This condition responds very well to acupuncture. It can take up to 3 cycles to see effect, but once treated the effects are long lasting. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2004 Jul;29(6):733-40. Heart rate variability in premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Landén M1, Wennerblom B, Tygesen
I link to this article not because it even mentions acupuncture, but because hormesis is mentioned more and more. Hormesis is the phenomenon of a slight stressor conferring some protection to the organism. A classic example is exercise. In exercise
This study shows an improvement in brain activity with 3 times a week, low frequency electroacupuncture at Ki6 and Bl 62. (Acupuncturists will recognize both of those points as opening points for “Special” meridians.) The P300 is an actual measure
From the Rhonda Patrick podcast she makes the case for curcumin, expecially a formulation with phosphatidylcholine for better absorption. If anyone would like me to get them some of this formulation, I have it in the clinic. “As an alternative
(I link to this with caveats. As I’ve said many times over the years, if acupuncture was the answer for weight loss, I’d be a billionaire. But, nonetheless, to be thorough, I’m linking to this study since it’s in the
I discussed neurologist David Perlmutter’s book, “Brain Maker” in a previous blog post and newsletter. In his blog he recommends three crucial things to avoid dementia. Aerobic exercise, good sleep, and controlling your blood sugar.
There is a lot more detail on timing of the time restricted eating. In sum, the earlier in the day you eat (i.e. try to finish by 5:00 p.m.!) the better. That, for me, is not practical since I work
I recommend Melatonin and Magnesium as safe options for migraine prevention. This article looks at one possible mechanism for melatonin’s effectiveness in menstrual migraine. The dosage of melatonin needs to be adjusted since too much (even above 3 mg in
I was convinced by Rhonda Patrick’s research that saunas were beneficial for healthy aging in her Ferriss podcast. In this podcast, she interviews a Finnish expert on the topic. I’ve been incorporating saunas into my routine, and though I don’t
Patrick did her post graduate work with Dr. Bruce Ames who was a professor of Biochemisty when I was a Biochemistry undergraduate at Cal Berkeley. He’s still working and researching at the age of 88. Here is a link to
