What is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common learning and developmental disorders that is often diagnosed in childhood and can continue into adulthood. It is described as a syndrome of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is diagnosed by a physician based on particular signs and symptoms. There are 3… Read More »
What Every Person Who Wants to Quit Smoking Ought to Know About Acupuncture…
Having trouble quitting smoking? You’re in good company. Mark Twain’s take on the challenge is a classic: “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health, and most smokers express an interest in quitting or reducing… Read More »
5 Signs You May Suffer From Adrenal Fatigue
Your adrenals are 2 small glands that sit on top of your kidneys (like little hats) and secrete certain hormones and neurotransmitters that have many functions, but mainly manage your body’s response to stress. Although this is normally a healthy process, chronic and inordinate amounts of stress in your daily life can lead to dysfunction… Read More »
Can Fertility Massage Help Women Get Pregnant? – An Interview with Vancouver’s Dawn Sells.
Jeda Boughton: Hi Dawn, welcome to BodaHealth Radio. I have been looking forward to this conversation and hearing a lot more about Fertility Massage. We have been working together for almost three years now? Dawn Sells: Yes, at Christmas time it will be three years. Jeda: At the beginning of this year (2015) you flew… Read More »
Is Acupuncture Effective for the Treatment of Blood Problems Like Anemia?
People are usually pleasantly surprised to learn that indeed acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine is a very effective modality for anemia. These alternative medicine treatments have been performed for thousands of years to treat the symptoms of anemia, such as pale complexion, weakness and tiredness. In western medicine, anemia is the most common disorder of… Read More »
Treating Anxiety – The Natural Approach.
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an emotion that causes an overwhelming, worried or uneasy feeling. These days, there are a number of names for anxiety in the realm of western medicine, although there are some similarities between them. The symptoms and signs of anxiety may consist of the following: Over thinking/over worrying Sweats Feeling overwhelmed… Read More »
Lights, Camera, Action!
Our first video for BodaHealth is finished! I had no idea how hard those filmmakers work! First of all, a huge thank you to all of our patients who took time out of their busy schedules to provide us with great video testimonials. We spent a full 15-hour day filming 3 videos that are less… Read More »
The Symptoms and Conditions of Stress: Acupuncture Update
People think that stress is all about the mind. Stress can actually also originate in the body, especially when the muscles become tight because of fatigue or injury, causing poor blood flow and pain to the areas where the muscles are tense. Stress can cause a “fight or flight” reaction in the body that should… Read More »
How Many Acupuncture Treatments Do I Need Going Into an IVF Cycle?”
Q: “When you are working with fertility patients, what do you recommend in terms of acupuncture treatments going into an IVF cycle”? A: Depending on our patients needs, budget and time we work with a few different options: · The Stener-Victorin study showed an increase in IVF success with 8 treatments 2 times a week… Read More »
What is Autoimmune Thyroid Disease?
An autoimmune thyroid disease is very common. Statistically, more women than men are affected. While the typical age of sufferers is between forty and sixty years old, you can develop this disease at any age. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system responds by attacking tissues that are normal parts of your body. When… Read More »
Fertility Research documents…
Fertility research documents… Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12658811 Source: http://www.bmj.com/content/336/7643/545.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16600232 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11937123 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18047551 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16600232 http://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/1995/02010/Effects_of_Acupuncture_on_Climacteric_Vasomotor.2.aspx http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19118825 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16616748
Avoid Chlorine, Fluoride, and Bromide for Thyroid Health
The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland that sits low on your throat just under your Adam’s apple and produces hormones that regulate whole body systems, including your metabolism. The thyroid determines how other hormones are used, regulates the way in which your body produces heat and uses energy, and stimulates the production of… Read More »
Infertility Treatments and Drugs – You Have Choices
An infertility treatment protocol depends on many factors such as: age, how many years you’ve been trying to conceive, whether it is male or female factor, diagnosis, and others. Many types of infertility are treated with assisted reproductive technology or ART techniques. Male Infertility Treatment: General sexual problems – These can include premature ejaculation or… Read More »
What is Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is all about the healing and health techniques involving movement and touch, it is an activity wherein the therapist uses manual techniques and other associated and complementary healing techniques for the well-being and health of the patient. Origin of Massage Therapy Massage is actually a word derived from the Greek ‘Massein’, which means… Read More »
What is Menopause?
It is not a disease! Menopause is a natural transitional phase in our lives, resulting from a rebalancing of hormones within your body. It is a time when we experience changing levels of female sex hormones such as estrogen production which leads to the end of your menstrual cycles and of your reproductive years. Natural… Read More »
Using Chinese Herbs to Aid in Weight Loss
Ultimately, when looking to lose weight, you must consume less food and calories than your body uses. Because of this, the most effective way to lose weight is to not only eat less total calories, but to also exercise in order to increase the number of calories your body uses. This is the most common… Read More »
Gluten Free Shortbread
Ingredients: 3/4 cup white rice flour 3/4 cup cornstarch ½ cup icing sugar Pinch of salt ¼ tsp. finely ground cardamom (optional) 3/4 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3 tbsp. chopped unsalted pistachio nuts (optional) Directions: Whip the butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the… Read More »
Gluten Free Turkey Stuffing with Apples, Pecans and Cranberries
1 1/2 cups wild rice 3/4 cup short-grain brown rice 6 cups stock, chicken, vegetable or water 1 tsp Unrefined sea or Himalayan salt 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 small or medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup celery chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbs. butter 2 apples, core and dice 1/3 cup… Read More »
10 Magnesium Rich Foods
Many of us are deficient in magnesium because we don’t often include these important foods in our diet: Raw pumpkin & squash seeds Raw Brazil nuts Quinoa Spinach Almonds Cashews Pine nuts Black beans Lima beans Hazelnuts Why do we need magnesium? Magnesium is essential for maintaining bone density, heart function, blood glucose regulation,… Read More »
Aging Well with Acupuncture & TCM – Qi Mail August 2012
In this issue: Aging Well with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Six Easy Tips for Greater Health and Longevity Health Boosting Foods Click Here to Read Qi Mail August 2012
