Tag: prevention
Saunas for Longevity: Patrick Podcast
I was convinced by Rhonda Patrick’s research that saunas were beneficial for healthy aging in her Ferriss podcast. In this podcast, she interviews a Finnish expert on the topic. I’ve been incorporating saunas into my routine, and though I don’t find them “blissful” as everyone else seems to, I can see why they might have…
Read MoreGuidelines for Hypertension Medications Eased
Common sense guidelines instead of arbitrarily treating a number in the elderly. Still fairly strict, BP should be below 150/90 in people over 60 years, 140/90 in younger patients. I have quite a few patients I’m treating for High Blood Pressure and I must say, acupuncture can be really effective in keeping blood pressure low…
Read MoreHealthy Living: Good for you, good for your telomeres
Study, from Dean Ornish, that healthy living, (plant based diet, stress reduction and moderate exercise) lengthens telomeres, a marker of longevity. Telomeres have been a topic here and here among other posts.
Read MoreAstra Essence for Longer Life
I thought I would copy this message from Health Concerns in its entirety. As many of my patients know, I’m a huge fan of Astra Essence and have been taking it for years. It not only helps to stave off illness but counters the aging process. The main ingredient, astragalus, has been linked to healthier…
Read MoreParasitic Infections: Help Joint Inflammation?
This article lays out the possibility that certain helminths (worms) may prove to be beneficial for joint disease. It is very early in the science, but from my uninformed reading of the material, there may be a link between autoimmune disease and parasites but in a beneficial way. We discussed the possible link between…
Read MoreBisphenol A and Obesity in Children
BPA is under the microscope for good reason. In California there is a movement to have it labeled a toxicant. We’ve covered the topic on the blog, advocates seeking labeling, what it takes to try to eat without plastic, the the link between BPA and childhood obesity. Here is another study reinforcing that connection. PLoS…
Read MoreSleep: The Fountain of Youth
This is a nice compendium of tips for better sleep. Acupuncture helps balance the autonomic nervous system so you can “rest and digest.” But there are many other suggestions. She recommends melatonin, as do I, though she feels comfortable with a much higher dose than I do. I recommend 1/2 of a milligram to…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Allergies San Francisco Chronicle
We’ve discussed this in the blog before , but always good to see these studies covered in the lay press. From the Annals of Internal Medicine, Acupuncture helps allergy symptoms. Click on photo for the article.
Read MoreMaking the Invisible Visible
We all know it’s hard to prove a negative. The term “Absence Blindness” refers to a concept that when you prevent something from happening (absence) it is difficult to perceive it. In our culture, there is more willingness to deal with something once it happens (Hurricane Sandy relief), then to prevent it from happening…
Read MoreAcupuncture For Allergies: Hey, It Cured Me
From the SF Chronicle. One of my favorite conditions to treat is allergy because it responds so well. Always? Of course not, but the results are typically great. My allergies disappeared, albeit after 2 courses of acupuncture (patience pays when it comes to acupuncture.) I reported on a recent editorial in the Annals of Internal…
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