.  They snap at their families and binge on junk food.

These people have seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Our moods and energy levels fluctuate with Continue reading

Chinese Lunar New Year: A do-over for your New Year’s resolutions

It’s about almost a month into the New Year. Do you already wish you had a “do-over” for your New Year’s Resolutions?

If so, you’re in luck.  You do.

February 10th is the Chinese Lunar New Year.  The celebration of the New Year, the Spring Festival, is China’s longest and most important holiday.  Because it is based on a different Continue reading

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