This is a big Thank you to Heather for sharing her pregnant news in my office, no less with me giving her, her typical Monday morning treatment in front of the camera to air later that nite. It was fun albeit a little nervous for me, yet exciting and I am so happy for you Heather!!! From January 25, 2010 until February 20, 2010, when she took a pregnancy test and it showed up positive, we did acupuncture/herbs with (e-stem up till ovulation) and then just acupuncture/herbs to help her bring about the much anticipated results. She also asked if she could come two times a week to speed up the results. Though she did not think it would happen so quickly; I do believe Heather's existing healthy eating habits also brought quicker results(see a link to her website WTSP Natural Health listed to the right) In an effort to maintain the pregnancy and prevent miscarriage and nausea Heather continued to see me and still does on her road to baby and parenthood. Congrats to you Heather and your husband!
Lots of Love and Good Health,
Carolyn
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Epigenetics
Epigenetics is an interesting concept and one that acupuncture and lifestyle can influnce.
"Epi" refers to "around" or "surrounding". Epigenetics is the surrounding layer of information that decides if and when genes are expressed. Specific epigenetic processes include:
Paramutation, bookmarking, X chromosomes inactivation, position effect, maternal effects, the progress of carcinogenesis and many more. So essentially certain genes get tagged for expression others for nonexpression. The expression of some genes is believed to be predetermined but others can be influenced by the cell's environment. Influences on Epigenetic Factors include many but some subjects of research have been:
-Diet
-Environment
-Nutritional Status
-Acupuncture
-Herbs
-Psychosocial
45% of our DNA is so-called "junk" that has accumulated over the eons from infectious bacteria, viruses and other organisms that insert their genetics into our DNA. In Chinese Medicine we say when pathogens enter deep into the body they enter the "jing level", once there, they can be incorporated into our DNA. How do they do this?
-Unresolved exterior conditions often very common with OTC meds
-Vaccinations
-Severe Emotional Trauma
-STD's
-Heavy Metals
I find this subject fascinating. I believe we have more influence on our genes then we realize.
I have been told that between acupuncture, diet, herbs and lifestyle, IQ scores have risen by 5 points or so. I think this is apparent in schools where kids are given a healthy breakfast and it is shown they respond quicker and overall are more attentive. I also, have seen women both young and old who have premature ovarian failure and are told they will never conceive without donar eggs, turn around their hormone levels and develop some healthy eggs. It might take a year and some discipline on their part but it has been done.
"Epi" refers to "around" or "surrounding". Epigenetics is the surrounding layer of information that decides if and when genes are expressed. Specific epigenetic processes include:
Paramutation, bookmarking, X chromosomes inactivation, position effect, maternal effects, the progress of carcinogenesis and many more. So essentially certain genes get tagged for expression others for nonexpression. The expression of some genes is believed to be predetermined but others can be influenced by the cell's environment. Influences on Epigenetic Factors include many but some subjects of research have been:
-Diet
-Environment
-Nutritional Status
-Acupuncture
-Herbs
-Psychosocial
45% of our DNA is so-called "junk" that has accumulated over the eons from infectious bacteria, viruses and other organisms that insert their genetics into our DNA. In Chinese Medicine we say when pathogens enter deep into the body they enter the "jing level", once there, they can be incorporated into our DNA. How do they do this?
-Unresolved exterior conditions often very common with OTC meds
-Vaccinations
-Severe Emotional Trauma
-STD's
-Heavy Metals
I find this subject fascinating. I believe we have more influence on our genes then we realize.
I have been told that between acupuncture, diet, herbs and lifestyle, IQ scores have risen by 5 points or so. I think this is apparent in schools where kids are given a healthy breakfast and it is shown they respond quicker and overall are more attentive. I also, have seen women both young and old who have premature ovarian failure and are told they will never conceive without donar eggs, turn around their hormone levels and develop some healthy eggs. It might take a year and some discipline on their part but it has been done.
New Updates
It has been such a long time since I shared any new info but it is way overdo and now that I have someone back to help me post these, hopefully you will see more recent news within my website itself of what has been happening at Huffman Wellness.
We have had numerous IVF and IUI/acupuncture/herb success stories to share. Several around Thanksgiving time and then again early in the year and we hope to post those to my website soon. Also earlier this spring, several of my women conceived with the help of acupuncture and herbs and a few with IVF and acupuncture. For some conception occurs all too quick, while for others it is a long awaited process but worth the wait.
It is such a delight when my patients tell me they want to continue receiving acupuncture, even after the 12 weeks and they give birth because it makes them feel so much better. Some do conceive in as little as 1 to 2 months and some it can take up to a year. The couples who take longer can rest assured knowing they have given their own bodies a real boost in their health. I look forward to meeting these babies and posting their pics and their parent's stories.
We have had numerous IVF and IUI/acupuncture/herb success stories to share. Several around Thanksgiving time and then again early in the year and we hope to post those to my website soon. Also earlier this spring, several of my women conceived with the help of acupuncture and herbs and a few with IVF and acupuncture. For some conception occurs all too quick, while for others it is a long awaited process but worth the wait.
It is such a delight when my patients tell me they want to continue receiving acupuncture, even after the 12 weeks and they give birth because it makes them feel so much better. Some do conceive in as little as 1 to 2 months and some it can take up to a year. The couples who take longer can rest assured knowing they have given their own bodies a real boost in their health. I look forward to meeting these babies and posting their pics and their parent's stories.
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