Written by Sara Calabro Spring is here! Yes! Except for the fact that many people don’t feel so hot this time of year. The flu is—knock on wood—mostly behind us. Allergies have not quite exploded yet. So, why do so many of us feel off in the early days of spring? You can kindly thank […]
Written By Sara Calabro founder of AcuTake. Curious about acupuncture but afraid of needles? Here are some things your acupuncturist wants you to know! Most people, when they hear about the benefits of acupuncture, find themselves thinking, “That would be so good for me!” Less stress, more energy, better sleep and digestion… Who doesn’t want that? […]
Written by Stefanie Miska As we come out on the other side of the holiday season, many of us have resolved to begin fresh by letting go of habits that no longer serve us or by adding ones that do. Whether it be to spend more time physically moving the body, joining a new sports […]
With so many external pressures can any of us be truly happy? As we welcome in a new year, Rachel Kelly suggests small changes to your life that can have a huge impact on your outlook Below is a portion of Rachel Kelly’s article, “New year, new you – how to be happy”. To read […]
Written by Alice G. Walton If you’re not a big fan of the holidays, don’t worry – you’re not alone. This time of year can spark all kinds of unexpected reactions and behaviors in even the most well-adjusted among us. There’s the loneliness, the anxiety, the guilt, the overindulgence (which can also lead to guilt), […]
Written By Kristen Mancinelli First of all, what the heck is yogurt? Yogurt is a fermented milk product that has been used for centuries to preserve liquid milk from spoilage. Like milk, yogurt contains important nutrients such as protein and calcium. Traditional yogurt is made by adding two bacterial cultures (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) […]
It’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep. Lesson by Claudia Aguirre, animation by TED-Ed.
Written by Mandy Oaklander Two alternative therapies get a boost of scientific legitimacy in a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Acupuncture, the ancient practice of needle insertion, and the Alexander Technique, a program that teaches people how to avoid unnecessary muscle tension throughout the day and improve posture, coordination, balance and […]
Written by Newswise: Patients with hypertension treated with acupuncture experienced drops in their blood pressure that lasted up to a month and a half, researchers with the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine have found. Their work is the first to scientifically confirm that this ancient Chinese practice is beneficial in treating mild to moderate […]
Written by: Jennifer Cohen / Health.com Wearing the wrong shoes can cost you more than just a few blisters Summertime is the perfect season to start a running program. With the sun shining, there’s simply no reason to not lace up your sneaks and hit the road. But before you get started, learn the five […]
