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Archive for February 2012
“Can YOU Change Your DNA?” by Sara from the HeartMath Institute
Is it possible to change our DNA from within ourselves? Can we even alter our DNA blueprint? At the Institute of HeartMath, we have been researching these questions for over a decade. This is such an intriguing subject to me that I wanted to share some of the results with you and invite you into … Continue reading
There’s Flame Retardant in Mountain Dew!! (REALLY?!!)
Mountain Dew. The oh so sweet is it yellow? is it green? nectar of the geek gods and fuel for gamers has flame retardant in it. Yup. Mountain Dew, along with 10 percent of sodas in the US, contains brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a flame retardant chemical banned in Europe and Japan. *The flame retardant, … Continue reading
Theobroma Cacao: A Taste of the Fountain of Youth
Introduction Theobroma cacao, the scientific name of the plant from which raw cocoa powder is derived and the main ingredient in chocolate, literally means “food of the gods.” It is a famous plant with a lengthy and rich history; a symbol of love that cuts across cultures; a power food packed with antioxidants, phytochemicals, minerals … Continue reading
Detox Your Laundry Room!
Did you know the laundry room might be one of the more toxic areas of your home? Researchers have found that dryer vents can emit more than 25 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when scented laundry detergent and dryer sheets are used. Fortunately, you can take several steps to ensure your laundry room is healthier and … Continue reading
Acupuncture Helps With the Side Effects of Surgery by Jocelyne Eberstein, L.Ac., O.M.D.
As more and more testing is done regarding the benefits of Acupuncture versus drug therapy, the age-old alternative treatment continues to post favorable results. The most recent test shows that Acupuncture is very effective in providing long-lasting relief for the side effects suffered by breast cancer patients. According to the most recent first-of-its kind study, … Continue reading
Migraine Sufferers Refuse Drugs, Ask for Acupuncture Instead by Jocelyne Eberstein, L.Ac., O.M.D.
The authors of a large German research study comparing the effectiveness of Acupuncture to the drug Metoprolol in treating migraine headaches found that German patients suffering from the dreadful pain and misery of migraine expressed a strong preference for treatment with Acupuncture rather than risk the potentially life-threatening side-effects of the drug. The researchers were … Continue reading
Acupuncture Is Making Life Easier For Those Fighting Cancer by Jocelyne Eberstein, L.Ac., O.M.D.
There’s nothing enjoyable about fighting for ones life when the diagnosis is cancer. The pain, nausea and sickness that accompany the disease or the treatment just add insult to injury. But time and time again, studies have shown that Acupuncture helps those with the pain of cancer or the sickness resulting from treatment. Acupuncture Is … Continue reading
Conditions That May Be Treatable By Acupuncture According to the W.H.O. by Jocelyne Eberstein, L.Ac., O.M.D.
The World Health Organization (WHO) published an official report on four categories of symptoms, conditions and diseases that have been shown to benefit from Acupuncture. In a recent Health Report, we presented WHOs Category #1 list diseases, symptoms or conditions for which Acupuncture has been shown, through controlled trials, to be effective as a guide … Continue reading
Jocelyne’s Top 8 Tips to Get Started on Body Composition and Anti-Inflammitory Diet
Here are a few tips to help you to LOSE THAT BAGGAGE…FOR GOOD! Tip #1~ THE RIGHT DIET: Eat like your great, great, great grandmothers ate: If you didn’t pick it, or if it didn’t have a mother – DON’T EAT IT! Tip #2 ~ AVOID PROCESSED FOOD: If It came out of a package -it’s … Continue reading
