Hot Flashes are the second most reported symptom of perimenopause and are experienced by up to 50% of women. Common approaches to treatment include hormone therapy, herbal supplements and one of my favorites, acupuncture. While Chinese medicine can be difficult to understand, we can always break it down to yin and yang. Yin represents the…
As you know, mushrooms are the new ‘it’ supplement. That’s because they offer a broad range of immune, cognitive, and energy-enhancing benefits. One mushroom worth understanding is Lion’s Mane, distinctive for both its appearance and brain enhancing properties. In this article, I’ll explore it’s history and some of the current research supporting claims that Lion’s…
While many patients initially visit my office for pain concerns, they are delighted to discover that acupuncture can be quite helpful with hormonal, digestive, and immune system issues. Acupuncture is also quite helpful as an adjunct treatment for both depression and anxiety. I can’t tell you how many times my patients say: “Oh, you can…