Into Great Health

02/01/2026

Interesting study done on acupuncture and migraine headaches published in JAMA. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2844379?utm_source=fbpage&utm_medium=social_jamajno&utm_term=19408784483&utm_campaign=article_alert&linkId=901725345&fbclid=IwY2xjawPsj25leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBSGJKR0JXd2MzbnFHWjlTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHspcj83QMNhT2S0LYb5obNPvYWibuERBd0XCFFuWn2GnZvIt8OT8ZqHgJFKv_aem_S76vAzqf0VWuxIP885qDVA

This randomized clinical trial assesses the efficacy of acupuncture for pain and disability reduction using a whole-brain predictive model to identify acupuncture’s therapeutic outcome for migraine without aura.

04/04/2025

Something you may want to be aware of. Signs of a stroke.

I URGE ALL MY FRIENDS TO READ & SHARE THIS; YOU COULD SAVE A LOVED ONES LIFE BY KNOWING THIS SIMPLE INFORMATION!!!

Stroke has a new indicator! They say if you forward this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and

Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A

SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. Chicken Soup)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is

'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Will you?

01/01/2025

10 minute yoga routine to prevent back pain.

So effective I did it again and again

02/11/2024

Kung Hei Fat Choi. Gong Xi Fa Cai. Happy Lunar New Year, the year of the Dragon.

11/19/2023

Spent the day with acupuncture colleagues watching Frank He, L.Ac. in action today treating patients in a grand rounds at Spring Smith's beautiful new clinic. Mostly cases of eat, eyes, nose maladies.

07/11/2023

My website www.intogreathealth.com has a whole new look with more information that reflects what I am doing in my practice currently. Check it out.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Orthopedic Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture (EA), Digestive Disorders, and more in Santa Cruz and Monterey.

06/10/2023

Here's a good article on the poisons in our foods.

Did you know certain ingredients are banned in other countries, but not in the US? Here are 11 banned ingredients Americans should stop eating.

09/04/2022

Announcement: New Monterey clinic location and change in clinic days. I can be found at 1077 Cass Street, Ste. C in Monterey (Acubloom) on Mondays. My clinic days in Soquel will change to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. (831)479-3760 Soquel and (831)648-1763 Monterey.

06/20/2022

Maintaining glutathione levels has been scientifically linked to preventing age-related decline. Glutathione supports one of the main detoxification pathways of the liver and helps reduce the burden of heavy metals (like mercury and cadmium) on our bodies. Glutathione helps to reduce oxidative stress on the body which is a culprit in cognitive decline, inflammation, and many age-related chronic diseases. I have added these supplements to my own regimen: Trizomal Glutathione ( containing N-Acetyl cysteine, S-Acetyl L-glutathione, and L-glutathione reduced) and Glutathione Recycler both from Apex Energetics. If you are interested in obtaining these supplements, I can set you up an account on Fullscript and they get delivered to your door with FREE SHIPPING. Just contact my office: (831)479-3760.
https://academic.oup.com/innovateage/article/2/suppl_1/887/518

09/03/2021

A Chinese herbal formula which shows great promise for the treatment of Covid-19 has gone to clinical trials. Qing Fei Pai Du Tang is being studied for its efficacy in treating the symptoms of mild to moderate SARS Co-V 2 (Covid -19). This formula was used widely throughout China during the pandemic. The goal would be to treat the early signs and symptoms of the disease and assist the body's immune response so it does not progress to severe symptoms (or death). "Long-Covid" symptoms are also particularly problematic as they can drag on for up to a year after even a mild case of Covid. These can include persistent cough and neurological symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and inability to concentrate. I have a modified version of this herb formula available ( Ephedra which is found in Ma Huang has been unavailable to us because of FDA restrictions). Have a plan if you test positive for Covid. Begin now with optimizing your vitamin D levels, Zinc, Querecitin, and vitamin C. Melatonin (in small amounts) may also be helpful.

Chinese Herbal Formula for COVID-19 - Full Text View.

08/01/2021

Sharing a podcast I just listened to with an interview with my teacher, Dr. Datis Kharrazian who was interviewed by Dhru Purohit (episode #231). This is a topic which will interest many of you: "Avoiding risk factors for brain inflammation. This underlies all the neurodegenerative conditions that many are worried about including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc. as well as common conditions like brain fog, depression, and fatigue. I hope you will take the time to listen. https://shows.acast.com/broken-brain/episodes/231-avoid-these-risk-factors-to-prevent-brain-inflammation-w
Dr. Hyman's Intro:
Dr. Kharrazian is a clinical research scientist, academic professor, and a Functional Medicine health care provider. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and a researcher at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Kharrazian earned a PhD degree in Health Science with concentrations in immunology and toxicology and a Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his post-doctoral research training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Kharrazian earned a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences, and a Master of Medical Sciences degree in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School.

Dhru and Dr. Kharrazian break down the primary drivers of neuroinflammation throughout this episode. We learn the stages of brain dis-ease, ranging from less endurance while driving to fatigue after eating and depression, and what the brain is trying to tell you with these symptoms.

Insulin is a huge driver of inflammation and can even help form the tangles and plaques associated with Alzheimer’s. Dhru and Dr. Kharrazian talk about eating a low-glycemic diet rich in flavonoids and healthy fats for the brain to reduce insulin resistance and inflammation. So many people think they are eating a very healthy diet, only to find out it’s causing a blood sugar and insulin roller coaster.

We also hear about toxicity, specifically in our air, and tackling autoimmune diseases by removing things like gluten and dairy that cause immune dysregulation. Dr. Kharrazian shares his tips for building immune resilience and why this is so impactful for a healthy brain as we age.

I hope you’ll tune in.

Wishing you health and happiness,
Mark Hyman, MD

Listen to #231: Avoid These Risk Factors to Prevent Brain Inflammation with Dr. Datis Kharrazian from Dhru Purohit Podcast. Avoid These Risk Factors to Prevent Brain Inflammation | This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and Paleovalley.For a long time, brain fatigue and a lack of cognitive end...

05/30/2021

If you have ever done a 23 and Me test and got interested in how your genes can affect your health, you have probably heard of the MTHFR gene. Here is a great interview between 2 naturopathic doctors (N.D.), Ben Lynch and Chris Kresser about the role genes play ( and do not play) in your health. You can listen and/or read the interview which is full of great tips. Issues like sleep, diet, and alcohol intake can be much more important than your genetic make-up.

In today's episode, I discuss with Dr. Lynch the relative roles that genetics, epigenetics, diet, and lifestyle play in influencing methylation.