To be organic or not to be organic?

This is not the question when it comes to supplements.

 

Most of us understand the importance of organic food as a component of a healthy lifestyle. Many small organic farmers do their best to keep their produce clean. In reality these certified organic farms share air, rain and underground water with their non-organic neighbors. Chemicals travel via water and air to pollute organic produce, hopefully to a much lesser degree than direct spraying. No produce can be 100% pure organic.

Insisting on organic in a nutraceutical is a matter of philosophy. This has a market appeal but no clinical reality. Nutraceuticals are refined and processed and as a result they are clean of pesticides and residues and artifacts.

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When a husband and wife go their separate ways

              I’ve known a lovely couple for many years. Both of them have a long history of getting similar rocky results on their annual blood tests. I am treating the wife with acupuncture and recently added some specific nutrients to help her reach her health goals.

              When she came to me today she was all smiles. In the past she has always had issues with her cholesterol and triglycerides being too high and certain nutrients being too low. Today her test results were 95% in the healthy range. No wonder she was happy!

              Her husband had similar issues in the past with his cholesterol and triglycerides but now finds that he has recently added unstable blood sugar, markers for being pre-diabetic, as well as new inflammatory markers to his unhealthy profile. For the first time ever, this year’s blood tests were no longer a match with his wife’s. He’s seems to be getting worse while she is getting better.

              What made this dramatic difference? The answer seems to be in the fact that she had opted to follow my recommendations and take some general multi-vitamins and minerals, as well as some specially activated B vitamins, calcium, antioxidants and a joint support formula. He has been skeptical but can now see on paper the error of his ways.  

              As of today they have both decided to upgrade to a Custom Blend of nutrients specifically suited to their individual health needs. The goal of course it to have both of them experience matching healthy results the next time they go in for their blood work. Love comes in many forms and being healthy for each other is a gift they can certainly give each other this year.

Got spring sniffles?

I was teaching my Tai Qi class for seniors two weeks ago and they informed me that there's something called the Pollen Vortex coming our way. Seems it's going to be a tough allergy season this year. I already am hearing the sneezes and sniffles. Not too attractive on the dance floor BTW!
One easy do-it-yourself remedy is to get a bottle of Xlear with the pointed spray nozzle. After you run out, make your own with a pinch of xylitol, a pinch of sea salt, 2 drops of agrisept (citrus) and you have a never ending supply of nasal wash.

Dancers are athletes! Imagine that....

Great article on one of the ways that Chinese Medicine can help get injured dancers back onto the dance floor. There are many styles of acupuncture. Your acupuncturist will work with you to find the most effective approach.

Welcome to Gonna' Dance Forever Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a tool that can be used by dancers of all ages and styles of dance. Take a look at the faces, the joy, the sharing and the expression....let the healing begin. (without drugs, surgery or expensive treatments)