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Treating Chronic Pain Holistically
Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional. Life happens and we all get injured from time to time. If proper treatment is administered early on, say within a month or so from the injury, acute pain can often be mitigated before becoming chronic. While most soft tissue...
The Benefits of Facial Acupuncture for Pain and ‘Rejuvenation’
As the name implies, I founded Vivacity Acupuncture to help people live more vibrantly, whether that is through resolving nagging pain, maximizing sleep or optimizing digestion. I have come to realize over my years in practice that part of helping people live more...
Healthy Hydration – Proper Potassium Intake
My 2021 resolution is to research healthy hydration. In digging into this topic, I've come to appreciate the importance of potassium. It is an essential mineral that is commonly low in Western diets (similar to Magnesium) that can affect hormone levels as well as bone...
How to Do a Food Journal & Elimination Diet in 4 Easy Steps
Do you have chronic indigestion or other GI symptoms that you haven't been able to resolve? Have you ever wondered if certain foods are irritating your system? Aside from chronic pain, the secondary specialty in my practice is digestive complaints such as bloating,...
Herbal Formulas Used for COVID-19 in China
I understand that these are trying times in a number of ways. I am heartened by seeing communities around the globe come together to share information and services with one another. My respect goes to hospital and other essential workers, and I commend everyone for efforts to flatten the curve of infections. I have been reviewing medical research on COVID-19, and earlier this week participated in a webinar with Dr. John Chen based on the February 19, 2020 article on how COVID-19 is currently treated in China compiled, translated and edited by him and Lori Hsu.
Two Simple Steps to Optimize Essential Fatty Acid Intake
While many new year’s resolutions entail restrictions, incorporating more high-quality fat in your diet can yield significant health benefits. These fatty acids are ‘essential’ because they are critical to processes like blood clotting and inflammatory response. However, it is not as simple as ‘the more, the better.’
The Synergy of Integrative Medicine
As New Yorkers, many patients are looking to maximize their time doing self-care by consolidating appointments during the work week. For patients seeking an integrative approach to their healthcare, I offer acupuncture alongside physical therapy, massage therapy and performance coaching at my office. Because myself and these exceptional practitioners work together on a synergistic team, we see patient outcomes multiply.
The Why and How of Intermittent Fasting (IF)
Intermittent Fasting (IF) was the most popular 'fad diet' of last year. With this level of hype, I receive a lot of questions from patients about fasting-- Is it safe? Does it really give the digestive system a break? The short answer is that 'yes, fasting can be...
The Quick Guide to Magnesium for Fitness Enhancement
Magnesium is one of the most commonly recommended supplements, and for good reason: it plays a leading role in over 300 biochemical functions and is needed to metabolize the energy-storage molecule ATP! While many common foods provide magnesium, often people do not meet the recommended daily intake of 400mg or have conditions that reduce assimilation so that more than the RDI is needed.
