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08/24/2026

Seems that as we age, sleep becomes problematic. This is an interesting study showing the efficacy of using electro acupuncture to normalize sleep patterns.

12/27/2024

This is a good article about plastics and PFAS chemicals in our food and environment. Good idea to avoid them as much as possible, and never microwave food in plastic containers. The heat can drive some of the plasticizers into the food...and we are gettting enough of them from just daily living!

Microplastics, phthalates, BPA and PFAS are all around us. What to know about these potentially toxic substances, how they are used or end up in and around us — and why they’re concerning.

08/19/2024

I've been studying electro-acupuncture with Dr. Jeremy Steiner. He shared this TED talk in one of his classes about the power of electrons to heal our bodies. Check it out!

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03/14/2024

Nasal rinsing is an effective way to clear allergens from the nasal passages, but some precautions are warranted. I personally like the convenience of the prepackaged bottles, but if you are using a neti pot, use purified water!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday published a report that for the first time connects Acanthamoeba infections to use of neti pots and other nasal rinsing devices.

03/02/2023

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS) is a common condition that feels like there is a lump in your throat, or further down behind your breastbone. It is often an allergic reaction to a food, and often occurs in conjunction with gastric reflux. There are six main foods that are the culprit - wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, nuts and/or seafood (usually shell fish). However, this article identifies dairy as the most common cause, responsible for 35% of the cases. Usually I recommend an allergy elimination diet that removes the six foods above from the diet, but that can be hard to follow for some people because it is so restrictive. The next best thing to try is to just remove dairy. 35% of the time, it will help resolve the issue. Also, it helps to receive acupuncture to speed up the healing. If you have questions about EOS, allergy elimination or acupuncture, feel free to contact me!

Easier alternative to six-food elimination diet shown effective

07/26/2021

I have had several patients who were dealing with exposure to molds. Mold toxins in the body can attack the nervous system, and result in symptoms similar to MS. I have personally seen patients with numbness, tingling, decreased coordination and vertigo. It is crucial to get mold out of your house, and be diligent about keeping the areas under your sinks and bathrooms dry.

Emerging evidence between depression, anxiety,  and exposure to mold has surfaced. It is thought to be associated with many complex health problems. Black mold species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium ...

06/14/2021

In case you haven't noticed, anxiety and depression are running rampant in our population. You might want to add anger and rage to that also. It is interesting that this research ties these conditions to inflammation, often starting in the gut and eventually going systemic, creating inflammation in the veins, arteries and brain. It also seems that cancer is related to a similar process, along with autoimmune disease. The bottom line is that inflammation is our enemy, and to fix it, we need to fix our gut. How? Eating whole foods and avoiding the foods that promote gut inflammation is the key, along with repairing your gut lining If you need help with this, give me a call!

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06/03/2021

I'm not anti - vax, but I do believe that you can support your immune system with herbs and supplements. The fact that vitamin D status is directly correlated with ability to fight off the covid virus makes perfect sense, because vitamin D is crucial for signaling our immune system when to turn on and off. Andrographis has been well known for fighting off respiratory infections, and is great for acute care. If you are anti-vax or just don't trust the covid vaccines until better data is collected, you can help your immune system immensely by getting your vitamin D status well above the minimum recommended level (30 nmol/l). If your blood level is in the 50-70 nmol/l range, you are probably ok.

A research review from the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows the promise of dietary supplements in fighting COVID-19 yet concludes there isn’t enough evidence to recommend them. Huh?

05/14/2021

I've been taking some classes on Kiiko Matsuomoto acupuncture and came across this article for those of us with furry friends. We spend a bit of time petting and massaging our pets...might as well direct some of that energy to helping their spine!

Persistent back pain in your canine or feline patient? Try Kiiko Matsuomoto Style, a modern twist on an ancient Japanese technique.

01/27/2021

Confused about what the various vaccines being developed do? The video is a pretty good explanation of the vaccines. Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are the messenger RNA types; I believe the AstraZeneca vaccine mainly being used in Europe is the more traditional weakened virus type.

The fight against COVID-19 has seen vaccine development move at record speed, with more than 170 different vaccines in trials. But how are they different fro...