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Link between celiac disease and nerve damage Did you know that there is a link between celiac disease and nerve damage? In a recent article published in Time magazine, discusses new findings regarding celiac disease (CD) from a longitudinal study done in Sweden. The article highlights findings from the scientific journal JAMA Neurology which looked at data…
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Spring Body Cleansing Tips If you are feeling a little sluggish or having a hard time shaking those winter ‘blues.’ It might be a good time to detox, as the season is transitioning to help your body with natural detox. Let’s explore some spring cleansing tips. Here are some of Dr. Heintze’s top ways to…
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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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Got Allergies? Acupuncture Can Provide Relief Allergies, seasonal or year round, are an ongoing problem for many individuals. Seasonal allergies typically affect people during a particular season or time of year. They are also referred to as outdoor allergies and are generally triggered by tree, grass and weed pollens or outdoor mold spores. Year…
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Acupuncture and Heart Health Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world with over 375,000 Americans who die from it each year. Blood pressure control is a significant component of heart disease prevention. High blood pressure is extremely common amongst Americans, almost 30 percent of American adults have high blood pressure.…
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Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis of the knees is very prevalent in today’s society. It is considered a severe degenerative arthritis. According to the American College of Rheumatology, nearly 30 million people are affected. Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by pain, swelling, decreased range of motion and stiffness in the joint itself. This can also sometimes…
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Acupuncture for Sports Injuries Are you a weekend warrior? Or just love being active? Sports related injuries can hinder you reaching your exercise goals. If you play pickelball and are not able to play due to elbow pain, a long distance runner, or hurt your ankle or foot playing soccer, there is hope for pain…
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What causes small fiber neuropathy? Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) is the result of damage to the peripheral nerves. The nerves that are affected control temperature and pain perception and help to control autonomic symptoms. Symptoms typically include burning, numbness, tingling, and sensitivity to heat. SFN typically affects only the small cutaneous nerves that start in…
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What are 5 ways to improve brain health? If your brain is not functioning optimally, we often can notice. We might “feel a little off”, have trouble thinking or recalling information, feel sluggish, and even have other health issues come up. There are many things that can affect how our brain functions and one of…
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How to stop being stressed? Stress, it is all around us but some experience it more frequently than others. Many experience symptoms of stress that can be subtle but may pose a health risk if not addressed. Some common symptoms are anxiety, tight muscles, headaches, poor sleep, low energy, irritability, skin rashes, and even digestive…
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