by Dr. Margie Navarro | Nov 25, 2013 | All Blog Posts, NYC events
Since this a time of year designated for being thankful, I’ll take the opportunity to pay tribute to some incredible trailblazers in the field of acupuncture in the West, particularly those who set the stage for acupuncture to thrive right here in NYC. In honor of...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Nov 18, 2013 | All Blog Posts, Prevention
“Bloating and indigestion can be epic on Thanksgiving, and they can put a major damper on otherwise joyous celebrations.” I’ve just contributed to another collaborative article with several acupuncturists around the world in honor of the upcoming...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Oct 1, 2013 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science, Nutrition
The simple answer is yes, and no. Here’s why. First of all, gluten is a component of the protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. In the past decade, gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance or Celiac’s disease have become common terms....
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Aug 1, 2013 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science, Nutrition
Ever wonder why you get an energy spike followed by a crash after a granola bar or even a glass of fruit juice? These blood sugar crashes tend to send people on a roller coaster, making you hungry more frequently or having cravings that lead to excess or low-quality...
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...
