Update: this article was posted well before COVID-19 disrupted our lives. Since we cannot know how long this moment will last, nor the outcome, that uncertainty feeds the already-prevalent feeling of anxiety. If you are looking for some help for frayed nerves, the information below still very much applies. Acupuncture for Stress When I first […]
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Anatomy of Stress, Part II
Stress Stress conditions, basic physiology and how acupuncture can help – redirecting stress toward health Stress is often cited as a root cause of many disease states and a group of researchers have been locating specific biochemical markers of stress to see if acupuncture can help. While it is understood through empirically (observation, experience) that […]
Improve Your Mood with Acupuncture
If you’re experiencing more than your share of stress, anxiety or depression, and want to improve your mood, give acupuncture a try. Research with fMRIs demonstrate a key region of the brain, the limbic system, responds to acupuncture well. This is the area of the brain where emotions, memory and learning are stored. Animal studies using acupuncture to test […]
The Basics on Protein
Nutrition is so complicated. This article covers the basics on protein as a reference when you find you need a review. This article covers what proteins do, how your body puts protein to use, how much protein you should have every day, and quality plant sources to incorporate into your diet on a regular basis so you don’t have to […]