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1. Too much Vitamin A Overdoing vitamin A-containing supplements or medications can trigger hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Thedaily value for vitamin A is 5,000 International Units (IU) per day for adults and kids over age 4; supplements can contain 2,500 to 10,000 IU. 2. Lack of… Read More

1. Can acupuncture really help me to quit smoking? Yes, but the person has to be ready to quit. Sometime I see people in the clinic that have been peer pressured into coming by their spouse or loved one, and they’re not really ready to quit. Generally, I tell patients… Read More

1. Get a good night’s sleep! Today, people are so busy working on their laptops and smart phones until the wee hours of the night and then wonder why they can’t fall asleep. Creating a night time routine to get your body ready for rest is imperative to sleeping soundly. Read More

1. Acupuncture treats your whole body Acupuncture is a holistic approach to medicine, meaning it isn’t directed toward a particular disease or condition. It works instead by activating the body’s self-healing ability. This is why acupuncture can address everything from digestive systems, to back pain, to the side effects of chemotherapy. Read More

According to The American Institute of Stress, there are over 50 common signs and symptoms of stress. From things as small as headaches and grinding of the teeth to things as large as frequent colds and heart palpitations. While stress is something we cannot really avoid, learning how to handle… Read More