To The Point Gaslamp Acupuncture

All About Gymnema Sylvestre

by Dagney Hollmann

 

Cravings. Everyone has them, and a lot of them are centered on sugary sweets. Many have trouble keeping to a diet because they cannot control their sweet tooth. It is a little known fact that there is actually a natural herb that suppresses the sweet taste of any sugary food. This herb, called Gymnema Sylvestre, also has other useful functions, such as steadying blood sugar levels and cholesterol.

 

Gymnema grows in South India, and has been used for over 2000 years in traditional remedies for swollen glands in the mouth, reducing fever, treating snakebites, and suppressing sugar cravings for an allotted amount of time. The herb is mostly used in modern times for making sugary foods tasteless and unsatisfying, which curbs cravings for any lover of sweets. It is also very beneficial in stimulating the pancreas to emit insulin, which can be helpful to diabetics whom are dependent on insulin. In addition to making sweet foods tasteless, Gymnema Sylvestre can also take the edge off of bitter foods.

 

Although Gymnema Sylvestre has no side effects, it has not been tested for side effects on pregnant or lactating women. It is also not recommended to take Gymnema with other diabetic medication, because if combined, the medications have the ability to lower blood sugar levels to staggeringly low rates, so much that it can be dangerous. Consult your doctor before you begin taking Gymnema Sylvestre.

 

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Acupuncture and Headaches

Bianca Edwards
Blog #3

Everyone has suffered from a headache in their life and it’s a tough thing to get through! Whether it be a painful migraine or a small ache, you need relief and fast! Yes, you can shoot for the over-the-counter drugs that will relieve your symptoms for a short period of time but there is a better way of curing your pain. Acupuncture is safe and easy and with the help of a skilled acupuncturist, you can target the root of your antagonizing headaches. With over-the-counter drugs, long time use can lead to unhealthy and unwanted side effects, but with acupuncture, you don’t have to worry about anything like that. Headaches are caused by stress a lot of the time and only add to the stress you are feeling. Don’t let your headaches take time out of your life any longer. Here at To the Point Acupuncture, we understand your pain and we want you to know that we are here to help! To read more about acupuncture and tinnitus, read this informative article.

Acupuncture and Infertility

Bianca Edwards
Blog #2

It is hard to hear when you cannot have a baby with your loved one. If you are having fertility problems, acupuncture can promote the quality of sperm in men and increase the chance of pregnancy in woman as well as improving the embryo. This is an amazing opportunity for those in need of this help; if only more people knew about it! Medical work in this area can be invasive and traumatizing but acupuncture does not at all violate one’s personal space. Acupuncture offers not only hope, but also relaxation and a feeling of refreshment from any type of frustration or overwhelming emotions. Please help to spread the word of this amazing art and give the chance for life and a loved one. To read more about acupuncture and infertility read this informative article.

Acupuncture and Weight Lost

Bianca Edwards
February 14, 2008

Blog #1

I find it amazing that acupuncture can help so many aspects of the mind and body. Obesity is a very common disease and is also a popular topic in the social scene. Many people are discouraged by the “perfect” look of those in the celebrity world like models and actors. Although I disagree with this ideological body everyone is raving about, I do agree that weight is a major problem, especially in America. The obesity rate in America is continually rising and some get quite desperate, relying on cheaply marketed diet pills which may or may not damage their health even further. Now, the art of acupuncture is growing in popularity and more and more people are discovering a new and interesting approach to counter their health and mental issues. Not only can acupuncture help to ease the minds of those with stress over their concerns and problems, but it can also aid the digestive system to process food more efficiently. This is one of the many things this treatment can help with. To read more about acupuncture and weight loss, read this informative article.

To The Point Gaslamp Acupuncture

	To The Point Gaslamp Acupuncture 711 4th Avenue, Suite 201 San Diego, CA  92101 619.955.1050 http://www.tothepointga.com info@tothepointga.com

Hours:
M,T,TH,F - 10AM to 6PM
Sunday - 1PM to 5PM (by appointment)

To The Point Gaslamp Acupuncture is dedicated to empowering members of the San Diego community to take command of their health and their lives through Chinese medicine.

Chinese medicine is a complete medicine and includes both acupuncture and Chinese herbs as two of its modalities. This medicine has a 2000 year plus history of safely and effectively treating a variety of health concerns. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) recognize Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a safe and effective method of treatment for many disorders. Our primary areas of focus here at To The Point are pain relief (back pain, joint pain, muscular pain from sports injuries, headache, etc.), women's health and fertility, digestive disorders, respiratory disorders (asthma and allergies), and dermatology. If you have a concern that can be addressed by Chinese medicine, we would love to work with you to improve your health and your life.