From being a labor doula and working in the prenatal field for over ten years, I am excited to share this post today about the benefits of acupuncture during this important transition. While acupuncture can be of great relief to many prenatal complaints, probably our hidden gem is in labor-preparation. No longer in hiding, here [...]
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Points for Weight Loss
January 26, 2011 – 10:12 PM
This month we have been focusing on healthy solutions to keeping weight loss goals, a common resolution this time of year. We’ve discussed nutrition, given a nourishing recipe, and taken a moment to unveil myths surrounding soy (a popular low calorie, high protein food). One year ago we posted exciting information about the benefits of [...]
Kale Chips
January 18, 2011 – 9:54 AM
A wise foodie, Michael Pollan, once said: “You can eat as much junk food as you like, as long as you make it yourself.” From potato chips to french fries to ketchup, pizza and hamburgers – these foods get decidedly healthier when using organic, local ingredients, whole foods and wholesome fats. Kale chips are an [...]
Upcoming Event!
January 14, 2011 – 8:37 AM
Pregnant? Come check out this informative and fun event! Know someone who is expecting? Please pass this along to them. As one of NYC’s greatest resources for pregnant women, this event is not to be missed! For more information and to register, please click here.
New Cancer Research
November 10, 2010 – 11:29 PM
A recent article by Dr. Mark Hyman on the Huffington Post completely caught my attention – so much so, that I felt compelled to share it with you here on my blog. The article discusses the faultiness in current cancer treatments, and the need to change tactics. While this area is not a particular specialty [...]
Tumeric Chicken
October 14, 2010 – 9:42 AM
Tumeric is a spice found in traditional Indian cooking and in most grocery stores, recognizable for its deep orange-yellow color. What you may not know is that it is also a potent herb, and recent research has shown the benefits of Tumeric to be quite astounding – from anti-inflammatory effects, enhancing weight loss and preventing [...]
Seasonal Allergies No More
October 7, 2010 – 1:25 PM
This year has been a tough one for allergy sufferers in NYC, as environmental allergens have been at an all time high. If you are suffering with chronic seasonal allergies, acupuncture and herbs have some wonderful solutions for your symptoms – without the nasty side effects. While many over-the-counter allergy medications can help people through [...]
Slow Medicine
September 1, 2010 – 1:00 PM
Various aspects of life and industry have begun to adopt a Slow Movement policy to yield sustainable quality and equitable results. The principle foundation of “Slow” is to counter the “hurry up!” mentality of modern society and help bring awareness back to the present moment. Fast food, fast life, non-sustainable farming and the eroding of [...]
Vitamin D
July 29, 2010 – 7:41 AM
It is by far the most-talked about vitamin this year – with growing research proving that a Vitamin D deficiency can cause not only calcium deficiency (which can lead to osteoporosis), but other serious illnesses and hormone imbalances. So why all the fuss now? A study done in 2007 found a whopping 50% of women [...]