Notes on health, from Scott's desk.
Articles on acupuncture, Chinese medicine and everyday health from Acupuncture Health Center.
2013 · High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure Risk Factors
An overview of the risk factors for high blood pressure, split into those you can't change (age, race, heredity) and those you can manage, like stress, weight, salt, smoking and alcohol.
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2013 · StressStress Prevention
Simple ways to prevent stress, from music, gardening and exercise to deep breathing, plus complementary options such as acupuncture, Tai Chi and massage.
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2010 · AcupunctureBrief Information on Bellingham Acupuncture
A short primer on how acupuncture is explained, in classical Chinese terms (meridians and flow) and in modern terms (nervous-system signaling), and what 'medical acupuncture' means.
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2010 · HealthAttitude and Health
Scott Paglia on why a positive, optimistic attitude matters for health and treatment outcomes, for patients and practitioners alike.
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2009 · Immune SystemImmunity, Conclusion of Top 5
The last part of the 'Top 5 ways to improve immunity' series covers reducing stress and spending time with loved ones over the holidays.
Read2009 · HealthImmunity and Exercise
Why exercise supports the immune system, and why 20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking five days a week is enough to help.
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2009 · HealthImmunity and Sleep
Poor sleep and catching colds go hand in hand. A look at the study behind that and a reminder to rest when you're tired.
Read2009 · Immune SystemTop 5 ways to Improve Immunity
Five things you can do at home to boost your immune system: sleep, good food, exercise, less stress and time with loved ones.
Read2009 · RecipesRecipes for Immunity
Cold and flu season starts with real food, not supplements. Scott shares a shiitake chicken soup recipe inspired by Chinese medicine's food-first approach.
Read2009 · AcupunctureAn acupuncture health center blog
The first post on the Acupuncture Health Center blog: why Scott started it, and the lineage and methods behind the clinic's approach.
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