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Can acupuncture help boost metabolism?

Can acupuncture help boost metabolism?

November 14, 2023

Acupuncture and Metabolism Many people come in my office saying “I want to lose weight, can acupuncture help boost my metabolism?” The answer is often, Yes! But acupuncture, along with key dietary changes, examining nutrient status, and level of exercise are also things that will work synergistically together to spark weight loss. Metabolism is defined…

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Acupuncture for women's health

4 ways acupuncture can help women’s health

August 20, 2023

Did you know these 4 ways acupuncture can help women’s health?   Women’s health is an area that Western medicine seems to only have so many solutions for—and many of those solutions are invasive and hormone-altering. The female reproductive system is complex and goes through a multitude of changes throughout a woman’s life—and even just…

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What is the difference between fit vs. healthy?

Fit vs. Healthy

May 8, 2023

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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Benefits of drinking green tea

What are the benefits of green tea? 

April 15, 2023

What are the benefits of green tea?  There are many health benefits of drinking green tea. Green tea, which is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, has been found to have many health benefits. These benefits include being: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, even neuro-protective, and has shown benefits in cardiovascular disease.  Green tea is composed of several key…

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Acupuncture for insulin resistance

Does acupuncture help insulin resistance?

April 5, 2023

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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Walk your way to better health

What is a good distance to walk everyday?

February 28, 2023

What is a good distance to walk everyday? Most of us know by now how detrimental prolonged sitting can be on our health. But the real question is how many steps should we be getting and what is a good distance to walk everyday? Walk-it out There is increasing evidence that a sedentary lifestyle can…

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3 natural ways acupuncture can help improve women’s health

July 25, 2022

3 natural ways acupuncture can help improve women’s health Do you suffer from irritability, changes in digestion, or even increase in pain before your menses? Did you know that there are natural ways to help soothe hormone imbalances and improve fertility? Here are 3 natural ways Acupuncture & Naturopathic Medicine can improve women’s health: Egg…

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Benefits of Regular Acupuncture Treatments

Why You Should Get Regular Acupuncture Treatments

July 18, 2022

Why You Should Get Regular Acupuncture Treatments I bet you did not know this about acupuncture. Its foundation is based on prevention. The essence of acupuncture is getting you into that parasympathetic state so your body can be reset, reboot, and rejuvenated so it can heal and perform optimally. We all need a tune-up sometimes…

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Acupuncture to help curb insomnia

The most effective tactic to curb insomnia

June 6, 2022

The most effective tactic to curb insomnia Did you know that up to 30% of the population suffers from insomnia? Insomnia is characterized as problems falling, staying asleep, or not sleeping altogether. There can be many contributing factors in why someone would develop insomnia. A common rationale is the hyperarousal model which states that somatic…

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Is Acupuncture Effective for Insulin Resistance?

April 24, 2022

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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