From the category archives:
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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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The Sustain Wellness Promise: At Sustain Community Acupuncture and Wellness we promise to work with you to correct your condition, restore you to a state of wellness and help maintain your health. The services we provide are holistic and focus on returning balance to the body, mind and spirit. We encourage proper diet, exercise [...]
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Wouldn’t it be great to decrease the amount of food that you take in, and increase the amount of energy you expend? It’s entirely possible, thanks to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncture and TCM address both the physiological and psychological aspects of weight loss. A comprehensive therapy for weight issues rooted in TCM [...]
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Asthma and Bronchitis are common medical conditions seen in our clinic. While some cases are difficult to treat, we often see good results using simple treatment protocols and herbal therapies. Asthma Symptoms Bronchitis Symptoms Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies Asthma Symptoms People with asthma experience symptoms when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus. Common [...]
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