by Dr. Margie Navarro | Jan 5, 2014 | All Blog Posts, Fitness
In honor of the new year, I am revisiting one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions I hear from my patients: to reinvigorate a healthy diet and fitness program to yield and maintain an athletic build. Before I get to the point and discuss what I’ve...
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...