In Understanding Acupuncture, Part 1 I explained that acupuncture is based on the same scientific standards Western medicine is established on. It is not a belief system or primitive medical practice founded on esoteric or metaphysical concepts. The mechanisms of acupuncture are based on the concepts of nerves, vessels, and blood circulation and not on [...]

With a third of poor preschoolers being obese by age 5 and a $1 trillion junk-food industry intentionally marketing foods to our children that can be as addictive as nicotine and cocaine it’s about time for a drastic change…

Being fit and healthy is probably the most popular New Year’s resolution. Here are three simple tips that will help you fulfill it this year.

How does acupuncture work? This post looks at some popular misconceptions about Chinese medicine, and explains how it affects our bodies and health in simple words. I hope that breaking the “super-natural” myth will make acupuncture accessible to more people who can benefit from it.

Most of us will agree that we spend too much time indoors and in front of computers, and that we suffer from an information overload. But how does it affect us?

In vitro fertilization is a major treatment in infertility when other methods of assisted reproductive technology have failed. A recently published study shows evidence that this form of treatment is associated with an increased risk to develop borderline ovarian tumors.

For many people suffering from the effects of a busy lifestyle stimulants like coffee become a necessity. Although some health benefits are noted coffee’s impediments to our health far outweigh its benefits. With its many health benefits and the ability to lower stress levels while boosting energy, green tea offers a fresh and substantial alternative.

In my last post about acid reflux I discussed why most types of acid reflux are caused by a lack of stomach acid (hypochlorhdyria), what causes hypochlorhdyria, and what other health problems can result from hypochlorhdyria. In this post you will learn simple tips how to improve this condition and cure your acid reflux…

Most people believe heartburn or acid reflux is caused by too much acid in the stomach. While this is true for some, most people experience chronic heartburn or acid reflux because they are lacking acid in their stomach. How does this work? The answer is simple…

In recent years more and more evidence emerges showing that lifestyle can affect fertility in many ways. A relatively new field of research, fetal origins or developmental origins, shows predispositions to certain diseases or even personality traits tracing back to the first nine months before birth.

Ever felt conflicted about feeding your child sweets? Some experts say it is absolutely essential for their well-being …

For the past two decades cholesterol received a bad reputation. Being a very important part of our bodies and absolutely essential to our well-being it is important to know some crucial facts. To learn why people really suffer from elevated cholesterol and what to do about it please read more …

Dr. Robert Lustig, pediatric endocrinologist and health advocate extraordinaire recently debunked 30 years of nutrition information in America. According to latest research eggs and full fat foods are not the culprit for elevating your bad cholesterol …

Lifestyle can affect fertility in major ways. Stress, diet, and environmental toxicity are amongst the most important factors.

Here are a few simple tips how you can increase your reproductive health …

The rise in the number of people suffering from allergic conditions has multiplied by an astonishing amount over the last decade. One out of five Americans suffer from various types of allergies. In China, considerable research has been done on the effects of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of allergies. It has shown that these forms of therapy offer a very effective alternative for the treatment of allergies.

Last week I wrote about three simple precautions to take in order to protect yourself from the flu or common colds. Here is what you can do though in case you get sick, or even worse, if you get sick frequently?

There is a nasty flue going around, many of my patients had it. You can greatly increase your chances of staying healthy throughout the flu season by adopting these simple practices.

I recently came across an interesting video published three years ago. It talks about potential health risks resulting from the consumption of genetically modified (GMO) foods. Common health problems that might be associated with GMO foods are: Infertility Allergies Certain Cancers Nutritional Problems Possible Behavioral Problems Small kids are especially vulnerable to environmental toxins. More [...]

A recent study published in the journal Current Treatment Options In Neurology provided evidence that acupuncture is effective as a fist-line intervention for migraine headaches. Testing various complementary and alternative treatments, the authors concluded “Among complementary and alternative treatments, recent positive findings from randomized trials using acupuncture provide evidence of its potential as a first-line intervention.”

Nutrition in it self is a complex science. More so when it comes to exercising. Here are a few tips on what you can do nutritionally to optimize your health and workouts.

This article talks about the benefits of exercising before breakfast. Although the study examined how this essentially can offset a bad diet the benefits on weight loss and general health are obvious.

Fructose is one of the most commonly used sweeteners in the United States. It has found its way into most of our foods and poses a major threat to our health. The following information is based on the work of Dr. Robert Lustig, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a pioneer in decoding sugar metabolism.

A recent study found that Bisphenol-A, a common component in plastic articles (recycle codes 03 & 07) and used to line metal food and beverage cans, reduced the percentage of normally fertilized eggs by 50% during in vitro fertilization. Although further investigation is necessary this study shows that BPA can negatively impact reproductive health in [...]

Scientists have been debating for years about the effects of coffee on our health. As studies show, coffee is a definite “No” when it comes to pregnancy and fertility.

Please pass this information on to any parents of young children you might know.

The FDA recalled Hyland’s Teething Tablets, a very popular homeopathic supplement used to ease the discomfort of teething in infants and toddlers. To this date many parents are unaware of this. According to the FDA the reason behind the recall were inconsistent amounts of Belladonna found in the product.