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You Don’t Have To Live With Repetitive Stress Injuries Simple Home Tips

Debra — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:49:11 +0000

Repetitive Stress Injuries are getting more common as we add computer gaming to our lives and office work that keeps us in our seats most the day. February is Repetitive Stress Injuries month here at Denver Acupuncture by Accent On Health. Our Signature Acupuncture treatments are geared toward sports medicine or injury care. This month [...]

Poor sleep habits raise the risk of dementia

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:19:02 +0000

An imbalanced sleep/wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, increases your risk of dementia later in life.

Gluten could be causing your heartburn

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:42:23 +0000

Call it acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD, but having stomach acid splash back up into your esophagus is painful and distressing. Although researchers cite various causes, one that many doctors overlook is gluten, the protein found in wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and other wheat-like grains. Studies link gluten with acid reflux Research shows acid reflux [...]

Overtraining: Too much of a good thing

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:15:08 +0000

Mary was a mother of two who began a vigorous exercise program of weight lifting and running, one to two hours a day, six days a week. Not only did she fail to lose weight, she actually gained weight, and found herself battling fatigue, irritability, and constant colds and flus. As it turns out, Mary [...]

Statins increase risk of diabetes 50%

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:39 +0000

Many people don’t realize that inflammation, not a statin deficiency, underlie high cholesterol, and that the condition can usually be managed naturally.

Detox Diet Plan for the New Year

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:47:51 +0000

Now that the food comas, sugar hangovers, and holiday binges are over, it’s a good time to “clean house” with a detox diet. A detox diet calms inflammation, stimulates repair and recovery, and boosts energy. A detox diet should never involve frequent hunger or lack of nutrients, factors that only stress the body further. Finding food [...]

Holiday sugar hangover cure?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:29:26 +0000

Did the holidays leave you with a sugar hangover, including lethargy, upset stomach, brain fog, mood swings, or joint pain? While alcohol hangover cures are a folklore staple, you can recover from your sugar hangover with some solid steps:

Can stress cause your baby’s allergies?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:22:56 +0000

A calm, healthy pregnancy and postpartum period could reduce the risk of allergies in your baby, according to a new Swedish study. Researchers found infants with lower levels of cortisol, an adrenal hormone released in response to stress, developed fewer allergies than other infants. Stress hormone cortisol triggers allergies The researchers believe environmental and lifestyle [...]

Vitamin D outshines vitamin C at preventing flu virus

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:06:47 +0000

Compelling evidence links low levels of vitamin D with an increased risk for the flu virus and colds. Most people are deficient. Are you getting enough D?

Can pregnancy cause hypothyroidism?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:09:00 +0000

Question Why did pregnancy trigger my hypothyroidism? Answer Natural immune shifts during pregnancy, together with a genetic tendency and other predisposing factors, can trigger hypothyroidism in some women. Hypothyroidism is an immune disease for most For 90 percent of Americans, hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and [...]

Blue Cross Blue Sheild Insurance Now Covers Acupuncture Injection Therapy!

Debra — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:48:26 +0000

Acupuncture is often covered by insurance but acupuncture injection therapy hasn’t been covered in the past but we are making strides finally. Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Now Covers Denver Acupuncture Injection Therapy! This is great news if you have severe pain. Injection therapy is only available in 4 states at this time. How Does [...]

Fractures common today: Build stronger bones

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:42:50 +0000

Question Is it my imagination or are broken bones more common than ever today? Answer Boys are 32 percent and girls 56 percent more likely to break a bone than children 40 years ago. Fractures are also common in older adults. Soda has replaced milk Dairy provides 70 percent of calcium in the American diet. [...]

Your brain is what you eat: Hydrogenated fats

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:48:56 +0000

Question What is all the fuss about hydrogenated oils, or trans fats? Aren’t they OK to eat in moderation? Answer The hydrogenated fat you eat becomes part of your brain and nervous tissue. Because of its unnatural structure, cells and neurons composed partly of hydrogenated fat do not function properly. The brain is made up [...]

Why does eating make me sleepy?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:10:00 +0000

Question I practically fall asleep in my plate after every meal. Why does eating make me so sleepy? Answer Feeling sleepy after meals is a common symptom of insulin resistance, a risk factor for diabetes. Starchy foods and too much insulin Insulin resistance is common today and is a stepping-stone to diabetes. Overeating and eating [...]

Food allergies can prevent weight loss

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:02:00 +0000

Question I learned I have intolerances and allergies to certain foods, and that I need to avoid those foods if I want to lose weight. Isn’t it just a matter of eating fewer calories? Answer Some people find they can’t lose weight through calorie restriction alone. When that happens several issues need to be investigated. [...]

Why do little girls reach puberty so early?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:21:00 +0000

Question It seems girls go through puberty much earlier these days. Why? Answer It’s true many girls reach puberty earlier today. Although the exact cause is not known, researchers suspect estrogen-promoting chemicals in the environment, obesity, and dietary factors to be the culprits. Earlier than ever Today it’s common for girls to begin developing breasts [...]

Depression linked with bad digestion

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:25:00 +0000

Question I went to see my natural medicine practitioner for depression and she wants to work on my digestive health. I don’t get the connection. Answer Many people would be surprised to learn how greatly gut health affects brain health. A poor diet, inflamed gut, and intestinal permeability definitely can promote depression. Depression a not-so-obvious [...]

Why do antibiotics give me health woes?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:27:00 +0000

Question It seems ever since I took antibiotics I haven’t been the same. I’m sick more frequently, my digestion is messed up, and I have chronic yeast infections. Why? Answer Antibiotics are one of modern medicine’s life-saving miracles. However if preventive care isn’t taken, their use, and especially their abuse, can lead to chronic health [...]

Why do so many people have autoimmune diseases?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:48:00 +0000

Question My practitioner diagnosed me with Hashimoto’s and celiac disease, two autoimmune diseases. It seems many of my friends have an autoimmune disease too, including eczema, arthritis, Type I diabetes, and even multiple sclerosis. Why is it so common now? Answer Incidences of autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue, [...]

Anemia is a barrier to better health

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:04:00 +0000

Question I’m tired frequently and I have some chronic health issues I can’t seem to resolve. Answer Although multiple factors can cause both tiredness and chronic health issues, anemia should always be investigated. Unresolved anemia will thwart your journey to better health. Anemia prevents normal function Blood delivers oxygen to cells in the body and [...]

Could I have a food intolerance?

Debra Arko Novotny LAc — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:18:53 +0000

Question I’m told food intolerance’s can affect my health. How can this be true when I don’t have any digestive symptoms? Answer Sometimes it’s difficult to connect a food we eat every day with such health complaints as joint pain, brain fog, mood imbalances, congestion, skin rashes, or chronic inflammation. It’s not obvious a particular [...]

MICK JAGGER HAS BECOME AN ACUPUNCTURIST !!!

Debra — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:43:49 +0000

MICK JAGGER HAS BECOME AN ACUPUNCTURIST !!! OK folks, I wasn’t sure if this post was a testimonial or perhaps should be under Denver Acupuncture Facials but who knew Mick had a side job throwing pins as it’s called when you are an acupuncturist – a real acupuncturist not one of those weekend courses so [...]

How Allergy Elimination With Acupuncture Can Help You Get Back To Life

Debra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:12:56 +0000

How Allergy Elimination With Acupuncture Can Help You Get Back To Life Raging allergies? You’re not alone. Thousands of people every day miss work or important events due to allergies. You can be having problems just part of the year or year around either way getting a handle on the cause can be difficult. Today [...]

Why Do Men Get Acupuncture?

Debra — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:24:28 +0000

Why Do Men Get Acupuncture? When I speak with guys at events they always ask me, Why Do Men Get Acupuncture? It’s not unusual for a woman to tell me her husband, dad, or brother could really use some acupuncture but they won’t come. It’s another thing when guys talk to other guys about it! [...]

Stress Induced Acid Reflux Can Acupuncture Help?

Debra — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:25:00 +0000

Stress Induced Acid Reflux Can Acupuncture Help? A week doesn’t go by that someone calls and says they have stress and often acid reflux along with it. They can’t take the western drugs or perhaps they don’t want to. They want to get to the core of their problem so they can live a long [...]

Cancer Acupuncture Treatments Stop Chemotherapy Side-Effects

Debra — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:54:56 +0000

Cancer Acupuncture Treatment You received a diagnosis and it wasn’t that great; it’s cancer. Acupuncture is something they may have mentioned as you tried to digest the information your doctor gave you. No one wants to hear those words but today medicine is making great strides in helping women and men move past their illness [...]

CBS Interview With Shaun Boyd About Denver Acupuncture

Debra — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:56:21 +0000

Debra Arko Novotny LAC, spoke today with news reporter Shaun Boyd of CBS channel 4 about House Bill 1186. “The importance of this bill is that it updates an outdated statue. The statue provides insurance companies with a list of professions that provide medical or related services.” stated Debra “The original statue written over thirty [...]

Five Element Acupuncture For Depression Testimonial

Debra — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:44:16 +0000

Everyone at sometime experiences sadness. When we have down feelings that don’t go away or we experience loss it okay to look at ways to bring our emotional energy back into balance. There is a special type of Oriental Medicine for such problems that work quite well. Five Element acupuncture for depression works to bring [...]

Acupuncture Help For Migraines

Debra — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:04:43 +0000

Suffering from head pain? Migraines stopping you from living life? Then likely you have heard about acupuncture for migraines and that is works. But don’t take our word for it listen to someone who had tried it and doesn’t have migraine pain anymore. Acupuncture for migraines could help you too! Often pain suffers are [...]

Holiday Shopping The Quick Fix Acupuncture

Debra — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:35:21 +0000

It’s that time of year again when the phone rings nonstop. College students are home for the holidays and families taking time off from work. We expect it to happen and hope we can solve a few problems and let people get back to their lives. That is what acupuncture and alternative medicine are about. [...]