Dear Friends & Family,
I would like to thank the friends and families of the Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic who made last night such a huge success. Because of the positive responses of everyone involved, we are pleased to announce that we are already planning our next workshop for the end of March. We will keep you posted as we finalize the details and we are already looking forward to sharing this experience with you, your friends and family, anyone that you know who may be able to benefit from this exciting new protocol.
Thanks again with love,
The Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Food Preservatives Linked to Hyperactivity in Children
Researchers in Great Britain have demonstrated that there is a link between hyperactivity in children and the artificial colors and food preservatives in their diet. The study was commissioned by the British Food Standards Agency and carried out at Southhampton University.
The Agency’s Committee on Toxicity’s (COT) evaluation of the study has lead to an
advisory which suggests that consumption of mixes of certain artificial food colors
together with the preservative sodium benzoate, could be linked to an adverse effect on a child’s behavior. Sodium benzoate is a food preservative commonly found in most
popular soft drinks, fruit juices and salad dressings. The study involved two separate groups of about 300 children. The first group consisted of 3-year-olds and the second group of 8- and 9-year-olds. Each group was given one of three possible mixtures to drink over three one-week periods. The first received a drink with no preservatives or dyes; the second the amount of the substances typically found in soft drinks; and a third group that received a weaker amount of dyes and preservatives.
Researchers found greater amounts of hyperactivity in both groups among the ones
who received the highest amounts of preservatives and dyes. Also, it was found that
both groups responded with more hyperactivity to the reduced quantity test drink, but
that the younger children responded more than the older group. As a result of the study, a COT statement said, “We consider that this study has provided supporting evidence suggesting that certain mixtures of food colors, together with the preservative sodium benzoate are associated with an increase of hyperactivity in children from the general population.”
Professor Jim Stevenson of Southhampton University authored the study and said,
“This has been a major study investigating an important area of research. The results
suggest that consumption of certain mixtures of artificial food colors and sodium benzoate preservative are associated with increases in hyperactive behavior in children. However, parents should not think that simply taking these additives out of food will prevent hyperactive disorders. We know that many other influences are at work, but this, at least, is one a child can avoid.”
The Agency’s Committee on Toxicity’s (COT) evaluation of the study has lead to an
advisory which suggests that consumption of mixes of certain artificial food colors
together with the preservative sodium benzoate, could be linked to an adverse effect on a child’s behavior. Sodium benzoate is a food preservative commonly found in most
popular soft drinks, fruit juices and salad dressings. The study involved two separate groups of about 300 children. The first group consisted of 3-year-olds and the second group of 8- and 9-year-olds. Each group was given one of three possible mixtures to drink over three one-week periods. The first received a drink with no preservatives or dyes; the second the amount of the substances typically found in soft drinks; and a third group that received a weaker amount of dyes and preservatives.
Researchers found greater amounts of hyperactivity in both groups among the ones
who received the highest amounts of preservatives and dyes. Also, it was found that
both groups responded with more hyperactivity to the reduced quantity test drink, but
that the younger children responded more than the older group. As a result of the study, a COT statement said, “We consider that this study has provided supporting evidence suggesting that certain mixtures of food colors, together with the preservative sodium benzoate are associated with an increase of hyperactivity in children from the general population.”
Professor Jim Stevenson of Southhampton University authored the study and said,
“This has been a major study investigating an important area of research. The results
suggest that consumption of certain mixtures of artificial food colors and sodium benzoate preservative are associated with increases in hyperactive behavior in children. However, parents should not think that simply taking these additives out of food will prevent hyperactive disorders. We know that many other influences are at work, but this, at least, is one a child can avoid.”
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Green Tea Reduces Psychological Distress in Elderly
It may seem rather self-evident that a hot cup of tea would be the perfect de-stresser. Now, a group of researchers from the University of Tokyo has tested the idea that tea - specifically green tea - reduces stress, and found some surprising results.
Niu et al., writing in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, looked at the association between green tea and depressive symptoms in 1,058 elderly Japanese subjects age 70 or greater.1 A self-administered questionnaire was used to determine green tea intake. The 30-item Geriatric Depression Scale was used to evaluate depressive symptoms.
The odds ratios for mild and severe depressive symptoms were 0.96 for those subjects who drank two to three cups of green tea per day (95 percent confidence interval [CI], 0.66 - 1.42). For those subjects who consumed four or more cups of green tea per day, the odds ratios were 0.56 (95 percent CI, 0.39 - 0.81; P = 0.001).
According to the researchers, "A more frequent consumption of green tea was associated with a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms in the community-dwelling older population."
Another study from the same research group, published a month earlier in the same journal, showed similar results.2 In this second study, researchers analyzed data on daily green tea consumption for 42,093 Japanese individuals age 40 or greater. Psychological distress was measured on the Kessler 6-item psychological distress scale. Information on other lifestyle factors was also collected with the questionnaire. Overall, 6 percent of the respondents were rated as having psychological distress.
The researchers found an inverse association between green tea consumption and psychological distress in fact, the odds of subjects who drank five or more cups per day of green tea developing psychological distress was significantly lower than among those who consumed one cup or less per day. In this study, the researchers concluded, "Green tea consumption was inversely associated with psychological distress even after adjustment for possible confounding factors."
So the next time you are feeling yourself getting frazzled, brew up some green tea. It will do you a world of good.
References
Niu K, Hozawa A, Kuriyama S, et al. Green tea consumption is associated with depressive symptoms in the elderly. Am J Clin Nutr 2009 Dec;90(6):1615-22.
Hozawa A, Kuriyama S, Nakaya N, et al. Green tea consumption is associated with lower psychological distress in a general population: the Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2009 Nov;90(5):1390-6.
Niu et al., writing in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, looked at the association between green tea and depressive symptoms in 1,058 elderly Japanese subjects age 70 or greater.1 A self-administered questionnaire was used to determine green tea intake. The 30-item Geriatric Depression Scale was used to evaluate depressive symptoms.
The odds ratios for mild and severe depressive symptoms were 0.96 for those subjects who drank two to three cups of green tea per day (95 percent confidence interval [CI], 0.66 - 1.42). For those subjects who consumed four or more cups of green tea per day, the odds ratios were 0.56 (95 percent CI, 0.39 - 0.81; P = 0.001).
According to the researchers, "A more frequent consumption of green tea was associated with a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms in the community-dwelling older population."
Another study from the same research group, published a month earlier in the same journal, showed similar results.2 In this second study, researchers analyzed data on daily green tea consumption for 42,093 Japanese individuals age 40 or greater. Psychological distress was measured on the Kessler 6-item psychological distress scale. Information on other lifestyle factors was also collected with the questionnaire. Overall, 6 percent of the respondents were rated as having psychological distress.
The researchers found an inverse association between green tea consumption and psychological distress in fact, the odds of subjects who drank five or more cups per day of green tea developing psychological distress was significantly lower than among those who consumed one cup or less per day. In this study, the researchers concluded, "Green tea consumption was inversely associated with psychological distress even after adjustment for possible confounding factors."
So the next time you are feeling yourself getting frazzled, brew up some green tea. It will do you a world of good.
References
Niu K, Hozawa A, Kuriyama S, et al. Green tea consumption is associated with depressive symptoms in the elderly. Am J Clin Nutr 2009 Dec;90(6):1615-22.
Hozawa A, Kuriyama S, Nakaya N, et al. Green tea consumption is associated with lower psychological distress in a general population: the Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2009 Nov;90(5):1390-6.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Friends & Family Night!
Hello & Happy (Belated) Valentine’s Day!
For those of you who live in San Diego, I hope you are enjoying the welcome change in the weather. What a beautiful day it is out there. At the clinic we are looking at the day through the window, but it's enough just knowing the sun is back.
We have an event coming up for friends and family of the clinic on February 24th at 6:30 pm at our Mission Valley location. We are holding a screening and educational function on Meningeal Decompression Protocol, or as we call it, MDP. MDP can be used to treat fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue to name just a few of the areas that patients have used it for and seen great improvements in.
This new protocol, developed by Paul Whitcomb, D.C. of the Neurologic Relief Center in Lake Tahoe, California is Meningeal Decompression. The Meninges is the system of membranes enveloping the central nervous system. The primary function of the Meninges and of the spinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system. It makes sense that if the Meninges is compressed the protection is compromised. A normal alignment of the C-1 and the occipital provides a clear opening through which the spinal cord is free and unencumbered; and Dr. Whitcomb knew if he could find a way to relieve the pressure on the Meninges and reopen the normal passageway for the spinal cord that normal nerve responses could be restored and the various bodily systems would function as intended.
Let this blog serve as an invitation to check out this exciting new treatment and see if it could work for you! We will be serving snacks and educating you about MDP on the 24th of February at 6:30. You can bring your friends and family too!
Please R.S.V.P. with us by phone at 619.265.0291 or via email at clinic@awcsandiego.com and reserve your space now.
For those of you who live in San Diego, I hope you are enjoying the welcome change in the weather. What a beautiful day it is out there. At the clinic we are looking at the day through the window, but it's enough just knowing the sun is back.
We have an event coming up for friends and family of the clinic on February 24th at 6:30 pm at our Mission Valley location. We are holding a screening and educational function on Meningeal Decompression Protocol, or as we call it, MDP. MDP can be used to treat fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue to name just a few of the areas that patients have used it for and seen great improvements in.
This new protocol, developed by Paul Whitcomb, D.C. of the Neurologic Relief Center in Lake Tahoe, California is Meningeal Decompression. The Meninges is the system of membranes enveloping the central nervous system. The primary function of the Meninges and of the spinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system. It makes sense that if the Meninges is compressed the protection is compromised. A normal alignment of the C-1 and the occipital provides a clear opening through which the spinal cord is free and unencumbered; and Dr. Whitcomb knew if he could find a way to relieve the pressure on the Meninges and reopen the normal passageway for the spinal cord that normal nerve responses could be restored and the various bodily systems would function as intended.
Let this blog serve as an invitation to check out this exciting new treatment and see if it could work for you! We will be serving snacks and educating you about MDP on the 24th of February at 6:30. You can bring your friends and family too!
Please R.S.V.P. with us by phone at 619.265.0291 or via email at clinic@awcsandiego.com and reserve your space now.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sork Talk February 16th, 2010
Happy Monday Fellow Wellness Fans!
We are having a Stork Talk next week on the 16th of February at The Courtyard Marriot in Mission Valley/Hotel Circle from 5 to 7 pm.
Dr. Sklar will be giving an informative lecture on the subject of fertility and the natural approaches, including acupuncture, that may be taken to increase the chances of pregnancy.
If you or anyone you know could benefit from learning more about this topic, please join us on the 16th, we would love to help you on your journey.
The lecture is free and open to the public but please R.S.V.P.
You can reach us with questions and to R.V.S.P. either by email at educator@awcsandiego.com or by calling us directly at 619.264.0291.
What: Stork Talk
When: February 16th 5-7pm
Where: Courtyard Marriott at 595 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA. 92108.
We are having a Stork Talk next week on the 16th of February at The Courtyard Marriot in Mission Valley/Hotel Circle from 5 to 7 pm.
Dr. Sklar will be giving an informative lecture on the subject of fertility and the natural approaches, including acupuncture, that may be taken to increase the chances of pregnancy.
If you or anyone you know could benefit from learning more about this topic, please join us on the 16th, we would love to help you on your journey.
The lecture is free and open to the public but please R.S.V.P.
You can reach us with questions and to R.V.S.P. either by email at educator@awcsandiego.com or by calling us directly at 619.264.0291.
What: Stork Talk
When: February 16th 5-7pm
Where: Courtyard Marriott at 595 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA. 92108.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
February 1st!
It's hard to believe that one month has passed already in this new year. January was a busy and enjoyable month full of bringing in the new as well as keeping up with the old. We have great expectations for 2010 here at the Wellness Clinic as far as helping to educate as many people as possible about the benefits of integrated Oriental Medicine.
We have also set some personal goals in the clinic as far as our own health and wellness. We're joining gyms, going organic, getting acupuncture treatments, volunteering, educating ourselves about green living and reaching for the stars. I hope that you will join us in some of these endeavors. The positive impact of these pursuits will be felt quickly with in and you may be happily surprised how they will also affect your loved ones as well as your community.
Here are a few links that may be helpful;
http://www.missionvalley.ymca.org/
http://organic.org/
http://www.awcsandiego.com/
http://www.volunteersandiego.org/HomePage/index.php/home.html
http://www.thegreenguide.com/
We have also set some personal goals in the clinic as far as our own health and wellness. We're joining gyms, going organic, getting acupuncture treatments, volunteering, educating ourselves about green living and reaching for the stars. I hope that you will join us in some of these endeavors. The positive impact of these pursuits will be felt quickly with in and you may be happily surprised how they will also affect your loved ones as well as your community.
Here are a few links that may be helpful;
http://www.missionvalley.ymca.org/
http://organic.org/
http://www.awcsandiego.com/
http://www.volunteersandiego.org/HomePage/index.php/home.html
http://www.thegreenguide.com/
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