Preventative Health
Uncle Sam Wants….Us
According to a recent article in Acupuncture Today: Acupuncture Collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines, the programs that the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines are developing to more effectively support soldiers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will now emphasize an integrative approach. To the standard treatments of drug therapy, psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, these programs will add tai chi, reiki, yoga, acupuncture and medical massage.
Read MoreHow Dangerous is Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications, has come under fire recently by the FDA.
Read MoreThe Heart is Emperor
In Chinese medical theory summer is related to the heart, the emotion joy, the sound of laughter, the ability to sleep, and the function of speech and memory
Read MoreThe Quick Fix
“Haste makes waste” is an axiom that has largely fallen out of style in the fast-paced world that we live in.
Read MorePrevention as a Model for Healthcare Reform
If you are reading this, you may have already embraced the concept of prevention as a model for healthcare reform since you find yourself on an Integrative Medicine website - prevention being the wholemark theory behind Integrative Medicine.
Read MoreWhat’s Really Going on When You’re Hurting: Trigger Points and Muscle Pain
Spring is here and we’re all out cleaning up our lawns and planting gardens and brushing up on our summer activities. Often we over-do it and get sore. My patients often ask what causes those knots that they feel in their muscles. They often wonder what trigger points are.
Read MoreWhy do a Cleanse?
Our body is exposed to many toxins every day, which tend to accumulate in our bodies. A toxin is a substance that produces any adverse biological effects and can be absorbed into our body through our skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
Read MoreNatural Prevention of Swine Flu
There has been a lot of talk lately on the news and in the community about swine-origin flu. Thus far, the transmission of swine-flu, and risk factors associated with it are thought to be very similar to the seasonal flu that we see every year. I thought it might be helpful to review some of the simple, natural ways that we can protect ourselves from flu viruses.
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