A New Year of Great Health – Eastern Medical Center & You

Eastern Medical Center wants to help you have a 2010 marked by improved health, better sleep and increased physical comfort. So, just in time for the New Year we’re introducing collagen peptide to the products and treatment options available at our Pleasanton location. So, what does that mean? Well, collagen is the most abundant fibrous protein in the human body. Up to 30 percent of all protein in the body is collagen and up to 70 percent of the proteins in the connective tissues are composed of collagen. It is made up of specialized cells in the skin, ligaments, bones and cartilage and is amazing stuff that will smooth your skin and support your body.

Give the Gift of Great Health This Holiday

Who do you know who would greatly benefit from some pain or stress relief, yet will not spend money on themselves? There’s a sad truth in our society that many people — including some of our friends and family — won’t spend money to invest in their own health. Something like making an acupuncture appointment to address a nagging (or even serious) health problem is “too expensive” or “not a priority.”

How to Have a Naturally Smooth Monthly Cycle

Last week’s post talked about how PMS pain and discomfort is “expected” in the West — and how women are just expected to suffer through it with the help of over-the-counter pain medication. Of course if you read that post, you’ll know that women shouldn’t and need not suffer every cycle. But there’s another related topic that could almost be considered Part II of what women need to know: Prescribing birth control pills to regulate your cycle is NOT normal, either! It happens all the time. In fact, it happened to me.