Nutrition

Letting Go of the Weight for Good

Acupuncture has gotten a reputation for helping with weight loss. Something about “magic ear seeds” that help you dump the weight has garnered attention in minor circles and I constantly get approached by people wanting to know if acupuncture can help them shed the weight. When women (as well as the occasional man) come to me specifically for acupuncture for…

The 7 Things You Can Do to Support Your Liver and Improve your Health this Spring

“The essential art of Chinese medicine is the foretelling and prevention of disease rather than the treatment of illness after it has manifested as painful or distressing physical and mental symptoms.” Tao — The Subtle Universal Law, Lao Tzu In a previous post I discussed why paying attention to your liver is so important particularly in the Spring.  Here are things you can be…

DETOX 101

Patients always ask me about the latest cleanse “du jour”.  There are a variety of cleansing regimens out there – all with the goal of cleansing your organs, resting your digestive system, and reducing the toxic load on your liver.  However, how you go about your cleanse is very important.  The benefits of cleansing are enormous but improper cleansing can…