Don Matesz is a philosopher, herbalist and nutrition counselor. He has over two decades of experience in the fields of nutrition, fitness, and natural health care, and is the author of over two dozen articles on nutrition published in popular health-oriented journals.
Don has a master's degree in philosophy (with a concentration in Asian philosophy), and received his certification in comprehensive nutrition counseling from the American Academy of Nutrition. He is also certified in Chinese herbology, having received his training from the Institute of Chinese Herbology.
Don is currently a student at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture in Phoenix, Arizona. Before enrolling at the institute, he and his wife Rachel studied and taught macrobiotics. Together, they self-published The Nourishment for Life Cookbook. In 2004, they released a new book entitled The Garden of Eating: A Produce-Dominated Diet and Cookbook.
One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.
In prior issues, Neil discussed the Gallbladder Official as a whole (March 20 including points 17 and 24); points 37-41 (June 2013); points 1, 16, and 20 (May 2021); and points 2-3, 8-9, and 12-13 (April 2024). This article focuses on GB points 7, 10, 14-15, 18-19, 21, and 23.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, often managed with pharmacological and surgical interventions. However, acupuncture has long been used as a non-invasive treatment for knee pain, and recent research provides new insights into its underlying mechanisms.
