Diabetes and Prevention
Fit vs. Healthy We often use the terms “fit” and “healthy” interchangeably, assuming that they mean the same thing. But the truth is, there’s a big difference between the two. Being fit doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re healthy, and being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re fit. Some people may be in great athletic shape,…
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Does acupuncture help insulin resistance? Insulin resistance is closely associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), high blood pressure, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and metabolic syndrome. Most commonly you may be familiar with its relation to diabetes, as diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world. Insulin resistance is when cells in your…
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Can you reverse neuropathy naturally? If you suffer from debilitating ‘pins and needles’ sensations in your feet, legs, or even hands. You know how uncomfortable neuropathy can be. Some people experience numbness, ‘creepy crawly’ pains up and down legs, or even sharp glass like pains. The reason why you developed neuropathy may not be fully…
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What is the difference between neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy? Numbness in your feet or legs? Feel like you are walking on glass? You may have neuropathy. But what is neuropathy, anyway? Neuropathy is a term that refers to damage to the nerves. This damage could come from injury to the nerves, infections, toxin exposure, sequela…
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How does high glucose lead to neuropathy? If there is one condition that most people know about it is diabetes. Interesting, many people also know the dangers of diabetes, one being very drastic which is possible “foot amputation.” However, many do not know why this happens, how to prevent symptoms from getting that bad, or…
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Is Acupuncture Effective for Insulin Resistance? Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in adults characterized by elevated glucose levels in the blood and underling culprit, insulin resistance. As of 2020, over 10% of the U.S. population have diabetes (this is up from about 6% in 2000 , and prevalence is also…
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2 Key Benefits of Acupuncture for Boosting Metabolism Do you notice that it is harder to loose weight? Feeling sluggish, even though you get enough sleep? These are indicators that your metabolism might be running a bit slow. Simply stated, metabolism refers to the chemical reactions in your body’s cells that convert food into energy.…
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Heartburn and Indigestion Heartburn and Indigestion aka Functional Dyspepsia are very common symptoms and often thought as one in the same. Heartburn is where stomach acid creeps up into the esophagus (where it’s not supposed to be). Indigestion is often described as a fullness, bloating, discomfort, even heartburn-like pain, and…
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Can acupuncture help PCOS and insulin resistance? If you suffer from PCOS aka Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, you know that it can often be debilitating. Facial acne, irregular menses, struggles with fertility, and possibly struggles to loose weight. There is a strong link between women with PCOS and also having what is known as insulin resistance…
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The Power of Antioxidants You’ve probably heard that antioxidants are really important for your health but do you know exactly what they do? There are lots of different antioxidants and some of them are known for giving fruits and vegetables their distinctive colors. For example, lycopene, is found in red fruits and veggies and beta…
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