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 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 [...]
Can NSAIDs contribute to heart attacks? Given that in some populations like the elderly as many as 95% of people take NSAIDs safety is important to consider. And in all honesty, as my Ironman training is increasing and so is my age, I've been having some aches and pains myself that I would like a quick, simple, cheap solution [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It's days like these that make me so incredibly grateful to get to do what I do in life! I'm about to share with you one of the loveliest journeys off anti-depressants I have ever seen. You're welcome to hop straight to the video of Meghan's story below of getting off anti-depressants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QXf07D_XUg There are many reasons people seek help, [...]
Which sunscreen is safe? I get asked this question a lot, therefore this is the first in a series on Sunscreen Safety. But first - THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to Ironman Texas for Lionfish Central fundraiser! In just less than one week, we're at 84% of our goal! We are SO grateful! There's still time to join [...]
WOW! We have been learning SO MUCH recently! I wanted to take a moment and share THREE of the cases we've been learning and researching over here at Longevity. Why? Everyone has a core value, a belief that is so engrained in them they would do just about anything to uphold. Mine is that I REALLY like people [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) maintains that a proper diet is vital to achieving a healthy yin and yang balance. TCM practitioners understand that "cold" or "cooling" foods can adversely affect overall health and wellness. But before we discuss how these foods may affect you, it is essential to clarify what is meant by the term "cold foods." In Traditional [...]