Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss My rating: 4 of 5 stars While it is not particularly eye-opening that Big Food manipulates processed food for maximum impact, the history…
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New Study – Acupuncture & Herbs For Menstrual Cramps
Acupuncture is effective for the broad range of women’s health issues. In the state of Nevada, Oriental Medicine Doctors are required to be nationally certified in Herbal Medicine, and herbal medicine has many and versatile…
Dr. Lanier’s view on recent story: 100s of gold needles left in South Korean woman’s knees
Every month or so a new story attempting to debunk acupuncture makes the rounds on the Internet. I saw this story in an obscure journal yesterday, now it’s in the Daily Mail, a UK publication.…
Do organically produced foods have higher nutritional value?
When I advise patients on nutrition, this question always comes up: organic or not? My response is that everyone should just establish the habit of getting more veggies on their plates, and more fruit into…
Book Review: China Study
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health by T. Colin Campbell My rating: 5 of 5 stars A book that…
Acupuncture may be antitdote for allergies
If seasonal allergies plague you, consider acupuncture and Chinese herbs to alleviate your symptoms. Acupuncture encourages the body to use its own resources to promote self-healing, reduce inflammation, and stop pain. The study in the…
New Research Reveals Acupuncture Unlocks Frozen Shoulder Pain
In my practice, many patients have experienced relief from shoulder pain that has plagued them for years. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, can not only be a very painful condition, the limitation in…
New CT Scans Reveal Acupuncture Points
Recent research shows the reality of acupuncture points on the body using CT scans – a series of X-rays used to create cross-sectional images of acupuncture points. They show up because they “have a higher…
Dr. Anita Lanier recommends Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life
This is one of the most succinct and useful health and wellness books I’ve ever read. Written partly as a memoir, it offers a summation of research on what cancer is. Also addressed are how…
Auricular Acupuncture is an Effective Means of Treating Body and Mind
In my clinic, I offer ear acupuncture at low cost for established patients. Auricular acupuncture is a simple, low-cost, and effective means of healing the mind via the body. The ear reflex points correspond with…