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Monthly Healing Newsletter |
July 2006 |
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JULY
SPECIAL OFFERS Tuesday, July 18th, 6:30 PM at The Healing Lab in Palo Alto, 460 California Ave., Suite 102. Call (650) 380-1999 today or email info@healinglab.com for reservations. Seats are limited to the first 20 sign-ups. $10 per person. Complimentary nutritional body scan included.
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ADD ACUPUNCTURE FOR GREATER WEIGHT LOSS
Obesity in America has reached what might be considered epidemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of people who meet the definition of obesity has more than doubled over the past two decades. Approximately 65 million American adults could be considered to be clinically obese.
Acupuncture is being researched for its benefits in aiding weight loss. Previous studies have shown mixed results. A 2003 study found Acupuncture to be effective in weight loss treatment. In that sample, weekly ear acupuncture helped women lose weight more effectively.
An Australian trial has added credibility to the idea that Acupuncture can help in the fight against obesity. The results of the trial, published in a recent issue of Medical Acupuncture, suggest that acupuncture can be effective when used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program in helping obese people lose weight. It produces benefits beyond those experienced by diet and exercise alone.
The study involved 30 adult patients who were recruited from a general practice clinic in Australia. All of the patients where considered to be clinically obese, were not suffering from any type of debilitating diseases, and weighed between 172 and 265 pounds at the start of the trial.
In the control group, patients were instructed to follow a restricted diet that required them to consume two-thirds of their usual dietary intake and to limit fat intake for five weeks. They were also asked to follow an aerobic exercise program that required between 20 and 30 minutes of walking, cycling or swimming three times per week.
Patients in the acupuncture group were asked to follow the same diet and exercise program as the control group, but also received 20 minutes of Acupuncture twice per week for five weeks. In addition, a small patch containing a stainless steel pellet was taped over the hunger point of each ear, and worn for the duration of the study. Patients were asked to press on the pellets for one minute upon waking, before each meal or snack, and at other times in the morning and afternoon.
Analysis of measurements taken before and after the study showed significantly greater weight loss in the patients who received acupuncture compared to those who did not. Patients in the acupuncture group lost an average 10.6 pounds per person. Patients who followed the diet and exercise program, but who were not treated with acupuncture, only lost an average of 5.3 pounds over the same period of time. Nine acupuncture patients lost at least 11 pound during the course of treatment; only three control patients experienced the same type of weight loss.
The results of this study show that acupuncture can be an effective addition to regular exercise and a sensible diet in the promotion of weight loss.
SOURCE: Acupuncture Today |
Shedding Light on Trans Fats in Foods New FDA labeling requirement helps consumers spot these threats to heart health
FRIDAY, June 30 HealthDay News) -- Donuts, muffins and frozen pizzas all had their cover blown on Jan. 1, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated labeling of so-called "trans fats" in foods.
These treats, and many other commercially prepared foods, include the dangerous fats, which extend a product's shelf life. But, like saturated fats, trans fats are known to be risk factors for cardiovascular disease, raising LDL, or "bad" cholesterol levels.
Until this year, food labels listed the amount of saturated fat in products, but companies weren't required to detail the amount of trans fats, leaving diet-conscious consumers in the dark about the overall fat content of the foods they ate.
Now, however, any food with more than 0.5 grams of trans fats must reflect the amount of that fat in the labeling.
When looking at the new labeling, it's important to pay attention to recommended food portion sizes and only eat the amount suggested, Collins pointed out.
"There are two pieces to the new food labeling," she said. "One is to make good food choices, and the other is the amount of food you eat."
If food has less than 0.5 grams of trans fats, food companies don't need to list it as an ingredient, Collins said. In that case, you can look for the words "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated," which indicate the presence of trans fats, she noted.
But even tiny amounts of trans fats can add up, she added.
If there's a negligible amount of trans fats in, say, six crackers, that's OK, she said, "but if you eat half a box, it could be two and a half grams of trans fats."
Collins said the best way to use the new labeling is to add the saturated fats and trans fats together for the total "bad" fat content. The general recommendation for daily saturated and trans-fat consumption is no more than 20 grams, she said.
Source: HealthDay (nlm.nih.gov) |
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ION-CLEANSE cleansing/detoxification program:
It literally drains toxins from your lymph nodes out of your feet in twenty to thirty minutes. It is especially effective if done right after acupuncture treatment, since the channels are all open and ready to let the toxins out.
*The color of water will change depends on kinds of toxins that you have. $75 per session.
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The Healing Lab
Jenny C. Lee, L. Ac. Master Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Nutritionist
Main Office PALO ALTO (650) 380-1999 460 California Avenue Ste 102
Appointments Only Fremont (510) 792-2179 37982 Fremont Blvd.
San Jose (408) 316-0114 1680 The Alameda Ste 202
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Introducing New Service: ALLERGY CLEARING TREATMENT
AACT (Accelerated Allergy Clearing Treatment) is a revolutionary treatment system based on principles of acupuncture and the electromagnetic properties of all matter. This treatment leads to the permanent and medication-free elimination of any type of allergy. A series of AACT treatments will “re-educate” your body so it stops reacting defensively toward individual allergens and “accepts” them as a safe substance for your body. AACT is simple, non-invasive and extremely effective as the process involves using laser and tapping on acupressure points. The Technique is successfully practiced by trained health practitioners, including MD’s, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors and dentists.
Benefits of AACT
Common treatable allergies include dairy, caffeine, meat, peanuts, animal dander, dust mites, flowers, mold, pollen, trees, and many more. |
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