Category Archives: Topics in Health

Acupuncture in Kandahar

Posted on December 6, 2011 by eresko

Check out this video uploaded by the Department of Defense! Presently, the Department of Defense (DOD) and even the Veterans Administration (VA) is increasingly using Acupuncture as a treatment modality. This is truly a great thing to see as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, In the Military, Pain Management, Stress Relief, Topics in Health | Tagged Acupuncture in Kandahar, Acupuncture in the Military, Alternative pain relief, DOD Acupuncture, pain management, traumatic brain injury & acupuncture | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cold & Flu, Pain Management, Research, Topics in Health, Women's Health | Tagged Acupuncture, Ai ye, analgesia, artemisia vulgaris, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, chronic pain, Direct Moxa, Gastro-intestinal disorders, how does moxa work, How does moxibustion work scientifically, Immunity, Indirect Moxa, inflammatory conditions, Infrared radiation, Kidney disorders, moxa & immunity, Moxibustion, mugwort, Smokeless moxa, Ulcers | 2 Comments

How To Get The Most Out of Your Training

Posted on May 15, 2011 by eresko

I recently read an article from mercola.com that inspired me to post on this subject. Exercise is always supposed to be beneficial right? Well in most cases, yes, most of us actually do need more exercise & it’s health benefits are … Continue reading →

Posted in Exercise, Exercise & Lifestyle, Stress Relief | Tagged adaptogens, benefits of exercise, cortisol response, high intensity interval training, hiit, how to get the most out of your training, Kettlebell training, low level aerobic activity, neural charge, overtraining, Recovery, skogg gym, Sports Training, stress & exercise, stress management, tabata | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Environmental Medicine, Nutrition, Research, Topics in Health | Tagged british journal of dermatology, dermatology, dermatology and alternative medicine, eczema, EWG, skin deep, skin disorders, skin rashes, sls, sodium laurel sulfate, treatments for eczema | Comments Off

Just Be

Posted on July 23, 2010 by eresko

I recently just had the most wonderful 3 week vacation ever! It was filled with Idaho outdoors, sunshine, relaxation, weddings, bbq’s, mtn. biking, road riding, friends & family… just to name a few! I’m clearly still in denial that we started our … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Stress Relief, Topics in Health | Tagged born to run, Erin Resko, inspiration, relaxation, Stress Relief, way of the peaceful warrior, zen | 2 Comments