6 Ways Stretching Benefits Your Health
Stretching benefits and improves flexibility and mobility, both of which have a positive impact on our overall health, wellness and longevity.
Overcoming Low Energy with a Sense of Purpose
While there are various ways to address low energy —both mentally and physically—many people find the answer lies in connecting with a deeper sense of purpose.
The Relationship Between Pain and Low Energy
Low energy and pain are typically perceived as distinct and separate medical issues, but they are often strongly interrelated.
Why is there brain fog EVERYWHERE right now?
Why is there SO MUCH brain fog right now? But first, a little laughter... "Why did the sun go to school? To get a little brighter! Just like us, always learning to shine brighter in our wellness journey!" Today, we're diving deep into the topic of the recent solar activity, its impact on Earth's axial stability, and the profound [...]
Superfood that I forgot about!
Here's a question that I get asked all of the time. I'm an acupuncture physician and an applied clinical nutritionist, and I'm the President of Longevity Wellness. I'm Cynthia Clark, and the question is, how do I spend the least amount of money on supplements and on healthcare? This question is really close to my heart because I grew [...]
Rancid Oil and Alzheimer’s
Rancid oils are oils that have undergone oxidative degradation, and they can contribute to Azheimer's. Oxidative degradation is a process where the oil reacts with oxygen in the air and breaks down. This process can result in the formation of harmful compounds, such as free radicals, that can be damaging to cells and tissues in the body. Consuming rancid [...]
Chinese Herbs and Anxiety
Can Chinese herbs be used to treat even severe diseases like anxiety? Chinese Herbs Anxiety Chinese herbs have been used to treat a variety of health options including anxiety for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. They are powerful supporters of mental health, as they approach it from a different standpoint altogether. Here's why: in Chinese [...]
Heart Healthy Herbs
Frankincense Heart Healthy Herbs - Difference between essential oils and herbs Herbs and essential oils are both derived from plants, but they are different in a few key ways: Preparation: Herbs are usually prepared by drying the plant material and using it in teas, tinctures, or other forms of supplementation. Essential oils are obtained by distilling the plant material, [...]
Zoloft and Heart Disease
Zoloft and Heart Disease Have you noticed people have been more wound up in recent years? Maybe you've noticed it in personal interactions, or how the drivers on the road seem to be a little crazier. You're right, they are a little crazier right now - please be attentive and alert while driving! During COVID, when many people [...]
Pain killers, low back pain, memory and happy endings!
A Heartbreaking Story with a Happy Ending about lower back pain and pain killers Pain killers can cause personality changes and memory issues, but there is good news. Some time ago a gentleman in his mid-40’s walked into my clinic with a story that really hit my heart. In his mid-20’s, when everything was going fine in life, he had [...]