Category Archives: Allergies

Not Your Typical Allergy

Posted on August 4, 2020 by eresko

What do avocados, bananas, spinach, and some probiotics have in common? Well, for most you’d think, all healthy foods, rich in essential nutrients and great additions to your diet for living a healthy lifestyle right? For most, yes, for … Continue reading →

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8 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Acupuncture

Posted on July 22, 2020 by eresko

Acupuncture is a medical treatment that involves the use of thin needles that are inserted into the body at very specific locations. Acupuncture is one of the primary components of traditional Chinese medicine, which also includes Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, … Continue reading →

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Human Test Subjects

Posted on June 4, 2012 by eresko

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO’s) is a common term we hear these days. They (and by they I’m mostly talking about Monsanto) are beginning to take over our natural food sources by chemically as well as genetically altering them beyond their … Continue reading →

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How Does Moxibustion Work?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by eresko

One of the most useful modalities in Chinese Medicine is the herb known as Moxibustion. Otherwise known as Mugwort, Artemisia Vulgaris, or Ai Ye (chinese pinyin); it can be used in a number of different ways. It can be taken … Continue reading →

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Treating Eczema

Posted on November 15, 2010 by eresko

As if people suffering from Eczema really want more to deal with, a study recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology claims that using emollient skin lotions that contain Sodium Laurel Sulfates (SLS) on eczematous skin might exacerbate the … Continue reading →

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