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Dietary therapy is an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM theory believes that foods have either a warming or cooling nature. In summer, we can take advantage of cooling foods to help beat the heat. One of the best foods for summer heat is
Read MoreHere is an interesting study from researchers in Hong Kong. They found that acupuncture, when combined with eyeglasses, improved the vision of children with amblyopia (“lazy eyeâ€) better than glasses alone. The results were better in children under 6 years old than in children between 7-12
Read MoreFeeling stressed has become so common in modern times that many people don’t even consider it an illness. Yet, stress can create some very real symptoms, both emotional (anxiety, irritability, worry) and physical (headache, tense muscles, shortness of breath). Long-term stress can contribute to ailments like
Read MoreAre you a parent? Are you interested in holistic health? You should know about this great resource in our community, the Holistic Moms Network (HMN). HMN is a national non-profit dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with information about healthy living. The Worcester chapter meets on
Read MoreIf you have been trying to conceive for more than a year without getting pregnant, you may have been given a diagnosis of infertility. Your doctor has probably ordered many tests for you and your partner, and you may be considering medical treatment. Many women with
Read MoreMany of my patients have seasonal allergies. Sometimes the allergies are just a minor annoyance, other times they really interfere with the person’s daily life. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be helpful for many allergy sufferers, even if they have tried a number of different treatments
Read MoreThis week I sent out the first issue of River Valley’s e-newsletter. It contains news about what’s going on in the office, health news, and health tips (this month’s was about staying healthy during cold and flu season). I hope everyone who received it enjoyed it!
Read MoreThe # 2 response to my poll question “Why don’t more people try acupuncture†was “They’re afraid of it.†Two thoughts come to my mind about that response. One is that part of the apprehension may come from fear of the unknown. Many people aren’t familiar
Read MoreRecently, I had a patient ask me an interesting question: Do I ever tell a patient that acupuncture isn’t working for him/her and s/he should stop doing it? Certainly, there are people who don’t seem to respond to acupuncture. But it’s a tough call to know
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