Archive for June, 2008

Long Live Pizza!

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Who doesnt love pizza. Even my doctor has said " pizza is healthy, its a balanced diet" then he backtracked and said " well... its probably healthier without so much cheese." Who is he kidding? Pizza isn't healthy. Its filled with carbs, and sugary sauce and lots of cheese, and not ...

Lose Weight With Acupuncture

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

The cause of weight gain can be attributed to many things... breakup with significant other, depression, love of food, etc.  The trend for a while was using diet pills but now people are finding those not to work so well in the long run.  Acupuncture can get to the root ...

Acupuncture Face Rejuvenation vs Botox

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

What is face rejuvenation in acupuncture:  It is a non surgical method of reducing wrinkles.  It can help release physical, emotional, and mental patterns that contribute to aging and causes disease.  The great thing about the face is that while you are using the treatment for vanity purposes,  you are also ...

What is Cupping?

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I'm sure some of you may recall the picture of Gwyneth Paltrow at the academy awards with big red and blue circular bruises lining her back in her beautiful made for red carpet gown. These were not abuse marks, but marks belonging to an ancient method of chinese medicine called ...

Theory of Yin/Yang

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I remember when I was in grade school the trend for a few months was the yin/yang necklace. Everyone had one but I don't think anyone knew what it was or what it meant, just that it was the cool thing to have. As embarrassing as it is ...

Managing Menstrual Pain with Acupuncture

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Maybe it starts with a headache or you feel more clumsy than usual or, curiously, the world is suddenly full of jerks. You know what's coming as you wait for the cramps to arrive like the jaws of death around your waist. Technically, it's called dysmenorrhea or the medical condition characterized ...

Dental Acupuncture

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Going to the dentist can be a scary experience, especially if we need a cavity drilled.  My first cavity happened last year and I was terrified of having the novacaine needle put into my mouth.  I remembered that needle from when I had my wisdom teeth pulled and all I ...

Punk Rawker

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Bonobos on 23rd street is the ideal choice for quick and cheap, on the go raw food. It has a cafeteria style dining room with a killer selection of raw food.  For drinks there selection is extensive of agave lemonade, fresh coconut water, and fresh fruit and vegetable juices.  There ...

I like it Raw

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

For those special occasions we have to have the right atmosphere, the right lighting, and of course the right food.  At PURE FOOD AND WINE in Union Square raw food goes to new levels.  This is not for the thrifty spender but the food enthusiast at heart.  The staff is ...

More Cakes, baby

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Gluten-Free, Sugar Free, Vegan... and TASTY!! What more could one ask for!? Babycakesnyc has all this and more.  Their products are made from gluten-free spelt flour and sweetened with agave which is suitable for * most * type 2 diabetics. Try the red velvet cupcakes as they are my favorite!  If you ...