Blood Sugar

Almost 2/3 of Americans are overweight and many (if not all) overweight Americans are also diabetic or trending in that direction.  Studies have shown that maintaining a stable blood sugar helps attain or maintain a healthy weight. The average American consumes a whopping 156 lbs of sugar per year according to the USDA. While the […]

The world we live in.

We are living in the most polluted environment in Earth’s known history.  We are continually inhaling, ingesting and digesting toxins, heavy metals, residue from plastics, pesticides, processed foods, chemicals and trans fats.  All of which negatively affect our bodies mentally, physically and especially financially (taking into consideration our nation’s outrageous medical bills, procedures and daily prescriptions […]

Anti-Aging

The anti-aging trend is en vogue, as the silver tsunami formerly known as the baby boomers heads into retirement they are trying anything and everything to look and feel younger. In my acupuncture practice patients ask for treatment goals targeting aesthetic acupuncture and way to tap into the literal Fountain of Youth. While there is […]

Fatigue

Acupuncture and natural treatment options for chronic fatigue. It is estimated that over half of Americans today experience chronic fatigue. Common causes of chronic fatigue are: Low nutrient diet Little or no physical activity Stress Overwork Insomnia Depression Various malfunctions of one or more major systems of the body (endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, etc.) Acupuncture can […]

Insomnia

Insomnia happens to virtually everyone at some point, but it is usually a temporary annoyance. However, in some cases, sleep-related problems can last for months or even years. Failure to get an entire night’s sleep on most nights over a one-month period can be classified as chronic insomnia. If you have chronic insomnia, there is […]

The absence of stomach acid

Many people suffer with heartburn, indigestion, bloating and distress after eating that does not improve with antacids and medications designed to block the production of stomach acid.  Antacids and drugs that diminish normal acid secretion will fail to help the person whose symptoms are due to the inability to produce adequate stomach acid a common […]

Acupuncture helps with each stage of infertility from conception to delivery.

In 2002, a team of German researchers discovered that acupuncture significantly increased the odds of pregnancy among a group of 160 women who were undergoing IVF treatment. Forty-two percent of the women who received acupuncture got pregnant, compared to 26 percent of those who didn’t receive the treatment. Acupuncture helps increase blood flow to the […]

Sports Performance and Recovery

Sports injuries are very common for professional athletes, and also for active adults. Overuse injuries, repetitive strains, tendonitis, bursitis and sprains can keep active people sidelined for weeks or months at a time. Studies have shown acupuncture is a highly effective modality in treating both acute and chronic pain stemming from sports injuries.   It reduces […]

Migraine relief utilizing acupuncture and holistic healing

More than 300 million people worldwide — about 6 to 7 percent of men and 15 to 18 percent of women — suffer from severe migraine headaches, yet to this day, it’s one of the least understood and poorly treated medical disorders. Part of the problem has been that the experiences of those suffering from […]

Acupuncture treatments tailored for weight loss in South Florida

A growing trend has been creeping up on our bodies for some time now.  According to a recent study 60 percent of population is overweight or obese.  For most of us carrying a few extra pounds has become a ‘normal’.  Our sedentary lifestyles, abundance of processed foods and chronic stress levels puts a strain on […]