I started visiting Bina for prenatal acupuncture when I was at about week 26, and it has been SUPER helpful.  She is a very warm, caring, and a very knowledgeable practitioner.  I had never done acupuncture before my pregnancy, but I now swear by it — and by Bina — given how helpful it has been. The other bonus is: I found out my health insurance reimburses me for part of my acupuncture visits! — Jane L.

Diet/Nutrition

Berkeley AcupunctureWhen I was first starting out in my field a Doaist teacher told me the best advice I can give my patients is to “Chew their food.” I thought he was joking. Turn’s out he was right. Sound nutritional practices provide the foundation for optimal health and longevity and are a crucial component in the eradication of many diseases. Unfortunately, few medical practitioners recognize or emphasize its importance.

At Berkeley Acupuncture Center, I take nutrition very seriously and see this as the foundation for bringing the body back into a balanced state-of-health. Diet and lifestyle are the starting point of good health and can ensure that you are in the office for a minimal amount of time. Both you and I want you to be back doing what you love and feeling great doing it. Diet and Lifestyle changes are the best way to support your acupuncture and herbal regime.

Some conditions where a nutritious diet is crucial for a successful outcome.

  • Weight-Loss
  • PMS
  • Yeast Infections
  • Diabetes
  • Infertility
  • Arthritis
  • Migraines and other headaches
  • PMS
  • Fibrocystic breasts
  • Cancer
  • Infections
  • Allergies

 

I use a combination of both ancient Chinese dietary principles and modern research. This takes into consideration not only dietary requirements but issues with sourcing and labeling of food as well. This is more important than most people realize. Not all food is created equally. There is a lot of contamination in food that needs to be taken into consideration. If your health is compromised, then this is the time to opt for the most nutritionally dense food available.

The Berkeley Acupuncture Cleanse:

The Berkeley Acupuncture  Cleanse is a 10- or 28- day whole body cleanse, formulated with high quality vitamins, minerals, and herbs with support from weekly acupuncture (4 total treatments.) It is an intense, transformative experience which provides a thorough cleansing and is especially beneficial for those suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, yeast infections, fertility issues, arthritis, allergies or other inflammatory diseases.

To support the patient on all levels during the Berkeley Acupuncture Cleanse, I provide ample information and consistent support during the entire process, and encourage weekly acupuncture treatments. On the physical level, it is important that the toxins which have been accumulated in the body not only be released, but also cleared efficiently during the cleansing process. Often, the body may require additional support to facilitate movement and excretion of the released toxins as well as to maintain the energy levels for efficient clearing. Acupuncture serves this purpose and is used as overall support of the cleansing process.

Contact me for more information about the program and to get on your way to rejuvenation!