Family Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine

09/13/2025

"Xiao Yao San (XYS) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulation of eight herbs. It has a long history of use for treating depression and anxiety, and to relieve stress. A modified formula, Jia Wei XYS, which includes two additional herbs, is often used to manage symptoms including anxiety, mood, and fatigue associated with climacteric syndrome."

An estimated 16% of patients with cancer experience depressive spectrum disorders in oncologic, hematologic, and palliative care settings, seriously affecting their quality of life. Although conventional antidepressants can be effective in many situations, they are associated with adverse effects, s...

09/12/2025

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09/12/2025

"Acupuncture research has identified clinically effective acupoints and combinations for migraine treatment using large-scale data mining of acupuncture prescriptions. Researchers ... analyzed 911 clinical trials, encompassing 1,610 prescriptions and 181 acupoints, to establish evidence-based guidelines for migraine care [1]."

https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/2377-migraine-treatment-acupuncture-combinations-identified

09/12/2025

Dear Friends,
Please remember to adjust all food recipes to your individualized diet!
BON APPETIT!!

Here is a super easy and basic recipe for Air Fryer Shrimp with no breading that is full of flavor and perfect for tossing with cooked pasta or serving on a salad.

09/12/2025

SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!
"- Chronic insomnia in older adults increased the risk of cognitive impairment and accelerated brain aging.
- Insomnia was linked to faster cognitive decline and greater amyloid and white matter hyperintensity burden.
- A bidirectional relationship likely underlies the association between insomnia and cognitive decline.

Chronic insomnia tied to accelerated brain aging

09/11/2025

WISDOM 101!!

09/11/2025

"A randomized controlled trial ... demonstrated that acupuncture significantly reduced postconcussion symptoms (PCS) in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and improved white matter microstructure as measured by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). DTI is an advanced form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that measures the diffusion, or movement, of water molecules in brain tissue. Unlike conventional MRI, which shows anatomical structure, DTI can detect microstructural changes in white matter tracts by mapping how water diffuses along axons. The study confirmed both short-term and long-term efficacy, establishing acupuncture as the only intervention in the trial to produce durable clinical and radiological benefits [1]."

Acupuncture significantly reduced postconcussion symptoms (PCS) in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and improved white matter microstructure.

09/11/2025

"- Air quality was tied to Alzheimer's disease pathology and cognitive function in an autopsy study.
- Alzheimer's neuropathology mediated most of air pollution's relationship with cognition.
- Air pollution is known as a key global modifiable risk factor for dementia prevention."

Brain changes were more severe in people exposed to higher levels of fine particulate matter

09/10/2025

BON APPETIT, FRIENDS!!

These 5-Minute Creamy Peanut Noodles are ready in a flash - the perfect easy vegan meal! Yields one serving but easy to multiply as needed.

09/10/2025

"A randomized controlled trial in adults with peptic ulcer and confirmed Helicobacter pylori infection found that adding the Chinese herbal regimen Anweiyang capsule and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang to standard quadruple therapy significantly increased H. pylori eradication rates, improved ulcer healing, and reduced serum inflammatory biomarkers over four weeks compared with standard therapy alone [1]."

A randomized controlled trial in adults with peptic ulcer and confirmed Helicobacter pylori infection found that adding the Chinese herbal regimen Anweiyang capsule and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang to standard quadruple therapy significantly increased H. pylori eradication rates, improved ulcer healing, and...

09/09/2025

"This summer’s acupuncture research highlights clinically relevant developments in allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and anxiety-related insomnia. Each study demonstrates how precise acupuncture protocols can produce measurable results, with clear procedural guidance for practitioners."

This summer’s acupuncture research highlights clinically relevant developments in allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and anxiety-related insomnia.