I’m going to preface this post with a warning: this is a heavily debated topic. When researching this post I knew the Chinese Medicine point of view but I wanted to have some research to back up my claims from a western perspective and the research I found was all over the place. So I’m … Read more
It is recommended that a person get .36 grams of protein per pound of body weight. A person who is 125 pounds would need 45 grams of protein, while a person who is 150 pounds would need 54 grams of protein per day. While I know there is a lot of hype right now about … Read more
Magnesium is one of the most underrated and most important minerals in our body. Magnesium is responsible for over 600 enzymatic responses in the body and unfortunately the current standard American diet does not provide the required amounts of magnesium. Approximately 60-65% of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium. Magnesium can help regulate blood pressure, help … Read more
Medicine that uses leaves, flowers, seeds, roots and stems of plants to improve health, prevent disease and treat pain and illness. An herbal formula can be made up of a combination of plants and minerals. There are over 300 herbs in use today. Occasionally animal products can be used in herbs although this is not … Read more
Many women use acupuncture to help conceive but after giving birth have trouble finding the time to come back for appointments. While I understand its hard to leave the baby at home, a little separation and “me time” is important! Below are some facts to consider when thinking about acupuncture post-partum. As when you’re trying … Read more