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Can Acupuncture Really Help You Lose Weight?

Obesity remains a top concern among health professionals in the U.S. According to a study published in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), more than one third of adults in Continue reading

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Juicing vs Blending: The Great Health Debate

Adults who need 2,000 daily calories to maintain a healthy weight should eat 2 cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables per day (a total of nine servings). According Continue reading

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Acupuncture May Relieve Knee Arthritis

Knee arthritis is a painful condition in which the joints in the knee become inflamed. Depending on the severity of the condition, it may limit an individual’s normal range of Continue reading

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5 Tips To Help Kick Your Sugar Addiction

Are you addicted to sugar? If so, you aren’t alone. According to the American Heart Association  (AHA), the average American consumes a whopping 89 teaspoons of sugar per day – Continue reading

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Beat Work Stress: 6 Tips To Feel Better and Work Better

The workplace is one of the top sources of stress in the average person’s life. According to a 2009 study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), a staggering 69% Continue reading

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Tour de France Winner Gains Edge With Acupuncture

In case you didn’t get the memo, 29-year-old Vincenzo Nibali of Sicily, Italy won the 2014 Tour de France last month. Rightfully known as the “Shark of Messina,” he was Continue reading

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The Inside Scoop on Cholesterol and The One Chinese Herb That Could Crush It

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who suffer from high LDL cholesterol are twice as likely to develop heart disease – the number one cause Continue reading

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Can Acupuncture Help Treat Depression?

Depression is a serious medical illness that can lower a person’s quality of life while contributing to the onset of symptoms such as headache, insomnia, fatigue, and malnutrition. According to Continue reading

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New Study Reveals Acupuncture Benefits For Women In Menopause

Natural menopause – the absence of menstruation for longer than 12 months – often comes with a wide range of unpleasant symptoms, such as insomnia, anxiety, irritability, night sweats, and Continue reading

“He who has health, has hope.
He who has hope, has everything.”

- Arabian Proverb