http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Specialists serving Santa Barbara and the Web Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:23:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Natural health and environmental consciousness go hand in hand. Here is a sampling of what we are doing with our move to create a healthier clinic environment for you and the planet. Cork Floors: Cork is a sustainably harvested renewable resource made from the bark of the cork oak tree. It ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=392 We are thrilled to announce that we will be moving the clinic to Las Aves, a wellness focused multi-use space in mid-September! Tucked on the edge of Santa Barbara and Montecito, adjacent to the Bird Refuge and seconds off Hwy 101, our new location will offer the quality, comfort ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=391 Originally, Chinese Medicine was used as a form of preventative care. So strong was its efficacy that physicians in ancient China were paid only to keep their patients well. If a patient became sick, the doctor was not paid again until the patient recaptured their wellness. Thousands of years later, acupuncture, ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=387 Remember how we treat your right elbow for your left knee pain or your left ankle for your right shoulder pain? Well, a new study from Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), gives research credence to why its efficacy. Dr. Philip Lang and ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=380 The search for the biological reasons behind the effectiveness of acupuncture has been ongoing for decades. Interesting research on how acupuncture works was published in today's Wall Street Journal. Acupuncture and Western Medicine operate under two different (yet complementary) paradigms and this research is another step toward bridging the ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=365 What are antioxidants? Why do we need them? Antioxidants are molecules that can prevent the oxidation of other molecules and the resulting free radicals that are produced. Antioxidants can help protect the body against such things as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, cataracts, allergies, diabetes, auto-immune diseases, chronic physical stress, environmental ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=77 1. Recognize that all spaces in your home are equal and unique. Claiming that your living room is more important than your laundry room because more people see it is similar to saying my thighs are not that important because I wear clothes that cover them. I am here to tell ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=330 We all want to maintain the supple, flawless skin of our youth. The secret is simple and you have an opportunity to discover it at least 3 times per day, every day of the year. A balanced diet focusing on whole foods could be the secret to the radiant complexion ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=236 Caffeine consumption is one diet and lifestyle choice that may need to be considered if you are having trouble conceiving. Research has shown that drinking anywhere from one to four cups of coffee per day has been associated with delayed conception in women trying to get pregnant. In another study, ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=85 Do you find yourself feeling less than 100 percent around your menstrual cycle? If you know that your experience could be improved, read on. We are here to let you know that it can be a comfortable time with very little to complain about. What does a  healthy menstrual cycle ... http://www.pointsofhealth.org/blog/?p=251