In the early 2000s, I had rediscovered my profound interest in neuroendocrinology (NE). Specifically the NE of stress. This lead me to study … [Read more...] about Are You Gluten-Free?
A New Understanding of Allergies, Autoimmunity, and Weight Loss
Allergic rhinitis, a.k.a. hay-fever affects 10-30% of the population worldwide. Those are huge numbers in medicine. If you live in the Bay Area, it’s … [Read more...] about A New Understanding of Allergies, Autoimmunity, and Weight Loss
Chinese Medicine Goes Under the Microscope ─ The Wall Street Journal
This is a really interesting article I wanted to share. Scientists studying a four-herb combination discovered some 1,800 years ago by Chinese … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine Goes Under the Microscope ─ The Wall Street Journal
Coffee, Infertility, and Pregnancy
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 … [Read more...] about Coffee, Infertility, and Pregnancy
Understanding Acupuncture, Part 2
In Understanding Acupuncture, Part 1 I explained that acupuncture is based on the same scientific standards Western medicine is established on. It is … [Read more...] about Understanding Acupuncture, Part 2
Understanding Acupuncture, Part 1
Chinese medicine is most commonly explained based on the concepts of ‘Energy’ circulating within a system of ‘Meridians’. This ‘Energy-Meridian … [Read more...] about Understanding Acupuncture, Part 1
Alcohol & Fertility
"Three small glasses of wine could reduce a woman's chance to conceive." Until fairly recent alcohol was believed not to have any significant effects … [Read more...] about Alcohol & Fertility
Gut bacteria that protect against food allergies identified
According to a paper recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences researchers identified mechanisms by which a common … [Read more...] about Gut bacteria that protect against food allergies identified
Why Antioxidant Supplements My Not Be Good For You
In a recent article “Fruits & Vegetables Are Trying to Kill You”, by Moises Velasquez-Manoff, the author questions the effectiveness of … [Read more...] about Why Antioxidant Supplements My Not Be Good For You
Dementia ‘linked’ to common over-the-counter drugs
This week a new study by Dr. Shelly Gray from the University of Washington was published in the prestigious American medical journal JAMA showing a … [Read more...] about Dementia ‘linked’ to common over-the-counter drugs
Cholesterol: What You Need To Know
Following up on an earlier post, here are some quick and important facts about cholesterol. Playing such an important part in our bodies I feel … [Read more...] about Cholesterol: What You Need To Know
Why Acupuncture Reduces Anxiety
There are many types of alternative treatments for anxiety. One of the most popular and well known alternative treatment is acupuncture. More people … [Read more...] about Why Acupuncture Reduces Anxiety