Natural or holistic medicine has a foundation of nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle. By lifestyle we include sufficient good quality sleep, clean air, nature, sunshine (Vitamin D) stress reduction techniques such asmeditationand relaxation activities, not smoking and not consuming alcohol in excess. By physical activity we mean not living a sedentary (coach potato) life. Exercise will vary according to people's age, needs, and health/fitness goals, but generally 20-60 minutes 3-5 days per week.
Nutrition is a very broad topic. In general, Americans are consuming way too many processed foods and not enough fresh fruits and vegetables. This is the leading cause of obesity and diabetes which affects 1 in 3 people in the USA. Even vegetarians who eat organic produce may have nutrient deficiencies due to the mineral depletion of our soil. Natural supplements can help compensate for that and assist people to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Below is a list of common health concerns with corresponding natural supplement recommendations. Each recommendation is a hyperlink which will take you to a specific product on Amazon.
Please note that with naturopathic medicine, there is no magic bullet or quick fix, we need to find and treat the cause of the condition. Therefore, these homeopathic and herbal supplement suggestions are simply general ideas of safe products to try but they are not intended as an alternative to seeking competent medical care. If you have a condition on this list and wish to take one of the remedies suggested, please have the product supervised and approved by your primary care provider prior to taking it.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH PRODUCTS EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE:
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Daily multi-vitamin & mineral for health & wellbeing
For people who suffer from any of the following chronic allergies, sinusitis, yeast infections, fungal infections, depression, mental fogginess, gas, bloating, bad breath, fatigue, especially in cases of long-term anti-biotic use. This diagnoses is best confirmed with a stool test but can also be done on a blood test. Ask for our candida questionnaire to determine your risk score.
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Our fitness, health and wellbeing is in our hands regardless of what is going on externally. It is a responsibility that we cannot afford to ignore. Exercise is crucial not only to achieve and maintain optimal physical health and wellbeing, but also for our mental and emotional wellness--to prevent or reduce anxiety and depression by secreting vital neurotransmitters from our brains that make us feel good.
Cross country high school race, San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon, Hollywood Beach 5K, Tour De Broward 5K
INTENTION
I am sharing these FREE Tips and CHEAP Tools for health and fitness training because it's important to me to practice what I preach and I am passionate about sharing my experience and knowledge with others so that they can also achieve their
optimal health and wellbeing.
FITNESS IN THE AGE OF THE PANDEMIC
Well, times they are a changin' here in Florida with another round of business closures. And we gotta work with what we've got. LA Fitness in South Florida was closed from March until June due to the pandemic but when they opened up, although I came on opening day, it was not the same. It was nice on reopening day that all of the free weights were in their place for a moment but there were new challenges that made returning there undesirable. Even though they set up sanitization centers, require masks, and took away 1/2 or more of the cardio equipment and also taped up every other machine, I didn't feel comfortable working out in the gym. Even though I am not afraid of getting sick, I felt like there were the same amount of people there and half of the equipment so I felt like people were too close for comfort to me. So back to square 1...
Due to the resurgence in case numbers, there is even talk of parks and beaches in South Florida closing again. Walking, jogging, and riding your bike outdoors is challenging during monsoon season/ summer in Florida with our daily unpredictable rain storms. Take advantage of good weather days by talking a walk in the park if it is open or around your neighborhood (with a good breathable mask if you have to). I love using my ankle weights when I go for a walk or even going up and down a step in the park for 20 minutes to get more out of my workout. Try it!
While exercising, I always wear my sweat bands. I have different colors to match different outfits. I use the one on the right wrist to wipe sweat off of my face and I put ~10 drops of essential oils on the sweatband of my left wrist and sniff it for a burst of energy while I am training. I love using the wrist bands for cycling and running. When you start to feel a little sluggish, it helps to put more pep in your step! Essential oils have great health benefits such as rosemary for memory, peppermint for sore muscles, ginger for inflammation, lavender for tranquility, and frankincense for immune function.
Another important exercise tool to have is an exercise mat. The one in the link is great because you can roll it up and put it in your car and take it to the park or beach (if those options are available where you live). You can use it for doing planks, sit-ups, pushups, yoga, mat pilates, stretching and more. It is especially important on hard surfaces such as tiles, hardwood floors and even the outdoors to protect your joints and provide padding and comfort for ease of movement. When using the ab roller, for example, an exercise mat is important for cushioning and protecting the knees. I recommend doing 3 sets of 10 repetitions 3 times per week.
EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION
*The blue hyperlinks throughout this post are provided for your convenience. If you have Amazon Prime, these items can be shipped to you very quickly and you can implement these recommendations pronto!
Notice my secret weapon sweat bands locked and loaded!
Another great workout that only takes a few minutes is jump rope. Many boxers use jump ropes as a means to quickly elevate heart rate, pump blood to the muscles and warm up for a more strenuous workout. It is a great form of cardiovascular workout as it boosts circulation and coordination and does not require much time at all. If you have knee, hip or spine injuries this is not the activity for you--more non-impact options below. Alternate activities that are similar to jumping rope and require no equipment include jumping jacks and burpees. These also achieve the same kinds of benefits.
Jumping is fun because it connects us with our inner child. I am a strong believer that whatever form of exercise(s) you chose to do, it should be FUN/enjoyable! Otherwise if it is just a chore to check off your list, it is easy to push it off and eventually it can stop becoming a habit, and we want to build a lifetime of physical activity to prevent all the potential illnesses that go hand in hand with a sedentary lifestyle. If you want to nurture and honor your inner child, consider getting a mini-trampoline and using that as an instrument of fitness and fun while living your best life. You can even get one with a handle bar for additional safety and balance by holding on while you do twists or splits in the air, if you are so inclined. So go ahead and jump for joy!
Notice my secret weapon sweat bands
locked and loaded!
You can take exercise bands with you where-ever you go because they are compact and fit into your purse, backpack etc.(I store them in the small pouch under my bicycle seat) to get a little resistance training in. This helps to keep your muscles strong and prevent muscular atrophy. Add these resistance bands to your gear for an additional strength training options. When I ride my bike to the beach and back (12 miles roundtrip) I like to wear my neoprene shorts to make me sweat more (this helps with reducing excess water weight, inflammation and inches). I also like to wear them in the swimming pool for triathlon training because it makes me more buoyant and simulates salt water buoyancy. When the shorts are in the laundry, I alternate using my neoprene belt. The belt is also great to wear while weight training for back support and it also helps with maintaining good posture.
Sunset resistance band training.
Notice anything on my wrists?
As you can see, the good news is that there is plenty you can do at home or outside without needing a gym or relying on public parks to be open! Exercise is vital not only for physical health and wellness but also for mental health! Exercise releases endorphins and serotonin which are neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of wellbeing, happiness, and preventing and treating depression and anxiety.
There are so many benefits to exercise and you only need 20 minutes per day.
MEASURING PROGRESS/ SUCCESS
When you start working with a personal trainer, they take before and after measurements. I encourage you before starting an exercise program (first consult with your primary care provider) to also take your own measurements. You will be shocked and happily surprised at how much your body can transform in 1 week, 3, weeks,6 weeks etc. Taking weekly measurements helps you to see results and improvements and motivates you to continue. This scale, for example, give you your weight, body mass index (BMI), % body fat, muscle mass, hydration and bone mass. For a small investment, I think it's gives you a lot of valuable data to measure your progress and keep you on track. Also, sometimes you may have a stall in weight loss but may still be losing inches. We all know that muscle weighs more than fat so I recommend to also take circumference measurements with a measuring tape of the abdomen, hips, (and chest, arms and legs optional) so that you can have more evidence of your success and progress. If you already have a scale you love, you can opt for the hand held BMI and body fat measuring devices such as this one. I use all 3 of these in my practice to get the most information and to track the most transformation.
LOW IMPACT SPORTS
A non-impact sport that is great for anyone with joint or spine issues is swimming. If you have access to a clean pool or safe open water, take advantage of that and swim. Swimming is a great workout and also doesn't take long to boost your heart rate and derive health benefits such as improving metabolism and more. I love my goggles (seen in the left photo below) that I bought online and use them every time I train for the swimming portion of my triathlon. They provide great protection from the sun and the elements.
Swimming is a great full body sport and easy on the joints!
Let's talk more about cardiovascular exercise. What additional options do you have? We can't always rely on the outdoors because of problematic weather such as thunder and strong winds which make it unsafe to be outside sometimes. So we need to have more viable inside options. You can dance, watch a yoga video, find tai chi, qi gong, zumba, belly dancing or other movement videos on DVD or online and do them daily.
I enjoy using my cycling peddler. I used to keep it under my desk in my office and use it at work! It's compact and stores easily in a closet at home. The pro of this device is that since there is no computer, I can use it on Shabbat (the Sabbath) but the con is that it is a bit flimsy so in order to make it work, I have to prop it up against something so that it doesn't move. Here is a demo video that I made for a friend of mine using light hand weights. This item is a must have for the home for upper body workouts! There are heavier, sturdier versions of this device which may be a better buy for most people, like this one. I like to listen to educational videos and lectures while I am working out. It makes the time pass faster.
Demo of peddler with hand weight exercise workout
I also love my little stepper It is very compact and I can do it in my bedroom while watching TV. Even though it comes with built in resistance bands, I like to alternate with using my hand weights. For upper body workout, I recommend this pull up bar device is easy to assemble and even easy to pack in a suitcase (been there done that!). You will be surprised at how much you can improve. In the beginning if you can't do pull ups, just jump up and hold yourself in position to build your upper body strength until you can go up and down.
SELF CARE AT HOME
Getting to physical therapy appointments and other health care sessions can be more tricky now that social distancing measures prevent offices from having people in the waiting room. Well, the good news is that there are things you can do at home. If you have any herniated discs, for example, I have found that the best therapy for me was ordering this inversion table. In 2008 when I was 8 months pregnant I had a slip and fall injury and herniated 2 discs in my neck. The nerve damage was so severe that I could not make a fist with my right hand (and I am right handed). I had to learn to brush my teeth with my left hand. The inversion table healed me (Thank G-d). It is easy to assemble and the best investment I could have made!
A trick of the trade that Bruce Lee allegedly used on his whole body to tone and exercise his muscles is a TENS machine. This device helps the muscles to passively contract and relax producing a boost in metabolism and resulting in better muscle tone and definition. If you have any pain condition it can be used as physical therapy. I used it when I was training for a body building competition and it seemed to work for me. I recommend doing two 15 minute cycles on different settings, for example vibration and tapping.
Working your muscles out in ways that they are not used to can make them sore. A foam roller allows you to use your own body weight to self massage your tight to sore muscles and helps to bring relief to any discomfort.
NUTRITION
They say that 6 pack abs are made in the kitchen, so exercising without eating right won't get you far. I use these glass meal prep containers to prepare healthy meals. They are oven and dish washer safe. I love them and have traveled with them. They are very practical and really a necessity if competing in body building, but also good to take to work or other places to be prepared with good food.
The following natural supplements are also very helpful and beneficial in fitness training. L carnitine is an amino acid used in the fitness industry for fat burning. Unlike the hundreds of products on the market that promise results, this one actually delivers! When training for competition, I took 3 shots per day. Now I take 1 shot per day and I add it to my daily morning organicgreen tea. I steep 2 green tea bags (anti-oxidant) in 52 oz of boiled water with a pinch of fresh grated ginger (for digestion and circulation). If I don't have fresh ginger then I replace 1 tea bag with a bag of organicginger tea. I add benefiber 1-2 packs because the Standard American Diet only has 8g of fiber and the recommended daily allowance is 25g per day. I add 1 dropper full of chlorophyll (alkaline pH, detox/cleanse and nutrient rich) and the juice of 1 lemon or lime. When lemons are 89 cents each and limes are 10 for $1, I go for the limes! This is what I drink every morning and it's delicious!
If you want a PLAIN protein powder that has no taste which you can add to recipes such as bread, pancakes, or any baked goods or if you are vegetarian or vegan and putting it into your sauces and recipes, this is my recommendation and what we use in my home.
For fruit smoothies, acai bowls, and coffee mixes (as an alternative to milk), I like to blend Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein Powder. It is vegan and kosher and yummy! They also have a delicious mocha flavor.
For chocolate flavor, I use this one. It is much more expensive but it is much more than just a protein powder. It has additional ingredients which would be equivalent to taking an additional 2 bottles of supplements, which in my humble opinion, justifies the price. It's a quality and packet with vital nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs and enzymes.
For those who are burning the candle at both ends, working late hours and not getting enough sleep, adrenal support may be in order. I am preparing a talk on this topic and will post it to my blog ASAP! It's going to be called: Sugar, Sex, and Salt--what is the common denominator?
Bee pollen is a good source of natural energy and nutrition. It can be added to a smoothie or on oatmeal etc.
CONCLUSION
In life pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. We can be triumphant in difficult times despite the extenuating circumstances. We cannot use the global crisis as an excuse to fall into poor health and wellbeing. We must do what is within our power to control and that is: what we eat and how we move our bodies!
One of our patients has lost over 50 lbs during quarantine
from March to July! Her cholesterol dropped 100 points and her triglycerides dropped 25 points. You can do it too!
If you need help with figuring out what to eat to reach your health and fitness goals,
Most of you know me as a health care practitioner (Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncture Physician). In Florida, Acupuncturists are primary care providers and we can bill some insurances. What you may not know about me is that I am a certified group fitness* and certified mat pilates* instructor since 2002. I taught mat pilates at various gyms in Seattle, Washington while attending graduate school and have been a competitive athlete for the last 4 decades. My love for sports started in elementary school. I played indoor speed soccer, soft ball, basketball and ping pong competitively in after school tournaments at the Boys & Girls Club and I also performed in ballet, tap and jazz dance recitals.
*Aerobics Instructor, Aerobics
& Fitness Association of America
*Pilates Instructor,
NDETA: A National Fitness Professional Training Association
Because of my athletic inclination, I was regularly chosen as team captain in PE (physical education) at school and I dominated in hand ball, tetherball, kickball, dodge ball and color war and led our team to victories. In high school, I competed and lettered in varsity track and field and ran cross-country. In college and beyond, I took surfing, martial arts and kick-boxing, yoga, African dance and tennis (no credit courses) because I always like to try new things and expand my sports repertoire with new skills that help in my overall athletic performance (now known as cross-training but didn't exist then). In graduate school, I took up Latin Ballroom dancing, started running half marathons, marathons (even a rollerblading marathon around Lake Washington in the rain!) and ultra-cycling events (inter-state!).
After grad school, I competed in dozens of 5K races (even came in top 3 a couple times) and in a couple of body building competitions (and even got a trophy and a metal). This coming fall, (unless the events are rescheduled due to the pandemic again), I am scheduled to compete in my first Spartan (mud obstacle) race and my first sprint triathlon. Now that you have a little taste of my athletic background, you can understand why it is important to me to share with you the methods that I personally use to stay fit regardless of quarantine or no quarantine.
Lack of funds can lead to stress which negatively impacts health. According to the US Census Bureau in 2017, an estimated 39.7 million Americans were living in poverty. It is clear that we would benefit from financial education in this country. Maybe it should be taught in high school along with home economics and other practical classes that prepare people for the "real world."
The good news is that it is never too late to educate yourself on how to improve your financial status. Knowledge is power and with this knowledge there is a potential not only to improve your quality of life, but also your mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing!
Luckily our generation is "standing on the shoulders of giants," meaning, that we can learn from the brilliant and successful people who came before us, without needing to reinvent the wheel.
I took a course form that list on the Science of Well-Being from Yale and it was excellent. Even my 11 year old daughter completed a couple of courses from Stanford and Harvard!
The classes are free but if you want a certificate you have to pay between $39-$99 or so depending on the school and the class. We got some certificates such as this one.
With FREE platforms such as YouTube offering all kinds of lectures from successful business men and women, there is no excuse not to learn tips and tools for financial prosperity and abundance. You can listen to lectures or various educational classes while you do chores or exercise.
We enjoyed learning from this young millionaire from New Zealand who lives in Australia, Christopher Duncan. He is very passionate about coaching others everything that he knows to help people to achieve financial freedom and be able to not only acquire wealth, but also the time to enjoy it! His YouTube channel, Magnetic Mind TV, has countless hours of information and he also teaches live online courses through zoom.
This video has over 338K views!
He has studied and complied wisdom from many masters such as Tony Robbins and others so his classes are well researched and he also teaches from his own personal experiences with business success and failure. His courses are educational, inspirational and practical. It gave me fresh new ideas and excitement about my business after I thought I had already "tried it all." His coaches are helpful and insightful for helping people remove their personal blockages to manifesting their dreams and goals.
He even has meditations to help people to realize their financial dreams.
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to deal with stress
is not to have it at all. But that is easier said than done. Even
if we could eliminate stress, it has a way of popping right back up again.
Life, work, and relationships can trigger all sorts of emotions, pleasant and
not. Having stress reducing rituals such as prayer and/or meditation, a
daily exercise, dance or yoga practice, health promoting nutrition, and
supplements, ample hydration, and holistic energy balancing treatments are a solid strategy for
coping best with whatever life throws at you!
Stress Management / Prevention
Traditional Chinese acupuncture has
stood the test of time and is one of the best-known complementary and
alternative therapies. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and
alters the processing and perception of pain signals and also
releases natural painkillers, such as endorphins and serotonin in the nervous
system. Acupuncture's successful use for various stress conditions
has been proven. Many people develop various health conditions from
infertility, addiction, and gastritis to arthritis and many others as a
response to physical and/or emotional stress. Acupuncture has helped to
lower stress levels and make people feel calm, cool and collected. When a
person is in a good state of mind, they are less likely to suffer from
autoimmune disorders and less likely to get sick. For these reasons,
acupuncture is recommended to be used as a means of disease prevention.
The use of complementary therapies and specifically acupuncture in
the treatment of stress and stress-related conditions, helps people to
feel an improvement in quality of life, reduces anxiety and insomnia and helps
to support an optimistic and focused mindset.
Meditation is a helpful tool to manage
stress and stay calm, cool and collected despite external circumstances.
It can be utilized in the morning for prevention (to start your day on the
right foot) or in the evening as a decompression and winding down from a busy
day. Or BOTH!
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Meditation
includes background binaural beats to relax the subconscious mind,progressive muscle relaxation
to release the tension in the body, visualization to guide the mind with
imagery, positive
affirmations and more!
Seasonal Attunement / Wellness
Even if you don’t
consider your stress levels to be high, you can still benefit from having
acupuncture! If you are prone to seasonal allergies or to catching a cold
in the Winter (or during weather changes or travel), then you could benefit
from acupuncture. Acupuncture helps to stimulate the immune system which is
your body’s primary line of defense against allergens or pathogens (such as
viruses and bacteria). By keeping your body strong with proper nutrition,
hydration, physical activity, sleep, and acupuncture, you can avoid getting put
out of commission the next flu, cold or corona virus season. With so many
advantages, such as improved energy, better quality of sleep, calmness and
better concentration, acupuncture is recommended to be part of everyone’s
health maintenance plan.
Mibaso Holistic Health has helped people of all backgrounds to
achieve their optimal health and wellbeing using Acupuncture and natural
medicine since 2006.
Over the last three
decades there has been an increasing interest in acupuncture treatment of
stress management and disease prevention around the world. Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) has been utilized in China for more than 2,000 years,
and it has been practiced in treatment of all health conditions (whether as a
primary mode of treatment or as adjunctive care). TCM is effective at improving
immune function, improving memory, and protecting against various neurological disorders.
Given that TCM is potentially effective in the prevention of disease, it has
been suggested that TCM may be the ideal choice in the future for the treatment
for prevention and health maintenance.
For best results it is recommended to do
acupuncture together with other non-invasive holistic therapies such as
exercise, meditation and nutritious eating, which our Doctor of Oriental
Medicine can guide you on. When used in the supportive context as part of
a wellness plan, acupuncture is an
effective, simple and economical method for achieving optimal health and
wellbeing.
Our office is located in North
Miami Beach, Florida and patients
travel from all over Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach to see us. We can also travel to
your location with our Onsite Sessions if you live in Aventura, Bal Harbour Village, Bay
Harbor Islands,
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Miami, Miami Beach,
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Miami Beach, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunny
Isles Beach,
Surfside, Tamarac,
and Weston.
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Enjoy our
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MiBaSo Holistic Health has helped people of all backgrounds to overcome
addictions using Acupuncture and holistic health remedies since 2006. We provide services at our office as well as on location. Our Acupuncture Physician Ahuva Gamliel holds a specialty
certification in treating addiction using acupuncture.She was trained at the Lincoln Rehabilitation
Center in the Bronx, New York where people are court mandated to receive
acupuncture treatment due to drug related crimes.Because she is so passionate about helping
people to break harmful habits for good, she has published several guided meditations to help people heal from substance abuse. The downloadable MP3 meditations can be found in the hyperlinks below.
Over the last three decades there has been
an increasing interest in acupuncturetreatment of substance abuse
around the world. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been utilized in China
for more than 2,000 years, and it has been practiced in treatment of
substance addiction and non-substance addictions. TCM have efficacy in the
rehabilitation of abnormal physical problems induced by chronic drug use,
including improving immune function, increasing working memory, and protecting
against neurological disorders.
Given that TCM is potentially effective in the prevention of relapse, it has
been suggested that TCM may be the ideal choice in the future for the treatment
of many types of addiction. The neurochemical and behavioral evidence showed thatacupuncture's role in suppressing
the reinforcing effects of abused drugs takes place by modulating mesolimbic
dopamine neurons. Also, several brain neurotransmitter systems such as
serotonin, opioid and amino acids including GABA have been implicated in the
modulation of dopamine release byacupuncture. Clinical trials
provide clear evidence for the biological effects ofacupuncturethat ultimately help us
to understand howacupuncturecan be a useful tool in
treating addictions. See articles below for more information.
For best results it is recommended to do acupuncture
together with other non-invasive holistic therapies such as counseling,
narcotics anonymous (alcoholics anonymous, overeater’s anonymous and the like),
exercise and nutritious eating and natural remedies such as homeopathics.Overconsuming
sugar, caffeine and other stimulating foods can cause spikes in blood glucose
levels which affect mood and decision making negatively.When used in the supportive context as part
of a detox plan, acupuncture is
an effective, simple and economical method for the detoxification of alcohol
and other drugs.
Smoking
Smoking
can be one of the most difficult habits to break. Sometimes people try on their
own to quit using nicotine gum, patches, and pills but they still find it hard
to kick the habit completely on their own.In order for acupuncture to work, the person has to really want to
quit.If someone is dragged in for
treatment by a well-meaning friend or family member, it won’t work for them
because acupuncture is a support system, it cannot work against somebody’s
will.It can reduce cravings, help to
detoxify the organs of elimination and decrease the irritability associated
with withdrawing from nicotine but it cannot be forced.If a person is ready and willing, we are able
to work on this together to get the best results.
Smoking may seem to be a benign addiction but many studies have shown that it is in fact detrimental to health and wellbeing and can contribute to many diseases in the body. This meditation for smoking cessation is to help people stop smoking and reduces their risk for preventable conditions due to lifestyle habits.
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Meditation includes background binaural beats to relax the subconscious mind,progressive muscle relaxation to release the tension in the body, visualization to guide the mind with imagery, positive affirmations and more!
Alcohol & Other Drugs Many people turn to alcohol or narcotics to numb
their feelings and escape their problems.Alcohol, however, only makes things worse for them.Instead of running away from life,
acupuncture helps a person to feel calm, cool, and collected and they are thus
better able to cope with the challenges and pressures of life.It is also a wonderful treatment for
post-traumatic stress disorder.The way
that it works is by releasing serotonin from the brain.Serotonin in the neurotransmitter that’s
responsible for feeling of wellbeing.When a person is clear, focused and level-headed, they can make the best
decisions for themselves and their family.Acupuncture can reduce cravings, help to detoxify the organs of
elimination and decrease the irritability associated with withdrawing from
alcohol but it cannot be forced on a person by a friend or family member.If a person is ready and willing to commit to
treatment, we are able to work on this together to get the best results.
Eating Disorders
Traditional Chinese acupuncture has stood the test of
time and is one of the best-known complementary and alternative
therapies. Acupuncture stimulates
the nervous system and alters the processing and perception of pain signals
and also releases natural painkillers, such as endorphins and serotonin in the
nervous system. Acupuncture's
successful use for various stress conditions has been proven.Many people develop eating disorders as a
response to psychological pain.Acupuncture
has helped people to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and also with
substance abuse.For these reasons, it
can also be an effective tool in treating anorexia, bulimia, overeating, and
body image perception.The use of
complementary therapies and specifically acupuncture in the treatment
of anorexia nervosa,
for example, may provide important adjunctive care to allow a comprehensive
treatment approach that potentially improves quality of life, reduces anxiety
and instils hope for recovery.
Ahuva Gamliel has created this meditation for eating/body image disorders. She also recorded meditations for relaxation and overall wellbeing as well as positive affirmations. The hyperlinks are to 99 cent downloads that you can listen to on your devices without needing any internet connection. Links to additional meditations can be found
below.
Since addiction has both emotional and spiritual components, she recorded this meditation to address the spiritual components of addiction and mental health and wellness.
Our office is located in North Miami Beach, Florida and patients
travel from all over Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach to see us. We can also
travel to your location with our Onsite Sessions if you live in Aventura,
Bal Harbour Village, Bay Harbor Islands, Cooper City, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort
Lauderdale, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Margate, Miami, Miami
Beach, Miami Shores Village, Miramar, North Bay Village, North Miami, North
Miami Beach, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Tamarac,
and Weston.
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