Comments for AcuAfshin -Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Holistic Health http://acuafshin.com Acupuncture & Traditional Herbal Medicine with Afshin Mokhtari, M.S., L.Ac. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:37:34 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Coffee side effects from chronic consumption by Halima Mahdee http://acuafshin.com/coffee-side-effects/#comment-4337 Halima Mahdee Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:37:34 +0000 http://www.acuafshin.com/?p=103#comment-4337 Wow! This was very informative, I especially like the part talking about the infertility issues from drinking coffee. Ive had issues with that for 2years now, this is great information. Since ive stop drinking so much coffee my ance a has improved, and im not as moody...lol Thank you Afshin for sending me this article! Wow! This was very informative, I especially like the part talking about the infertility issues from drinking coffee. Ive had issues with that for 2years now, this is great information. Since ive stop drinking so much coffee my ance a has improved, and im not as moody…lol Thank you Afshin for sending me this article!

]]> Comment on Avoiding Toxic Ingredients in Beauty Products, part 1 by EM http://acuafshin.com/avoiding-toxic-ingredients-in-beauty-products/#comment-45 EM Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:07 +0000 http://acuafshin.com/?p=504#comment-45 I really like this article. I would've enjoyed some recommendations as well. Thanks for sharing. I really like this article. I would’ve enjoyed some recommendations as well. Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Avoiding Toxic Plastics by Afshin Mokhtari http://acuafshin.com/avoiding-toxic-plastics/#comment-50 Afshin Mokhtari Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:43:49 +0000 http://acuafshin.com/?p=778#comment-50 Another article about how food packaging plastics have BPA: http://news.discovery.com/human/food-packaging-chemicals-toxins-110329.html#mkcpgn=fb3 Another article about how food packaging plastics have BPA:
http://news.discovery.com/human/food-packaging-chemicals-toxins-110329.html#mkcpgn=fb3

]]> Comment on Avoiding Toxic Plastics by Afshin Mokhtari http://acuafshin.com/avoiding-toxic-plastics/#comment-49 Afshin Mokhtari Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:44:17 +0000 http://acuafshin.com/?p=778#comment-49 New study showing links between BPA Plastic chemical and aggression and hyperactivity in toddlers: http://www.naturalnews.com/028172_BPA_hyperactivity.html New study showing links between BPA Plastic chemical and aggression and hyperactivity in toddlers:

http://www.naturalnews.com/028172_BPA_hyperactivity.html

]]> Comment on Top 3 Reasons to Eat Seaweed by Afshin Mokhtari http://acuafshin.com/top-3-reasons-eat-seaweed/#comment-16 Afshin Mokhtari Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:11:24 +0000 http://www.acuafshin.com/?p=248#comment-16 In light of the disaster in Japan, this is the best time to eat sea-greens. Adding sea veggies to your diet will help protect your thyroid and reduce your risk of cancer if you are exposed to radiation. This includes seaweeds such as kelp, wakame, dulse, sea lettuce, kombu, bladderwack, hijiki, and nori which are high in naturally occurring iodine. Eating seaweeds may be better than supplementing with Potassium Iodide because the organic form of iodine found in seaweeds matches the way the element is stored in thyroid hormones, and also you get all the rest of the complimentary nutrients. Keep in mind that increasing your iodine intake will only protect your thyroid, the rest of your body is still at risk from the radiation. Also keep in mind that if you aren't used to eating seaweed, eating too much might lead to nausea, ... One source mentions about 1000 micrograms a day. An extra note: avoid those bright green pre-made seaweed salads that you find at Whole Foods and many sushi places. They usually contain artificial food colorants, as well as high fructose corn syrup. In light of the disaster in Japan, this is the best time to eat sea-greens.

Adding sea veggies to your diet will help protect your thyroid and reduce your risk of cancer if you are exposed to radiation. This includes seaweeds such as kelp, wakame, dulse, sea lettuce, kombu, bladderwack, hijiki, and nori which are high in naturally occurring iodine.

Eating seaweeds may be better than supplementing with Potassium Iodide because the organic form of iodine found in seaweeds matches the way the element is stored in thyroid hormones, and also you get all the rest of the complimentary nutrients.

Keep in mind that increasing your iodine intake will only protect your thyroid, the rest of your body is still at risk from the radiation. Also keep in mind that if you aren’t used to eating seaweed, eating too much might lead to nausea, … One source mentions about 1000 micrograms a day.

An extra note: avoid those bright green pre-made seaweed salads that you find at Whole Foods and many sushi places. They usually contain artificial food colorants, as well as high fructose corn syrup.

]]> Comment on Avoiding Toxic Ingredients in Personal Products, Part 2 by Avoiding Toxic Ingredients In Beauty Products, Pt.1: the ingredients http://acuafshin.com/avoiding-toxic-ingredients-in-personal-products-part-2/#comment-46 Avoiding Toxic Ingredients In Beauty Products, Pt.1: the ingredients Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:55:19 +0000 http://acuafshin.com/?p=606#comment-46 [...] PatientsContact AfshinFor PractitionersArticles « Treat Constipation Naturally Avoiding Toxic Ingredients in Personal Products, Part 2 » Avoiding Toxic Ingredients in Beauty Products, part 1 By Afshin | Published: October 30, 2010 [...] [...] PatientsContact AfshinFor PractitionersArticles « Treat Constipation Naturally Avoiding Toxic Ingredients in Personal Products, Part 2 » Avoiding Toxic Ingredients in Beauty Products, part 1 By Afshin | Published: October 30, 2010 [...]

]]> Comment on Why Read Medication Labels? by Side Effects and Interactions of the Most Common OTC Medications http://acuafshin.com/read-medication-labels/#comment-40 Side Effects and Interactions of the Most Common OTC Medications Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:08:46 +0000 http://www.acuafshin.com/?p=321#comment-40 [...] my Why Read Medication Labels article, I told you about the prevalent misuse of over the counter (OTC) medications.  Here I spell out [...] [...] my Why Read Medication Labels article, I told you about the prevalent misuse of over the counter (OTC) medications.  Here I spell out [...]

]]> Comment on Holistic nutrition – Hot & Cold describe more than just temperature by Baseline nutrition for support of healthy menstruation. http://acuafshin.com/holistic-nutrition-temperature/#comment-7 Baseline nutrition for support of healthy menstruation. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:08:23 +0000 http://www.acuafshin.com/?p=139#comment-7 [...] loose stools and fatigue are usually signs of issues with too much cold in the body.  This article of mine on hot/cold foods goes over this [...] [...] loose stools and fatigue are usually signs of issues with too much cold in the body.  This article of mine on hot/cold foods goes over this [...]

]]> Comment on Coffee side effects from chronic consumption by Home Remedies for Constipation; Natural Treatments Using Foods... http://acuafshin.com/coffee-side-effects/#comment-2 Home Remedies for Constipation; Natural Treatments Using Foods... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:07:52 +0000 http://www.acuafshin.com/?p=103#comment-2 [...] time, coffee use will deplete you of vitamins and mess up bowel [...] [...] time, coffee use will deplete you of vitamins and mess up bowel [...]

]]> Comment on How to do Standing Qigong by Chen Style Taiji Old Frame, First Form : Qi Harmony – Personal Site of Afshin Mokhtari http://acuafshin.com/standing-qigong/#comment-29 Chen Style Taiji Old Frame, First Form : Qi Harmony – Personal Site of Afshin Mokhtari Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:35:25 +0000 http://www.acuafshin.com/?p=275#comment-29 [...] How to do Standing QiGong [...] [...] How to do Standing QiGong [...]

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