Why most diets actually slow the metabolism
Thinking of starting a diet? Read this first. The typical diet of eating less, working out more and more and more, restricting eating times and quantities… all can slow the metabolism. Why? When you drop your calorie intake too low or place your body under stress in other ways (through over-exercising and under-sleeping, for…
Read MoreLessons from pandemic-life that I hope to carry forward
As we gear up to return to a more normal version of “normal,” I find myself reflecting on what I’ve learned from COVID. The past year has been challenging, and that’s a massive understatement. To date, about 3 million people have died worldwide from COVID [1}. Jobs, homes, and small businesses were lost. We’ve been…
Read MoreAffordable Fertility & Hormone Testing
In my experience of working with fertility clients for 10 years, most people have NOT had enough fertility testing done. Which is too bad because the more information the better, right? Often I’m able to detect hormone imbalances based on digging into your symptoms, without testing. But I still really like getting certain labs done.…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide 2019
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Here are some healthy gift ideas that will help your loved ones feel their best. Confession: these are also just some of my favorite things. (Click the red links to be taken to where you can find them. These aren’t affiliate links or ads, just ideas…
Read MoreIs Facial Acupuncture really effective? And is it better than Botox?
As an acupuncturist trained in Mei Zen cosmetic and facial acupuncture, I get asked this question a lot. So I’m going to tell it to you straight. Is it effective? Yes. Is it better than Botox? It depends. Let’s break it down… What is Botox? Botox is the injection of Botulinum Toxin which is considered…
Read MoreFertility supplements that help you get pregnant
Research proves women who take supplements get pregnant faster and have better pregnancies. The science is in – it’s important for both men and women to take supplements to prime for pregnancy. Here’s an example of a study from Stanford that showed that thirty women between the ages of 24 – 46 who had not…
Read MoreStress can affect your fertility, 4 ways to beat it
The mind-body connection If you ask any fertility acupuncturist about how they go about treating fertility, I imagine you’d get a similar response: Chinese Medicine helps bring the body back to balance by uncovering and addressing the root cause to treat symptoms affecting the entire body. That’s what makes it “holistic” and such a powerful…
Read MoreHealthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Here are some healthy self-care gift ideas that will help them feel their best. Confession: these are also just some of my favorite things. (Click the red links to be taken to where you can find them. These aren’t affiliate links or ads, just ideas to hopefully…
Read MoreThe easiest hack to feel your best and stay healthy over the holidays
Confession: as we head into the holidays, I can feel nervous about my tendency to overindulge and get a liiiiiiitle too excited about my brother’s overflowing cheese boards, my aunt’s perfectly crispy and melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies, and my grandma’s famous pecan pie. I mean, I certainly plan to enjoy these delicacies, but I don’t need…
Read MoreKnowing your fertility “type” is the key to unlocking your fertility struggles
What is your Fertility Type? Knowing this is the ancient secret for modern fertility concerns. Have you taken our Fertility Type Quiz? If not, that is a great next step after reading this post. In Chinese Medicine, one of the most important elements to boosting your fertility is figuring out and addressing your unique constitution…
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