Acupuncture is part of an ancient system of Chinese medicine that has been used for more than 2,500 years to treat disease and relieve pain by restoring balance to the flow of energy (“qi”) through the body. Acupuncture theory believes that this qi moves throughout the body along twelve main channels (“meridians”) that represent the… Continue reading Acupuncture and Surgery: Relieve Anxiety Before and Reduce Discomfort After
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4 Ways A Good Smile Improves Your Life
Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great smile is a good confidence booster and makes them likelier to smile more often. And it impacts those who see that dazzling smile. Every day we see people who tell us about how their friends,… Continue reading 4 Ways A Good Smile Improves Your Life
My Best Ways to Stay Positive
From the evening news to Monday morning blues, there are things that happen in life that are sure to take your happy mood down a notch. For me, worrying about my job, my (lack of) relationships and any caloric intake over my ideal number per day thanks to one-too-many glasses of wine can throw me… Continue reading My Best Ways to Stay Positive
Endorphins and Sun Addiction
Why do sun lovers eagerly flock to the beach every summer in spite of widespread awareness of the risk of skin cancer? A study published June 19th 2014 in the journal Cell may have the answer. The research, done at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, reveals that chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes the release of feel-good hormones called endorphins, which act through the same pathway as heroin and related drugs and lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction-like behavior.