Acupuncture Cuts Heroin Cravings and Anxiety

September 6, 2013Acupuncture, Asian Medicine, DetoxificationAcupuncture, anxiety, cravings, heroin addiction, Withdrawal symptomsLaura

New research shows acupuncture at points along the spine help with anxiety and cravings during heroin withdrawal

Acupuncture for Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal

February 21, 2013Acupuncture, Asian Medicine, DetoxificationAcupuncture, Detoxification, Drug and Alcohol, Ear, researchLaura

Research finding ear acupuncture and body acupuncture points are effective at helping with common symptoms of alcohol and drug detoxification.

Healing Through Whole Foods

June 7, 2011Allergies, Asian Medical Nutrition, Asian Medicine, Detoxification, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Oriental Medicine Theory, RecipesAcupuncture, clinic, diet, food as medicine, food choices, Health, liver detoxificationLaura

We just got back from a two day workshop with Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods. It was very interesting, if not daunting. His book is a huge one, full of information about Chinese medicine and using diet to heal diseases. The big news was that parasites are a huge part of most … Continue reading Healing Through Whole Foods →

Detox and Purify!

April 18, 2011Detoxification, Lifestyle, Nutrition, RecipesDetoxification, diet, food as medicine, food choices, Health, Liver, liver detoxificationLaura

I started my detox this weekend to prepare for offering it to clients, and decided to post my first few recipes for the food I am eating. These are all simple and really yummy. If you are not used to the taste of real food, they will introduce you gently.

Announcing our New Acupuncturist, Laura McCoy

April 17, 2011Acupuncture, Asian Medicine, Detoxification, Diagnosis, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Physical ActivityLaura

I am thrilled to announce the arrival of our new associate, Laura McCoy. Providing acupuncture, dietary therapies and nutrition consultation, as well as personalized activity and rehab programs

Spring Detox Time Again

February 26, 2011Acupuncture, Asian Medicine, DetoxificationLaura

Acupuncture helps you detoxify.

Springtime detox smoothies (or any time)

May 19, 2010Detoxification, Lifestyle, Nutrition, RecipesDetoxification, food as medicine, food choices, liver detoxification, SpringtimeLaura

Basic smoothie recipe and variations for health and detoxification.

Spring Detox Time

February 20, 2010Detoxification, NutritionLaura

Introduction of Designs for Health detox program

Thinking About Detoxification

February 9, 2010Detoxification, NutritionDetoxification, diet, food as medicine, food choices, kidney detoxification, liver detoxification, lymphatic system, Obama school gardensLaura

As spring approaches, people naturally think about detoxification. I offer several approaches in my office and make recommendations depending on the person’s preferences and what I think will serve them best. In general, we want to increase the body’s detoxification activity by several approaches: 1) improve the function of the liver in it’s biochemical pathways … Continue reading Thinking About Detoxification →