Category: Nutrition
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What is 5-HTP?
Posted Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 5-HTP: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a chemical byproduct of L-tryptophan, which is a building block of protein. It is made both naturally in the body and synthetically and can be used to treat a wide variety of issues, from insomnia to Parkinson’s disease. 5-HTP can…
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What Should I Be Juicing?
Posted Saturday, January 24th, 2015 The Health Benefits of Juicing: A Nutritional Guide Why Nutrition is the Foundation of Health At Above & Beyond Acupuncture, one of our core beliefs is that nutrition is the foundation of health and wellness. All patients receive nutritional guidance as part of their treatment, providing them with an opportunity to improve their…
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Three Things You Should Never Juice
Posted Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 What Should I Not Be Juicing? 3 Things to Avoid Juicing has become a popular and convenient way for many people to get a variety of nutrients and vitamins. In a previous blog post titled “What Should I Be Juicing?” we went into detail about the benefits, best time of…
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Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Posted Sunday, September 13th, 2015 The Amazing Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms: Nature’s Superfood There is no denying that mushrooms are plentiful. There are many different varieties of the mushroom contained throughout the world, and some of the mushrooms have not even been discovered yet. In fact, according to Mercola, the world’s number one natural health website:…
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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted Saturday, February 7th, 2015 Why Apple Cider Vinegar? At Above & Beyond Acupuncture, many patients express an interest in learning about foods that can improve their health and wellness. One of the more popular items we suggest is apple cider vinegar, as this product has some amazing health benefits. Given how inexpensive and readily available…
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The Amazing Benefits of Black Seed Oil
Posted Sunday, July 8th, 2018 Black Seed Oil: Benefits, Uses, and Safety Many people are seeking natural solutions that can help overcome the myriad of health problems we face. Black seed oil is a health product that has been growing in popularity in recent years – but, in fact, people have trusted it for centuries.…