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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.
Medical Benefits of Meditation and How to Integrate it with Acupuncture
Did you have a 2018 New Year’s Resolution? If so, what was it & how did it go? Mine was to explore meditation (an admittedly vague intention). I initially had no idea what form it would take— here’s how it all panned out: The Journey Begins...
Best Places to Enjoy a Healthy Cup of Tea in Chelsea
Teatime is an ages-old ritual that allows for both quiet midday reflection along with an energy and digestion boost. White, green and black tea are all made from the Camellia sinensis plant, but harvested at different points of maturity. Matcha is a variety of green...
Soft Tissue Injuries 101: Understanding Treatment Options
A soft tissue injury is when trauma or overuse occurs to muscles, tendons (connecting muscle to bone) or ligaments (connecting bone to bone). Most are the result of a sudden unexpected or uncontrolled movement like a slip and fall, but they can also occur from...
Acupuncture for Fitness Part 2: The Physical Feats of Artists and Performers
Is the physical development and discipline required to produce art and cultural performances that different from what athletes do? My experience points to ‘no.’ We know unequivocally at this point that acupuncture helps athletes reach peak performance levels as part...
Time Management Hacks for Wellness based on Scientific Secrets of Timing
I’m an avid reader and love science, so when Daniel Pink’s new book titled When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing was released at the turn of the year I got my copy right away and breezed through it. I’ve now had several months to integrate some of the...
Debunking 4 Common Myths about Acupuncture
Ten years ago I started one of the most impactful journeys in my life by entering the field of acupuncture. Over the years practicing here in NYC, I've encountered some common myths about acupuncture in the U.S. that are worth clearing up. If one of these kept you or...
Acupuncture for Fitness: Professional Athletes Swear by Acupuncture
In follow-up to my previous post with tips for runners, let’s take a look at other athletes who achieve peak performance levels with acupuncture. The science behind the bulk of the benefits from sports acupuncture can be summed up in another previous post on what...
Ergonomics Part 2: Healthy Rest Habits & Software that Helps
Following up on my previous post including ergonomic best practices, I want to start with discussing one of the more popular current workplace options-- the standing-sitting desk. Sitting/standing desks are all the rage now, and for a good reason. Sitting for no more...
