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Is Acupuncture Officially Mainstream?

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January 10, 2019 at 11:00PM As a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. But lately, we’ve seen a huge surge in interest in this healing modality. From chronic pain and infertility to insomnia, anxiety, and neck pain, people are discovering acupuncture—and recommending it to friends and family—left and right, all over the world. Recently, I visited a new acupuncture studio in New York City called WTHN, and after experiencing its boutique fitness studio vibe and looking at their menu of treatment options—including the “Second Wind” for fatigue, “Trust Your Gut” for digestion, and a “Face Time” facial acupuncture treatment—I couldn’t help but think: Is acupuncture officially mainstream? Acupuncture is becoming more well-known by the minute. Even a few years ago, acupuncture felt a little “out there.” But now, it’s practically commonplace. According to Paige Bourassa, MSTOM, L.Ac., RHN, a licensed acupuncturist and founder of Shen Medicine, more and more patients walk into her office already knowing a thing or two about acupuncture. “We used to see people come in for acupuncture as a last-ditch effort, when they were suffering from extreme pain. Now, we have people come in after breakups, to deal with work stress, to help with fertility, for hormonal imbalances, and just about anything else you can think of,” she explained. The number of acupuncturists in the U.S. has also ballooned, with a recent survey published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine showing that the number is now up to

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The Keto Diet Is Super Popular — But Is It Actually Safe?

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January 10, 2019 at 10:30PM A functional doctor looks into the science. Continue Reading… Author Nicole Rivera, D.C. | Life by Daily Burn As the keto diet continues to trend, you might find yourself wondering if it’s safe for everyone. The answer is—it’s complicated. Before you dive into this trendy diet, give this a read. What is ketosis? Some of the conditions that have been successfully managed with the ketogenic diet include epilepsy, post-concussion syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar instability (including hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia), and inflammatory conditions. These conditions have had symptomatic improvement when the body moves from a sugar (glucose)-burning state to a fat-burning state, which is what we call ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state where the body is primarily using fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Burning carbohydrates or glucose for energy is the default function of the body, so if glucose is available, the body will use that first. Once the body enters a state of ketosis, the body is using ketones instead of glucose by burning fats. This is an inborn survival mechanism of the body for periods of famine. Being in a state of ketosis is safe and can provide much benefit to the neurological system and metabolic pathways of the body. People will often report sharper mental function, increased energy, better sleep, weight loss, and fewer food cravings. What is ketoacidosis? It’s important to note the difference between nutritional ketosis and a dangerous condition called ketoacidosis. Ketosis is a natural process

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2019 Wellbeing

Are Avocados On Their Way Out?

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January 10, 2019 at 08:30PM And what to expect next. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue   2018 was a big year for avocados—avo on toast, in smoothies, on salad, with eggs (the list goes on). And for good reason. They taste great, they became trendy, and they are known for benefits like reducing premature aging in the skin, boosting brain health, increasing weight loss, and improving cardiovascular health. As we turn the corner into 2019, though, it turns out the avocado trend may be on the way out. In October, one of the top avocado growers in Australia predicted that avocado prices had peaked and we would begin to see them plateau and decline as demand decreased and supply increased. And that seems to be what’s happened since then. A new report in the Wall Street Journal tells us agriculture stocks are plummeting because of lower demand for avocados in December and January. “Compared with last year’s extraordinary avocado market conditions (during which consumer demand significantly outstripped available supply), we encountered a challenging year-over-year environment in the most recent quarter, in which industry prices fell sharply over 11 weeks during the period,” said Lecil E. Cole, CEO and president of Calavo Growers in a news release in December. The question is why? It could have to do with people putting their money elsewhere because they’re over the craze, or perhaps they’re prioritizing other needs. In December the Consumer Price Index found that

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