This story is such an inspiration. This researcher has not had an easy time of it, but wow, has she produced. Three successful companies and a Nobel Prize. I need to post about her just as a reminder of how
This study looks at moxibustion, warm needle moxibustion in elderly rats to see effect on their gonads. It appears that there is an anti-aging effect in the testes which originates in the pituitary. Since the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis is key
A fascinating interview, and not too technical, by an expert who studies longevity. Please read the whole thing, but these two excerpts below bring up some interesting concepts that might be counter-intuitive. The first is that anti-oxidants if taken as
The push to get rid of human workers will never cease. Just like robots, AI diagnosis and treatment still not ready for prime time. I’m not saying that they won’t be in the future, but for now, human intervention still
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-birth-plan-st-marys-hospital-lindo-wing.html/ ” Regular acupuncture sessions In addition to hiring a doula, the Duchess of Sussex has also made acupuncture a regular part of her pregnancy self-care routine. She allegedly sees celebrity acupuncturist, Ross Barr. “Meghan has been having regular acupuncture
From your pal and mine, Martha Stewart. Getting 30 minute of exercise a day will reduce your risk of early death. Details at the link.
The three basic tips in this article in Fast Company Exercise. The best is aerobic exercise at least 150 minutes/week. I get exercise, but not that much aerobic. Hmmmm. Prioritize sleep. Very important for laying down new memories. There are
Interesting history of placebo and the current research. Ted Kapchuk, famous for his work on acupuncture, feels that the placebo relies on the practitioner/patient relationship. I don’t agree with that, but he’s the expert! He’s uncomfortable with trying to pin
A previous blog post that discussed prevention touched on something I’ve grappled with ever since I was in classes learning acupuncture. And maybe this isn’t a super deep insight, and I’m sure that others much smarter than me have thought
