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Duke University study-Acupuncture offers better pain relief from headaches than drugs.

Posted in Nutrition & Foods, Research, Uncategorized, Wellness

Dr. Mark Wiley’s article is excellent. The most important part about the Duke University study is that it studies the effects of acupuncture using correct acupuncture techniques and acupuncture points. Many of the other acupuncture studies have used sham acupuncture points, which may have some effect but wouldn’t work nearly as well as using a… Continue Reading

For weight loss, BMI is bogus

Posted in Nutrition & Foods, Wellness

In my entire life I have only met 2 people who said "I’m too thin and trying to gain weight".  Have you ever stepped on a scale on a day when you felt OK, then looked down and had your mood ruined by a number?   In my experience using the BMI (body mass index) and weighing your self compulsively every… Continue Reading