Chinese Herbal Medicine for Weight Loss

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Weight Loss

Weight gain and obesity are increasingly common conditions in the United States and the Western world. The causes of being overweight are mostly an imbalanced diet, lack of exercise, genetic conditions, endocrine and hormonal imbalances, and stress. Research has shown certain medications including corticosteroids, anti-depressants, and seizure medicines can cause undesired weight gain. Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used as […]

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Acupuncture and Menopause

The term ‘menopause’ is derived from two Greek words: ‘mensis’ which means month and ‘pausis’ which means stop. Menopause thus literally translates to the stopping of monthly sequences. Menopause can be defined as the transition period prior to and after the end of a woman’s menstruation cycle (Gracia et al, 2005). It marks the end of a woman’s ability to […]

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Chinese Medicine and PMS

Chinese Medicine and PMS

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms usually occurring 1 to 2 weeks before a woman’s period starts, affecting up to 85 percent of menstruating women. One might experience psychological symptoms such as tension, irritability, tiredness, feelings of aggression or anger, depression, anxiety, loss of confidence, and feeling emotional. There may also be noticeable changes in sleep patterns and […]

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There are many Chinese herbs that can help you safely lose weight.

Chinese Herbs as Food Therapy

Research shows that certain Chinese herbs can double as culinary spices. It’s not just digestion that benefits from these herbs, but I was amazed at how much less my old joints hurt and how much clearer was my thinking.   And, while I loudly and clearly admit I am no “chef” I will say this: once you eliminate all preservatives from […]

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Cupping Therapy and Sciatica

Cupping Therapy and Sciatica

And then – after about 20 minutes – I realized I didn’t hurt anymore. At all. No pain – no prescription drugs!! Combining cupping therapy with a session of acupuncture, I walked out of the office much differently than when I walked in. So – armed with stretches and web links for sciatica treatments, I rushed home to research this thing […]

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The Acupuncturists of South Florida

The Acupuncturists of South Florida

The Acupuncturists, Landon Agoado and Robert Herbst are experienced acupuncturists serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Consultations are always free so call us at 954-586-2273. Take a look around our website to see just how amazing acupuncture is at treating many stubborn conditions.

Nutritional Support

Nutritional Support

Nutritional counseling is an integral part of every case that we treat. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are a powerful and effective method of treating many ailments, but sound nutrition provides a solid foundation to help prevent illness. Read more about Chinese medicine’s unique view of food…