Wheat Free and Fat Free

Wheat elimination continues to yield explosive and unexpected health benefits. Dr. Davis talks about the importance of wheat free dieting and its affect on modern disease and the overall changes that occur when patients move away from wheat as a dietary staple: I initially asked patients in the office to eliminate wheat because I wanted [...]

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Over consumption of vegetable oils lead to inflamation

8 July 2010

In Dr. Barry Groves’ Second Opinion blog. He reviews a study which links consumption of linoleic acid to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Linoleic acid is an omega-6 (n-6) essential fatty acid. “Essential” in this context means that humans can’t make it internally and need to [...]

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Too many carbs can increase your Cholesterol score

7 July 2010

In a recent post on Dr. William Davis’s blog, The Heart Scan. Dr. Davis reviews a study demonstrating that consumption of excess carbohydrate can raise cholesterol. Many know that normal LDL cholesterol isn’t a risk factor for heart disease.  However, small, dense LDL cholesterol is a type of cholesterol that signifies a significant risk factor [...]

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Jook: A winter soup is good after a day of cold beverages and BBQ.

2 July 2010

Jook, also known as Congee is typically eaten as a breakfast dish or as part of a hearty meal for the cooler days of autumn and winter.  Jook is also a great meal for those suffering from food stagnation.  Food stagnation is a Chinese term for food sitting on the stomach and often is associated [...]

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Acupuncture and Cholesterol

2 July 2010

While high cholesterol can be treated by a variety of western medical approaches, such as statin drugs, there are often unwanted side effects and unclear benefits. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a safe, natural alternative form of care than can be used in conjunction with regular checkups to manage your cholesterol levels. A study published in [...]

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San Diego Acupuncture: Affordable Health Care For Help With A Variety Of Health Problems

3 June 2010

Acupuncture has been practiced in China for over two thousand years. It has a history of relieving a wide variety of disease and pains while providing comfort to the patient. In San Diego Acupuncture is easy to find. There are many clinics and practitioners to help with your problems.  In particular, Sustain Community Acupuncture and [...]

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June 2010 Newsletter

2 June 2010

Here is the link to our June newsletter. Sustain Community Acupuncture offers wellness for all, naturally. Located in San Diego between the Hillcrest and North park Neighborhoods, Sustain Community Acupuncture offers affordable Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy and Medical Massage. For questions about this article or for a consultation please call 619.358.9508 or contact us here.

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Find us on Cityvoter.com

1 June 2010

For those looking for affordable health care at 1/3 the cost, navigate over to Cityvoter.com to find our business profile driving directions and a coupon for first time patients or first time massage clients. Cityvoter.com profile here: Sustain Community Acupuncture‎ Sustain Community Acupuncture offers wellness for all, naturally. Located in San Diego between the Hillcrest [...]

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Seaweed soup for mothers, students and weight loss:

1 June 2010

Kombu seaweed is rich in protein, calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron and folate. Lower rates of breast cancers have been reported in Japanese women eating a diet high in kelp. Lignans, which help fight cancer are found in high quantity in kelp and may provide protection against certain cancers.  In many asian cultures, seaweed soup is [...]

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Acupuncture and Weight Loss II

1 June 2010

Acupuncture and Weight Loss: Weight loss is a lifestyle obsession for many Americans where the focus is fixated on calories, carbs and cardio and the goal is always to cut pounds and get sexy abs.  For successful weight loss that lasts a lifetime the focus needs to be on the following 4 key elements. 1.  [...]

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