Pomegranate Juice Highlights Prostate Energetics In a recent post on Dr. Andrew Weil’s blog he writes about new research into the chemical biomechanics of how pomegranate juice inhibits the progression of prostate cancer. What intrigued me in these research findings is what it highlights about the relationships between the body’s systems. Chinese Medicine and acupuncture […]
Since it is Valentine’s Day I thought it would be appropriate to write a post about the heart. In Chinese medicine and acupuncture theory the heart is closely related to a person’s spirit and consciousness. It is also the source of the experience of joy in the mind and body. The heart is associated with […]
Sticking to Your Resolutions It’s February and I’m making resolutions. I’m an acupuncturist, so I could say that I’m working on the Chinese calendar. But the truth is that any time inspiration strikes is the time to make resolutions or declarations. There is a reason that I’m letting everyone know about mine. I’ll explain why […]
Ayurvedic Medicine Yesterday I was fortunate to get to sit in on a presentation by Reuben Schooler introducing ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine (or simply ayurveda) is an ancient Indian practice of medicine. Reuben is a practitioner of ayurvedic medicine, a yogi and registered yoga teacher, and a licensed massage therapist. Ayurveda is the only currently […]
Icing Injuries Shelby VanCleve recently blogged about the common use of ice for sports injuries. I have to say that I totally agree with her. Icing injuries may be helpful immediately after an injury when swelling can really flare, but after that point you are probably doing yourself more harm than good. When ice is […]
People often wonder how acupuncturists help people. What we do is located the acupuncture points. What is an acupuncture point? Acupuncture points are the places on the body where an acupuncturist typically places needles. They are also the same points used in acupressure. But just what are they? What is special about these places on […]
Food for Energy A neat blog I follow bodyhacker recently blogged about 7 Foods for an Energy Boost. Being married to Melissa, The Avocado Queen I am a huge fan of food, so I took particular interest in that post. I don’t always agree with what I read on bodyhacker (this article being no exception), […]
Medical researchers have had good evidence for the health benefits of green tea for quite some time now. Evidence for its ability to prevent cancer (and perhaps slow the progression of) through a high antioxidant content (through polyphenol compounds) has been supported by years of scientific studies. Now a study published in the journal Phytomedicine […]
Hangover Help Happy 2011! Did you wake up to the new year with a hangover? It can be a painful reminder that more isn’t always better. Well, what’s done is done. So how can we make the day less miserable? Rehydrate Dehydration is a big cause of hangover pain. Lots of water is great help. […]
Dharma Richards Just a quick note of congratulations to my friend and yoga teacher, Dharma Richards. She was the Grand Prize winner of Yoga Bear‘s “Cinemasana” contest. If you have a yoga practice, definitely check out Dharma Richard’s YouTube Channel, where she posts videos that will help you in your practice of asanas. She also […]
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