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Study maps effects of acupuncture on the brain

This is a very interesting article. Hopefully, as the effect of acupuncture is more greatly understood by western science the skeptics will fall by the wayside.

ScienceDaily (2010-02-05) — New research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment.

Purification Day 13. It’s getting a bit thin around here.

Purification Day 13

Well, it is day 13 and there is much to report. I have been very faithful to the process of the purification program: I take my supplements, drink my shake, eat my greens and limited fruit every day. I am mostly good with hydrating but that is still a weak point for me.

The interesting news is that I have lost 9 pounds since I started this process. My morning weight this am was 164.4 pounds! I honestly didn’t think I had that much weight to lose. I have been eating like crazy and even doubled my protein intake just so I wouldn’t lose more than a few pounds. My body fat percentage has dropped to 15.1% and my water weight is has remained pretty consistent at 60.1% of my total weight.

Honestly, I really don’t want to lose any more weight. I am just over 6’1” tall and I am looking a little too thin… That being said, I have to report that my energy over all is very good. It’s not boundless but it is much more level than before the cleanse. I’m not getting the wild fluctuations in the afternoon after lunch that makes me want to reach for a cup of coffee!

Well, I am going to be watching my weight fairly closely. I had been checking it every 3 or 4 days. If I drop any more weight I may have to consider stopping the program a bit early. I feel good and have learned a lot. The funny thing is, the cravings have been very manageable. More so than I originally thought they would be! Yes I miss coffee but I do like drinking a big glass of water first thing after getting out of bed in the morning. It does wake me up.

I will keep you posted on any developments. If you have any comments let me know! I would love to hear from you.