by Dr. Margie Navarro | Jan 25, 2017 | All Blog Posts, Depression-Anxiety Spectrum, Medical Science, Pain
To continue exploring scientific findings on acupuncture, this post will cover its effects on the brain itself and structures of the central nervous system. Primarily through Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) studies, we know that acupuncture activates...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Dec 28, 2016 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science, Pain
Many of the patients coming to my office are seeking acupuncture for the first time, and one of the frequently asked questions in that first appointment is how acupuncture works. I’ll sum it up here for all interested. Since the medical research on how acupuncture...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Oct 25, 2016 | All Blog Posts, Medical Science
October is Pit Bull Awareness month, so as it comes to a close I want to take the opportunity to share some reflections on wellness benefits of companion animals including the much stigmatized American Staffordshire Terrier, commonly known as the Pit Bull. I...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Sep 30, 2016 | All Blog Posts, Fitness, Pain
Last year I was inspired by Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu’s tenacity to take my fitness to the next level by training 5, sometimes 6, days a week in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). In addition to celebrating one year of exceeding my personal fitness goals, this post comes...
by Dr. Margie Navarro | Sep 1, 2016 | All Blog Posts, Fitness, Medical Science, Pain
Curious to get an insider’s medical perspective on the cupping marks Michael Phelps and other Olympians were sporting in Rio? I’ve had several people ask my opinion on the media hubbub and first, let’s get some things straight: The overwhelming...
