Melanie MillerJun 27, 20181 minBrief Explainer on Whole-Foods, Plant Based DietThere's lots of fad diets out there, and I liked this simple article on the whole-foods plant based diet... https://www.healthline.com/nu...
Melanie MillerMay 16, 20182 minWhy is Coconut Oil So Hot Right Now?Like many food trends, there is solid science behind the use of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), but it’s helpful to really break down...
Melanie MillerApr 17, 20182 minWinter, The Season of WaterLike other animals, many humans are inclined to move less and sleep more during winter. It is a time of stillness and reflection,...
Melanie MillerApr 17, 20181 minAcupuncture Relieves Knee PainSome compelling research has shown how effective acupuncture can be for osteoarthritis pain in the knee. I've been pleased to see how...
Melanie MillerApr 17, 20181 minCupping for Back ReliefBecause I see a lot of pain conditions, I often use cupping (and gua sha) techniques to enhance the effect of an acupuncture treatment....
Melanie MillerApr 17, 20181 minAcupuncture for Wrist PainI see a lot of people with varying degrees of wrist and hand pain, sometimes from hobbies like knitting but often from repetitive work...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20182 minThe Mediterranean Diet -- A First-hand LookI just returned from 8 days in beautiful Crete, and it's worth talking about the fabled Mediterranean diet and its purported health...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20181 minIn Memorium...I wanted to take a few moments to discuss the passing of my friend and neighbor, Agnes, who died recently after a long bout with...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20181 minWhat is NADA Protocol?The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association was formed in 1985 as a not-for-profit training and advocacy organization promoting...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20182 minHerbal Remedies for Chronic Inflammatory DiseasesI just had to share my thoughts about an insightful lecture that I attended this Saturday. The speaker is a Master Herbalist named Heiner...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20181 minAntibiotic Resistance and Chinese MedicineThe news about antibiotic resistance just keeps getting worse. It's helpful that more people know about this growing issue, but few...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20182 minSummer & the Fire ElementThe element of Fire is at its height in the summer, when the sprouting potential of spring blossoms into the abundant harvest of the...
Melanie MillerApr 16, 20182 minAcupuncture for TinnitusTinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is one of those frustrating conditions that affects a large and varied group of people. While it tends...