Why? Mindfulness brings a new dimension to movement. Rather than moving for the sake of moving, or to accomplish a goal, mindful movement is practiced to anchor the body in the present moment. Many people feel more harmonious, relaxed, and calm after practicing...
Read MoreWith so much emphasis on low-carb, low-sugar diets lately, fruit is starting to get a bad rap, as people are avoiding it due to its sugar content. Yes, there is sugar in fruit, but the benefits far outweigh the amount of sugar.
Read MoreThe human body has mechanisms in place to maintain a tightly controlled pH of about 7.4. When the pH is out of balance, the result can be metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is defined as “a condition where the body produces too much acid or the kidneys are not removing enough acid.” Metabolic acidosis is inflammatory. The food and liquid we consume has a direct impact on our pH levels.
Read MoreThe subject of CBD is one of the “hottest” topics right now and with good reason. Believe it or not, every human body, including yours, contains an Endocannabinoid System (ECS). This means you. The ECS regulates your intestinal function, directs eating behavior,...
Read MoreTop Seven Natural Remedies To Keep In Your Medicine Cabinet Written by Shaina Wizov At Integrative Acupuncture, we focus on the practice of holistic healing in order to help our patients on their journey to optimal health. While we do use a combination of both Eastern...
Read MoreGut health is a thing — and it’s one of the things our board-certified holistic nutritionists look at very closely here at Integrative Acupuncture. If things like stomach cramps, gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea are part of your...
Read MoreDetox. This particular word can invoke a lot of emotions… It’s also very trendy and often associated with things like juice cleanses and fad diets that include days of not eating anything of substance. But that isn’t what detoxing is all about...
Read MoreEvery October, breast cancer awareness takes center stage as communities band together in support of breast cancer research and fundraising for a cure.
Read MoreFunctional Medicine: How Functional Medicine Differs From the Traditional Written by Shaina Wizov September 18, 2018 Functional Medicine. What exactly is it, and what makes it so much different than traditional medicine? According to the Institute for Functional...
Many of our patients first come into our practice suffering. They arrive to their first appointment with a variety of symptoms ranging from pain, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and anxiety just to name a few.
Read MoreRegenerative Health Care :What the Republic of Ghana can teach us about Health I recently read an article about the change in Health policy in the Republic of Ghana. It reported that they have implemented a new program titled “ The Regenerative Health and...
