Collagen research has exploded over the last 10 years. In early iterations, collagen supplementation was identified as a strong proponent for healthy growth of hair, skin, and fingernails. New studies show that collagen is also a vital component for soft tissue development in joints and ligaments. But while the benefits of collagen continue to be … Read moreCollagen & Caffeine

While autoimmune disease may not be completely curable, removing the triggers can often lead to a significant reduction in symptoms. Autoimmunity is a condition where the body attacks itself. Some conditions that are autoimmune in nature are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis. I’ve put together some guidelines to address certain triggers in our diets … Read moreAddressing Autoimmunity

Pretty much everyone has heard that fish oil is good for you. Eat fish, eat your veggies. Omega-3’s!!! Nowadays, omega-6 fatty acids are rampant. The best available evidence that we have, regarding omega-3:omega-6 ratio, points to ancient humans having a 1:1 ratio. These days, that ratio is around 1 to 16! What does that mean? … Read moreOmega-3s and Your Health

Before I begin, I am not a cardiologist, and if you are concerned about your cholesterol, please consult with your primary doctor about it. This blog is strictly informational in nature. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who suffer from high LDL cholesterol are twice as likely to develop heart … Read moreAcupuncture & Cholesterol

We are in the dead of winter, and I don’t know about you…but this weather is getting to me. Seasonal Affective Disorder is in full swing it seems with a lot people out there. I wanted to share some tips on how to combat the lack of sunlight and, potentially, help boost your mood during … Read moreWinter Blues Tips

Hey everyone, When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, research shows that fewer than 10% keep their goals for more than a few months. If you’re one of those people, it is by no means because you aren’t good enough. It’s because reaching new goals requires building new habits, and habit-forming is difficult. However, reaching … Read moreNew Year, New Habits

Acupuncture isn’t always directed toward a particular disease or condition. It works by activating the body’s self-healing ability, which I explained briefly in a previous blog (https://www.gloyeskeacupuncturepointe.com/acupuncture-for-pain/). This is why acupuncture can address everything from irritable bowel syndrome to back pain to the side effects of chemotherapy. It’s a very broad medicine. When you get … Read moreAcupuncture Treats the Whole Body

Turmeric is the most widely recognized, researched, and commonly used medicinal spice. Few medicinal plants possess its breadth of qualities and healing uses. For over 4,000 years turmeric, or the “spice of life,” as it is affectionately called, has been woven into the very fabric of Indian, Tibetan, Bhutanese, and Chinese Medicine. It is used … Read moreThe Benefits of Turmeric

Hippocrates: “All disease begins in the gut.” Gluten is a controversial topic these days. To cut to the chase, gluten can affect nearly every tissue in the body, including the brain, skin, endocrine system, stomach, liver, blood vessels, smooth muscles, and even the nuclei of cells. What is it? It’s one of several proteins that … Read moreAll About Gluten

Sugar…That word that sounds the alarm to the majority of people. “We need it to survive…No, we don’t need it…go keto…go vegan…blah, blah, blah.” I want to clear up some confusion in this blog about sugar and why it’s a good idea to limit the amount of sugar we consume in our diets. To be … Read moreSugar & Inflammation