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Dr. Roger Gould
No More Cravings: Simple Secrets Revealed
by Dr. Roger Gould
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I am still taken aback every time I think of the answer a patient once gave me when I asked her WHY she ate half a dozen donuts. She said, "what else could I do?" She couldn't figure out a better way of dealing with the demands of her 16-year-old daughter. She temporarily "lost her mind." She was paralyzed. She was unable to think like the intelligent adult that she was. I started asking other patients... 4/30/2008 3:42:17 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
Tips For Improving Fertility
by Andrew Pacholyk
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by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Whether you choose to do acupuncture and herbal medicine for fertility or a more aggressive procedure with IVF or IUI, there are viable options for increasing your fertility! Some patient choose to come to me and try to become fertile naturally. In this case, I am able to work with you one on one, as we determine your particular situation. We will have a consultation and... 4/29/2008 12:43:18 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
Acupuncture: Pre and Post Surgery
by Andrew Pacholyk
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by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Acupuncture is very beneficial when it comes to pre and post surgery. No matter what the surgery is, the body perceives this as truama to the body. In turn, this trauma takes it's toll on the body in the way of stress. This stress caused by the surgery weakens the immune system, disruputes the gastrointestinal tract and leaves the body more vulnerable to infection. Scientific... 4/29/2008 12:40:49 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
The Biomedical Basis of Holistic Acupuncture
by Andrew Pacholyk
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by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Abstract In trying to find ways to unite or just bring closer the mysterious transformational techniques of the East to the reductionism theories of the West, our Western medical science has tried to organize a logical explanation of how the insertion of tiny acupuncture needles can reduce and even dissolve pain in the human form.This research takes a look at the different... 4/29/2008 12:39:31 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
The Allergy Elimination Diet
by Andrew Pacholyk
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By removing specific foods from our diet, we have a better sense of what the culprit is and what it is that is triggering the reaction. Excessive protein may irritate the immune system and keep it in a state of overreactivity. The protein in cow's milk, specifically, is a frequent offender, and for people with a genetic predisposition to allergy it may be a hidden cause. One general treatment strategy,... 4/29/2008 7:00:00 AM
Higher Spa & Studio
Babies' Vocabulary and IQ influenced by talk
by Higher Spa & Studio
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Studies have long shown that talking to a baby influences its vocabulary and intelligence. If you want to know how to improve this talk, and how much to speak to your baby or toddler, Watch this video: I especially found it interesting that the LENA gadget was able to distinguish human voice from TV sound. And parents can practice narration as a form of talk. Helpful hints for the parent who wants... 4/24/2008 12:11:40 AM
Beth Rosenshein
Part 2: Starting treatment for menopause - Progesterone, a human hormone
by Beth Rosenshein
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Recently, a doctor said to me, "We should put progesterone in the drinking water, then the world would be a better place." This doctor knew what he was talking about. For those that take it, the difference between before and after replacement is remarkable. This doctor knows firsthand the important functions of progesterone, not just on the uterus but the whole body. This doctor prescribes progesterone... 4/23/2008 6:48:42 AM
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Setting Boundaries for Yourself by Saying No
by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
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People who struggle with setting boundaries for themselves often struggle with saying "no." Using that word can literally bring up discomfort for them. For this reason, they overcommit, don't end up with any time for themselves and can even be taken advantage of by others. Their friends, family, partners and coworkers can develop unfair expectations of them as the "person who will always be there."... 4/20/2008 7:00:00 AM
Higher Spa & Studio
Pain Relief Vlog: Headaches Worsen with Medication
by Higher Spa & Studio
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Watch this video about a report on headache sufferers. Are prescription and over-the-counter medications making headaches worse? This short ABC News doctor's report does not go in-depth as to the reasons why medications worsen headaches. But there are many speculations in the medical research. Medications are intended to relieve symptoms. They are often not used to cure deeper causes of symptoms. They... 4/18/2008 12:32:31 AM
Higher Spa & Studio
Plastic Toxicity for Babies?
by Higher Spa & Studio
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Toxic chemicals are bombarding us. Rates of cancer, autism, degenerative diseases, arthritis, and chronic conditions, are increasing fast. You can pretend there are no links between degrading plastic materials and disease. But is it worth risking your child's health? Watch this ABC News video about some of the plastics that your baby might be consuming: Maybe these plastics will never affect your baby.... 4/17/2008 10:05:30 PM
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