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Acupuncture Offers Hope for Diabetes Management

Acupuncture Offers Hope for Diabetes Management

If you or someone you love suffers from type 2 diabetes, then you understand the challenges that come with this disease. Despite adhering to a medication regimen and making positive lifestyle changes, those dealing with diabetes might still struggle with managing blood sugar levels. Frustration and fatigue can be constant companions. But did you know that acupuncture can help with diabetes management? Whether you are skeptical or desperate for some help, it’s worth looking into acupuncture as a source of hope and help in managing this often-tricky disease. continue reading »

Where is your Doctor’s Syringe from?

FDASyringe Safety Warning Injection
Stop using syringes from specific manufacturers in China

 

Safety is a number one concern for AcuMed Wellness & Acupuncture. Injection therapy is a popular treatment. The FDA is warning that some manufacturers who were not authorized to make syringes for distribution in the United States have done so. Concerns about dosage, leaks, breakage, quality, unexpected failures, and unexplained failures have been documented by the FDA. The FDA stated to immediately stop using syringes from “Jiangsu Caina Medical Co. Ltd and unauthorized plastic syringes manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd.”

When checking the current stock of syringes at AcuMed it could not be determined if there are any syringes manufactured by one of the companies listed by the FDA, only that the country of origin is China. Out of an abundance of caution for the patients of AcuMed all of the syringes have been pulled from stock and disposed of. New syringes have been ordered from BD, Becton, Dickinson & Company who makes their syringes in Nebraska and Connecticut.  Stock will be replenished within one week. Until the new syringes are in stock injection therapy will not be available.

If you are getting an injection in a non-emergency situation please ask your healthcare provider if they know the origin of their syringes. Ask if they are following the FDA’s warning on syringes from China. You are your best advocate when it comes to your healthcare.

5 Benefits of Glutathione Injections

5 Benefits of Glutathione, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, woman leaping, beach, health, wellness

Written by: Dr. Katrina “Kitt” A. Chojnicki-Hill, Acupuncture Physician

Glutathione injections are a powerful tool for physicians to use to support a patient’s wellness goals. It is a tripeptide and a potent antioxidant that has many health benefits, including anti-aging, weight management, lowering lipids, immune system booster, athletic stamina enhancer, and it detoxifies the liver. It also beautifies the skin, improves sleep quality, reduces inflammation, and supports emotional wellness.

It is important to note that depleted glutathione levels have been found in patients with neurodegeneration, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and bipolar disorder. One of the effects of the aging process is lowered levels of glutathione.

Glutathione is present throughout the cells in the body where it protects against oxidative stress. It also plays an important part in many of the physiological processes in the body. It regulates the immune system response and communication when fighting disease. It is part of a robust immune system. Meaning it helps to prevent you from getting sick!

It is possible to eat food to bolster glutathione levels with avocado, asparagus, and turmeric. Or eat foods rich in the precursors that the body uses to make glutathione such as lean meats, poultry, nuts, and seeds. Regular exercise can help stimulate the body to synthesize glutathione.

Be careful with the following glutathione killers: Lack of sleep and high-stress levels deplete the body of this antioxidant. There are also environmental toxins, alcohol use, smoking, and processed foods that will diminish the body’s ability to maintain healthy levels.

Glutathione supplementation is not for everyone. It is important to speak with a licensed and board-certified physician to see if glutathione should be added to your supplements.

Dr. Kitt is accepting new patients in the Sarasota area, including Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Downtown, Lakewood Ranch, St. Armands Key, and Myakka.

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Dr. B. Subhadra, 15 Foods with the Highest Glutathione Levels for Health and Detoxification, https://biomprobiotics.com/

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