Endless Job Interviews-Seasonal Allergies-Congratulations-Student Loans-Excitement

You’re Graduating? Congratulations! (You Must be Stressed)

A cap-and-gown and pomp-and-circumstance can bring great excitement and usher in a new, change-filled and amazing phase in a graduate’s life. It can also bring endless job interviews, the reality of student loans and a move into either an apartment with a monthly rental bill or your parent’s basement. In short, it can mean STRESS. [...] read more..

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Allergies and Depression

I developed seasonal allergies in my 20’s.  For years I did not notice my allergies so much as I noticed I was moody when the flower bloomed.  I didn’t understand if everything is so beautiful why was I feeling so blue. Eventually I realized my headaches, stuffy nose, and moodiness was allergies. Scientists have reported [...] read more..

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Causes Of Migraines-Electrical Activity-Informative Piece

The Causes of Migraine Headaches

This morning on NPR there was a very informative piece about the causes of migraines and why women suffer more from migraines than men. The story explains the that one reason migraines occur is because of bursts of electrical activity in specific areas of the brain.   Often they begin in  the visual center, which [...] read more..

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First Heart Attack-Heart Health

Need more defense against the effects of stress?: Heart health and optimism

A Harvard U review of the literature found the most optimistic people had half the risk of a first heart attack when compared to the least optimistic. A 50% reduction in risk!!! read more..

Effects Of Stress-Immune System-Acupuncture

Acupuncture: another study showing its effects on the brain - and therefore the body

I love these studies that show how acupuncture affects the brain. Yes, it's true. Why do you think it works so well to reduce the effects of stress? If that's not a strong enough reason to receive acupuncture, how about these?- it improves immune system function- reduces inflammation (one of the ways it improves the immune system)- rebuilds digestion so you make better quality qi (energy)- can help you avoid surgery for chronic issues like back pain (true!!)- got sciatica? Acupuncture works!- and it can help reduce lines and wrinkles if you are interested in maintaining your youthful appearance.Call 303-947-6224 or email me at DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.We bill health insurance.Follow this blog at http://www.feedblitz.com/f/?Sub=777691 read more..

Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome-Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Holiday Stress and Acupuncture

Let’s face it, while they are indeed “merry & bright”, the holidays can also be a stressful time of the year. Big spending, big eating and big chunks of time with family, work colleagues and friends can be a volatile mix and can wreak havoc on your ability to keep cool, calm and collected. With [...] read more..

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Featured in British Journal of Urology

I wanted to share  recent article in BJUI which I am interviewed about integrative urology and acupuncture for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.  Acupuncture is gaining acceptance in urology. Copyright © 2008 This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not [...] read more..

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Chinese herbs shown effective for treating fertility issues!

A recent study from the Adelaide University titled “Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in the management of female infertility: A systematic review” found that that “Chinese herbal therapy improved pregnancy rates as much as 2-fold in just a 4-month period in comparison with Western Medical fertility drug therapy or IVF.” read more..

Unrelenting Stress-Chinese Medicine

Ten Ways Less Stress Can Improve Your Health

We all live with some amount of stress. In fact, a little stress keeps life interesting, keeps you on your toes, and can be an agent for change. It’s when stress overshadows everything in your life, that it becomes a problem. Unrelenting stress can impact your health in countless negative ways, from insomnia to poor digestion.  In Chinese medicine, stress almost always is described as a disharmony between the Liver and Spleen organ systems. Very simply, your Chinese Liver system is responsible for regulating . . . ? Read More: Ten Ways Less Stress Can Improve Your Health read more..

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