From Washington Post: Acupuncture Works for Chronic Pain
I hope this link from the Washington Post will work for everyone. I will exerpt generously. I very much liked what this doctor said at the end of her article. “But when doctors like me suggest acupuncture to their patients — which I often do for pain or constipation — it’s not because we’ve run…
Read MoreApril 2023 Newsletter Acupuncture Beats Medications for Migraines
Click here for the latest. In this issue it’s all about migraines. The science of acupuncture for Migraines and also Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Migraine.
Read MoreStress Hormone Cortisol Linked to Early Toll on Thinking
This article is from 2018, but I’m citing it here to have it on hand. I’ve always been keenly interested in the stress response with acupuncture. I don’t measure cortisol, but I have measured and still measure HRV, heart rate variability, in conjunction with acupuncture. The stresses of everyday life may start taking a…
Read MoreHumans Could Live Up to 150 years
The first link is for an article written for the lay public, or non-scientists. I found the original research and link to it below. The bottom line is that these researchers think there is an absolute limit to human lifespan, but it’s up to 150 years!! A lot has to go right in person to…
Read More3 ways Acupuncture Keeps You Calm and In Control :video
Please click on my photo if you’d like to see the video explanation. In this episode I explore three ways that acupuncture can lead to a calming restoration of body and mind. This leads to a healthier and longer life. First, let’s understand the critical role that our stress response plays in our lives. Our…
Read MoreThe Research Scandal at Stanford Is More Common Than You Think
“This is a major issue, one that extends well beyond one man and his career. Absent public scrutiny, journals have been consistently slow to act on allegations of research falsification. In a field dependent on good faith cooperation, in which each contribution necessarily builds on the science that came before it, the consequences can compound…
Read MoreHormesis: It Can Combat Aging and Let You Live Well
Today, we’re delving into a concept that is key to better understanding of health and aging. It’s called hormesis. A process key to staying healthy and resilient for a long life. Please click on my photo for a brief video on this topic, And please get in touch on the contact form! Hormesis is like…
Read MoreExercise and Anti-Aging of Cells and Tissues
Exercise is really the mainstay to defer aging of cells and tissues. This detailed article lays it all out. It’s very very science heavy. I will translate it for you at a later date. It stresses the role of AMPK, stimulated by acupuncture also. Inflammation is an important cause of aging, so much so that…
Read MoreControl Your Stress With Acupuncture to Rest, Restore and Live Long: Video
topic of stress and why controlling it is crucial for your well-being and how to do that. Click on my photo for a brief videoGreetings! And welcome to my channel and blog! Where ancient medicine is made modern. Today we’ll dive into the topic of stress and why controlling it is crucial for your well-being…
Read MoreOpiates No Good For Back and Neck Pain
Opiates No Good For Back and Neck PainDo No Harm!!! New study from the Lancet shows that opiates are no better than placebo for low back and neck pain. My patients know that I’ve never understood the reliance on opioids for these problems since the risk is high and they do nothing to address the…
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