Marlton Acupuncture Center

27/08/2025

NJ Top Docs approval 2025

26/08/2025

I have changed the name of the business to Marlton Optimal Health to better align with my philosophy of wellness. My family and I have undergone changes to our diet, exercise and cooking meals and added some supplements. We have seen improvements in blood tests, weight and overall better stamina.
Acupuncture can be the starting point for a discussion to find the root cause of an illness such as arthritis, ADHD, Autism, IBS, Colitis, Allergies, Brain Fog and other chronic illnesses. I focus on diet changes and test for potential issues with the gut microbiome and toxins in the environment. Make an appointment and see how small changes in your health can have big results.

16/07/2025

World Health Organization's new 2023 quideline advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control. A systemic review of the available evidence suggests that the use of NSS (non-sugar sweeteners) does not confer any long-term benefits in reducing body fat in adults or children. Results suggest that there may be potential undesirable effects from long-term use of NSS, such as increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality in adults.
https://www.who.int/news/item/15-05-2023-who-advises-not-to-use-non-sugar-sweeteners-for-weight-control-in-newly-released-guideline

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

02/07/2025

Environmental Working Groups 2025 Guide for Produce. This year potatoes are on the list. As usual, Spinach and Strawberries are at the top of the list of the Dirty Dozen foods that should be purchased organically. They have a free app that is also very helpful for personal care items, sunscreens etc.
Dirty Dozen
1. Spinach 7. Nectarines
2. Strawberries 8. Pears
3. Kale, Collard, Mustard greens 9. Apples
4. Grapes 10. Blackberries
5. Peaches 11. Blueberries
6. Cherries 12. Potatoes

02/12/2024

Anxious or stressed around the holidays?
You can try auricular (ear) acupuncture. I have many patients that benefit from ear needles to control stress. The beneficial effect is usually within 24 hours. Call for an appointment today!

08/10/2024

This is the article from consumer reports that prompted the FDA to send out a third recall notice this year regarding lead in Cinnamon powders

Twelve of the 36 cinnamon powders and spice blends containing cinnamon had high levels of lead, according to Consumer Reports' testing.

08/10/2024

FDA has recalled several companies selling ground cinnamon, that have excess lead levels.

The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products because samples of products listed in the table were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

12/09/2024

Acupuncture and Cancer Management
You know acupuncture can help manage joint pain, but it can also aid in the side effects from cancer. Dry mouth, low white blood count and lymphedema from breast surgery. Even dealing with the trauma of being diagnosed with cancer. There are research studies showing that natural killer cells a (type of white blood cell) are improved when certain points are used. Lymphedema has been treated with good results. A large study in 2023 reviewed 7 studies with 422 patients and determined that Acupuncture "has great efficacy and safety for breast cancer related lymphedema"
Efficacy and safety of Acupuncture for chemotherapy induced leukopenia- Nian, J. et al Medicine 104(42) Oct 2022
Gland Surgery- Efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion for BCL
February 2023

04/09/2024

Artificial sweeteners are present in many foods today. A recent article from Healthgrades, which is a reputable online source for medical information, reports the incidence of stroke, cardiovascular problems and depression are increased with just two or more artificially sweetened drinks per day. If you have diabetes, then sugary drinks are also bad for you. The bottom line is unsweetened drinks are better for our health overall. Read the article https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/food-nutrition-and-diet/8-health-benefits-of-giving-up-diet-soda?cid=63emHLN061724BONUS

Diet soda is a sugar-free option vs. regular soda—but that doesn't mean it's good for you. Find out if diet soda is bad for you, the effects of diet soda on a keto diet, how diet soda can cause weight gain, and the ways your health can improve when you give up diet soda.

22/08/2024

Case report of reversal of autism symptoms in dizygotic twins.
Just saw in my medical feeds this interesting article of reversing autism symptoms through lifestyle and environmental medicine. The twins were diagnosed at 20 months of age with level 3 ASD. The parents were very involved and focused on addressing environmental exposures, lifestyle and diet. Labs were ordered to determine nutrient deficencies, heavy metal exposure and specific genomic testing for biochemical pathways. See the complete article at https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060641

The prevalence of autism has been increasing at an alarming rate. Even accounting for the expansion of autism spectrum disorder diagnostic (ASD) criteria throughout the 1990’s, there has been an over 300% increase in ASD prevalence since the year 2000. The often debilitating personal, familial, an...

31/07/2024

Many athletes in the Olympics have used acupuncture for relief of pain and muscle spasms. It's not just for elite athletes, it can be for high school, college or weekend warriors. Call for a free consultation!

26/07/2024

How to add fiber to your diet
Start slow. Adding too much fiber quickly can result in intestinal gas, cramping and bloating. Increase fiber gradually over a few weeks. Here are a few examples

Serving size Total fiber grams
Broccoli boiled 1 cup 5.0
Potato baked 1 cup 4.0
Strawberries 1 cup 3.0
Apple with skin 1 medium 4.5
Orange 1 medium 3.0
Brown rice 1 cup 3.5
Black Beans 1 cup 15.0
Lentils 1 cup 15.5
Almonds 1 oz @23 nuts 3.5