by Dr. Margie Navarro | Jun 21, 2013 | All Blog Posts, Depression-Anxiety Spectrum, Prevention
I recently collaborated on an article sharing simple do-it-yourself stress reduction acupressure techniques. The points selected by myself and my colleagues are accessible for performing self-acupressure, so neither acupuncture needles nor an acupuncturist are...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Mar 1, 2013 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science, Pain
Have your muscles ever tightened into ropey fibers and formed sensitive bumps or knots? The medical term for those pesky knots is trigger points, and they are so common that studies estimate they are a primary cause in 75–95% of pain cases. In addition to causing...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Jan 5, 2013 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science, Prevention
This time of year there is a buzz around the city about the common cold– who is coughing, who is trying to boost their immune system to ward it off, who is just recovering, etc. I’ve had several people come for treatment this season complaining of cough,...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Dec 1, 2012 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science, Prevention
The tuberculosis plague represents a global blind spot towards one particular human right – the universal right to decent health care. I’m happy to be supporting the Moxafrica, a campaign to research and implement sustainable use of moxa to address the huge...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Nov 6, 2012 | All Blog Posts, Depression-Anxiety Spectrum
In the aftermath of Sandy, Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) teamed up with grassroots humanitarian efforts to open free treatment spaces in all boroughs as well as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut affected by the storm. AWB provides immediate disaster relief...