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Q. I have diabetes and have not been able to get my blood sugar under control through diet. I would like to put off insulin if possible--can acupuncture or herbs help?
A.Diabetes is an epidemic in the US, with incidence rates reported as high as 15-20% in some populations and with substantial increases in all age and racial groups in the past few years.
Chinese medicine, relying mainly on herb formulas, but also on acupuncture, has been utilized extensively in China to reduce blood sugar in persons with diabetes, especially those with the most common type (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus).
In your case, as you are not yet insulin dependent, within four weeks prescribed Chinese herbs in therapeutic dosages along with a healthy diet and exercise will reduce blood glucose levels with less fluctuations throughout the day.
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| Join Us on October 21m 2009! |
On October 21st Pathways will mark its 20th anniversary
and you're invited to help us celebrate!
 WHAT: Cocktail Reception
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21st, 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Pathways to Wellness, 1601 Washington St., Boston
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and for more information.
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| Pride Parade Memories |
 It was quite an honor to be the Grand Marshall of the Pride Parade. Our Pathways team of marchers was a real community effort and included members of every branch of Pathways extended family-board members, CAB, clients, practitioners and staff.
As we as a group gained more confidence in our role, we became more and more engaged with the audience around us. Around each corner we were greeted by waving and cheers and we waved and cheered in response.
I was impressed by the excellent planning-Pathways message was very visible/legible, the signs were easy to carry, and ample supplies of water and sunscreen were available-consistent with Pathways culture of excellence, caring and attention to everyone's wellbeing while also making a very important statement. We were there to celebrate, commemorate, and promote Pathways 20 years of care for people with HIV/AIDS and for the GLBT community.
 Of course, Kristen Porter's rainbow bangs, the classic convertible she rode in escorted by Moving Violations members on motorcycles, and handing out hundreds of Pathways stickers to parade watchers and their kids along the route all made for a fun and exciting day!
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| Research Director, Beth Sommers, to Present at APHA Annual Meeting |
On Monday, November 9, 2009, Pathways Research Director Beth Sommers will present her scientific research at the American Public Health Association's 137th Annual Meeting and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA.
Beth's presentation, titled "Integrating Massage into an Adolescent Fitness Program to Reduce Risk of Diabetes" is scheduled for session 3193.0, Cancer and Chronic Diseases in Alternative and Complementary Health Practices (ACHP) on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 12:30 PM.
More information about the presentation, detailed abstract and learning objectives can be found here:
http://apha.confex.com/apha/137am/webprogram/Session28084.html
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place on November 7-11 in Philadelphia, PA. It is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. With more than 1,000 cutting edge scientific sessions, 700 booths of information and state-of-the-art public health products and services, the APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier public health educational forum.
For meeting registration and information or to find out about other presentations visit: www.apha.org/meetings. |
Research News
by Beth Sommers, MPH, LAc |
 New Study Finds Acupuncture Superior
to
Usual Care for Treating Back Pain
As reported in the publication, Acupuncture Today, a new study, which was published in the May 11, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, examined a group of 638 patients suffering from back pain to determine if acupuncture is superior to usual care for treating back pain.
At the end of the study the researchers concluded that, "Compared with usual care, individualized acupuncture, standardized acupuncture and simulated acupuncture had beneficial and persisting effects on chronic back pain. These treatments resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in function. ...For clinicians and patients seeking a relatively safe and effective treatment for a condition for which conventional treatments are often ineffective, various methods of acupuncture point stimulation appear to be reasonable options."
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| Pathways Advisory Board Wants YOU! |
The Pathways to Wellness Client Advisory Board (CAB) is a volunteer group that represents the diversity of Pathways clients. The CAB meets regularly and collaborates with the staff and Board of Directors to help Pathways fulfill its mission and provide the best possible service for its clients.
Commitment: One year minimum membership; attendance at a two-hour bi-monthly meeting.
Please contact Angela, Staff Liaison to CAB, at:
617-859-3036 x32 or email: acaggianelli@pathwaysboston.org
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Insurance Discounts
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Are You a Harvard Pilgrim Plan Member?
If so, acupuncture may be covered under your plan. Harvard Pilgrim recently instituted full coverage for acupuncture treatments under certain plans. There is a $20 co-pay and coverage is for 20 treatments. Check with your benefits administrator to see if your plan qualifies.
If your plan does not qualify, Harvard Pilgrim members can still receive 25% off our standard rates for all services.*
Pathways Also Offers the Following Insurance Discounts:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield members:
25% off standard rates for all services*
AARP members:
25% off standard rates for all services*
Medtac:
Members of LU26 receive the following:
- 20 free acupuncture treatments per year
- 12 free shiatsu bodywork treatments per year
- 12 free Chinese herbal consultations and prescriptions per year
*no other discounts apply
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The Season's
Recipe for Wellness
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High-Protein Carrot Soup
By Julia Herskowitz, LAc
Serve this soup with a green salad and some good bread for a complete meal.
 1 lb. carrots, sliced
1 medium potato, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4-5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 lb. tofu, preferably silken
Fresh ginger, about 1 inch, sliced thinly and chopped
Canola oil for sauteing onion and potato
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: curry powder, chopped cilantro or parsley
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Acupressure Point
of the Season\ |
Acupoint #25
By Edie Snow, ABT
Acupoint #25 is located on the back. It is on a line with the elbows about two thumb widths on either side of the spine.
Acupressure to this point can be helpful to relieve low back pain, sciatica, hip pain and tension.
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We greatly appreciate our satisfied clients' making referrals to friends and family and, as a nonprofit, we depend upon it.
As thanks,
we offer
a 15% discount voucher
for each referral you make to Pathways.
This voucher is valid with all other discounts.
For more information, call us at 617-859-3036, ext 0
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