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Foods to Boost Glutathione
Glutathione is the main antioxidant in the body that is required for smooth cellular functioning. Glutathione is extremely important to your health. That’s why it’s imperative to have an awareness of how to prevent its depletion and ensure you do…
Food Sources of Vitamin C
If you are considering taking Vitamin C supplements right now, it’s also good to know how to incorporate it into your diet. While oral dosing of Vitamin C is generally recommended at the first sign of flu symptoms, you can also…
The Functional Scalp Acupuncture Model
If you are an acupuncture and functional medicine geek, will likely be interested in my new book about Functional Scalp Acupuncture. The Functional Scalp Acupuncture (FSA) model promotes the application of neuroscience and evidenced-based acupuncture research to the treatment of…
Proprioception
For people with a sensory processing disorder, the most overlooked aspect of rehabilitating the sensory system is proprioception, i.e., how we sense-feel ourselves in space. Proprioception is the ability to use muscle control and balance to resist gravity. It is…
Autoimmune Protocol Herbs and Spices
For anyone interested in the Autoimmune Protocol, you may be wondering what herbs and spices you can use as you get started. Here’s a simple list of herbs and spices to include and avoid when you’re starting the protocol. Herbs…
Natural Treatment Options for Depression
Approximately 38 million Americans suffer with chronic anxiety or depression. One out of eight adults are currently taking antidepressant medications. While these medications can offer support and benefit on certain occasions, there are indeed many people that do not respond…
Natural Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is escalating to epidemic proportions, yet there is much about this condition that remains a mystery to allopathic physicians. After working with many patients who suffer from fibromyalgia, I have concluded that their causes and, thus, their treatments are…
Natural Therapies for Migraine Headaches
Chinese medicine has enjoyed a long and successful history of treating a wide variety of headache patterns. Migraine headaches currently affect around 5 million Americans. The cause of migraines eludes many of its sufferers. Certain foods have been identified as…
Pain Medication Alternatives
When the body hurts, people reach for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers to ease their suffering; they are the most frequently used medications in the United States. Although they offer easy-access pain relief, they have been linked to hearing loss and you…
The Secret to Treating Autoimmune Disease
Investigating the root cause of disease using objective lab work For all cases of autoimmunity, I screen for the basic underlying causes such as leaky gut, hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiency and GI infections. In addition to a Traditional Chinese…