If you are like most people, you probably tend to measure your level of health by whether
or not you are sick. In other words, if you are sick or have obvious symptoms, you
consider yourself unhealthy. Once you have rid yourself of an illness and you are
symptom free, your pendulum swings back toward healthy again.… Read the rest
Valentine’s Day is coming and for some people it brings with it a celebration of love and romance. But for others, romance is the last thing on their minds. If you have a low sex drive or no sex drive, the pressure to be romantic makes Valentines’ Day uncomfortable.
You may want to show your sweetheart how much you care, but you just don’t feel it.… Read the rest
The chirping of the alarm barely rouses you enough to pry one arm out from under the blanket. Your hand automatically navigates its way to the bedside nightstand and inches its way to the alarm clock, a move ingrained by years of repetition.
Despite your best intentions of arising on time, not only do you sleep through the first alarm, but somehow manage to hit the snooze button twice more, rationalizing to yourself that you don’t need that much time to get ready for work anyway.… Read the rest
2015 is the Year of The Goat in Chinese astrology. Ranking eighth in the long list of animals tied to the Chinese zodiac, people who are born under this sign are said to be calm, mild-mannered, good-hearted, sympathetic, dependable and intelligent. They also prefer to avoid being the center of attention – a trait that’s rare among other Chinese zodiacs.… Read the rest
It is not uncommon to hear patients talk to others about their “acupuncture miracles.”
To someone suffering with severe migraines for years on end, and who has tried every
drug and medical remedy under the sun, it might seem like a miracle to get relief after just
a few simple acupuncture treatments.
To the woman pronounced infertile, it certainly seems miraculous when she is able to
finally conceive.… Read the rest
1. Women are more prone to certain health conditions than men. Women are more likely to experience depression, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. Some conditions, like osteoporosis, are directly related to women’s hormone fluctuations and smaller frames. Others, like fibromyalgia, are much more common in women, but scientists have yet to figure out why.
2. Women do not always experience the same symptoms as men with the same conditions.… Read the rest
The thought of treating pain by sticking yourself with dozens of tiny needles might sound like a misnomer. After all, wouldn’t this make the problem worse by creating more pain? The holistic practice of acupuncture is a safe and effective solution for relieving pain. Whether it’s chronic or temporary pain, acupuncture has proven effective time and time again at relieving pain.… Read the rest
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 symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Our moods and energy levels fluctuate with the seasons.… Read the rest
Many people rely on caffeine to get started in the morning or keep going in the afternoon. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and many other products. It is generally considered safe when used in moderation. However, if you are sensitive to caffeine or take in large amounts, you may find yourself suffering from side effects including insomnia, tremors, increased blood pressure, and heart palpitations.… Read the rest
Obesity remains a top concern among health professionals in the U.S. According to a study published in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), more than one third of adults in the U.S. are clinically obese (source). People who fall under this category are more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer.… Read the rest
