Dr. Vicki Weissler Horn

Dr. Vicki Weissler Horn A Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist & Clinical Homeopath, integrating Eastern & Western medicine.

General practice with specialty in fertility. I see patients in Laguna Beach, CA and distant zoom consultations/ WeisslerHolisticHealth.com

Empathy. Still who we are. Beautifully written by an ER physician.
07/07/2025

Empathy. Still who we are. Beautifully written by an ER physician.

The moral argument for global health is the strongest we have.

Great news! More dark chocolate!!
07/03/2025

Great news! More dark chocolate!!

Some good news for you today!

In a triple-blind randomized clinical trial, daily consumption of 78% dark chocolate for 8 weeks significantly reduced depression scores in menopausal women, with no observed effects on sleep quality or anthropometric measures.

Quality matters when choosing chocolate. Opting for high-cocoa content (80% or more), organic, and fair-trade varieties may help reduce added sugars and pesticide exposure, while supporting ethical sourcing. Artisanal or small-batch options are often less processed, which may preserve more of cacao’s natural compounds.

Additionally, be mindful of cadmium and lead, which can be present in some chocolates due to environmental factors. Choosing brands that conduct third-party testing or source from regions with lower soil contamination may help minimize exposure.

So many benefits of intermittent fasting.
07/03/2025

So many benefits of intermittent fasting.

New research found that intermittent fasting doesn’t just help with weight loss—it actually rewires your brain. Scientists discovered that fasting causes changes in the brain area responsible for controlling impulses and appetite, called the left inferior frontal orbital gyrus. Participants who practiced intermittent fasting lost about 17 pounds on average, but the most exciting part is how their brains transformed alongside changes in gut bacteria.

During fasting, beneficial microbes like Coprococcus comes and Eubacterium hallii thrived, producing compounds that travel through the bloodstream to the brain. These compounds influence brain chemistry, helping improve impulse control and possibly cognitive function. This research shows that fasting’s effects go beyond diet and metabolism—it actively reshapes brain function by linking gut health with brain activity. The findings highlight how the gut-brain connection plays a key role in controlling hunger and behavior, offering new insights for weight management and mental health.

Risks of chronic stress. Take some breaths…
07/03/2025

Risks of chronic stress. Take some breaths…

Scientists found that chronic stress can increase the risk of stroke by making conditions like high blood pressure, inflammation, and unhealthy lifestyle habits worse over time. While stress itself isn’t a traditional risk factor like cholesterol or smoking, long-term exposure quietly sets the stage for damage to blood vessels that can lead to ischemic strokes—the most common type—or, less often, hemorrhagic strokes caused by bleeding in the brain. Research found that stress hormones released during prolonged stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, raise blood pressure, blood sugar, inflammation, and blood clotting—all harmful for vascular health.

People in lower socioeconomic groups face more stressors, making them especially vulnerable. Chronic stress can also lead to poor diet, less exercise, smoking, bad sleep, and skipping medications, which increase stroke risk even more. Scientists say managing stress through daily healthy habits, mindfulness, and professional help plays a key role in preventing stroke and protecting heart and brain health. Although stress can be hard to measure like blood pressure, the link between chronic stress and stroke risk is clear in large population studies.

Delicious foods for our health.
06/29/2025

Delicious foods for our health.

For the good of your health, you might want to favor a wider mix of flavonoids in your diet.

Supplementing with creatine shows promise for improved cognition.
06/20/2025

Supplementing with creatine shows promise for improved cognition.

An interesting new article suggests value of creatine supplementation in Alzheimer's disease

Thank you John Robbin’s for your life’s work. We have all learned so much from you. Blessings on your journey onward. 🙏🙏
06/14/2025

Thank you John Robbin’s for your life’s work. We have all learned so much from you. Blessings on your journey onward. 🙏🙏

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of John Robbins, co-founder of Food Revolution Network and a true pioneer in the movement for healthy, ethical, and sustainable food.

John’s work wasn’t just about food — it was about justice, love, and the deep interconnection of all life. He helped millions reimagine what it means to nourish themselves and the world. From walking away from the Baskin-Robbins empire to dedicating his life to truth and transformation, John was a light in the world.

We’ve created a memorial page to honor his extraordinary life and legacy. It features a heartfelt video tribute, messages from movement leaders, and a space to share your own reflections, memories, grief, gratitude, celebrations, and prayers.

Visit the memorial page here: foodrevolution.org/john-robbins

John’s journey has ended — but our work continues. If you feel moved to honor his legacy, we invite you to support the nonprofit he and Ocean founded to carry his vision forward: Food Revolution Alliance. You can learn more or make a contribution in John’s memory here: foodrevolutionalliance.org

May all be fed. May all be healed. May all be loved.

I’m weird. Anyone else want to join me on this health journey?
05/20/2025

I’m weird. Anyone else want to join me on this health journey?

Be weird.

Benefits of simply walking.
05/20/2025

Benefits of simply walking.

Walking is amazing. Those who walk more do better across multiple domains of health but especially cognition. Source: Association of Daily Step Count and Intensity With Incident Dementia in 78 430 Adults Living in the UK, JAMA Neurology

More and more research on Creatine.
05/08/2025

More and more research on Creatine.

Here’s how creatine can support brain function after a poor night’s sleep – but these benefits are never an excuse to stop prioritizing sleep.

Great news!! Another way that acupuncture can boost fertility.
05/08/2025

Great news!! Another way that acupuncture can boost fertility.

There are many ways to support your hormones as you age—nutrition, lifestyle, and even ancient practices like acupuncture, which has been used for thousands of years. A recent preclinical study found that acupuncture may help slow ovarian aging by regulating the HPO axis and key hormonal signaling pathways. While this research is in animals, it opens the door to exploring acupuncture's role in hormone health.

The takeaway? Nourish your body with stress-supportive tools—food, movement, mindset—and consider integrative options like acupuncture (one of my go-to favorites!).

Great benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.
05/08/2025

Great benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

One gram of omega-3 per day slowed aging in older adults, and the effect was stronger when combined with vitamin D and exercise.

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