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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]