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Mitochondrial Dysfunction - Fueling Long COVID Symptoms

Nov 156 min read

Mitochondrial Dysfunction - Fueling Long COVID Symptoms

One of the most important pieces of the long COVID puzzle lies in how the virus messes with mitochondria, the "power plants" of our cells.

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Three Distinct Mechanisms in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Nov 45 min read

Three Distinct Mechanisms in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

In this post we will discuss the difference between Neurogenic POTS, Hypovolemic POTS, and Hyperadrenergic POTS.

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Finding Relief from Bell’s Palsy at Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Sep 162 min read

Finding Relief from Bell’s Palsy at Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology

Bell’s Palsy can be a sudden and distressing condition, often leaving those affected with facial paralysis, discomfort, and a sense of helpl

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Elevating Performance: How Olympic Athletes Use Acupuncture

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jun 303 min read

Elevating Performance: How Olympic Athletes Use Acupuncture

In the quest for peak performance, athletes constantly seek out the most effective ways to enhance their training, recovery, and overall...

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Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Feb 254 min read

Contributing Factors to Brain Fog

Brain fog is one of many cognitive symptoms commonly experienced people report following a TBI. Traumatic brain injuries are highly complex

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Jason Lee

Feb 224 min read

What is Orthopedic Bodywork?

Orthopedic Massage, and the way I perform it, is what I like to call “therapeutic bodywork” that stands out as a specialized approach...

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The Best Forms of Magnesium for The Brain

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Feb 215 min read

The Best Forms of Magnesium for The Brain

Magnesium L-threonate is a form of magnesium that has been shown to be effective in increasing the magnesium concentration in the brain.

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Surviving the Scorch: The Importance of Kidney Function in Heat Stroke

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Feb 204 min read

Surviving the Scorch: The Importance of Kidney Function in Heat Stroke

As summer temperatures soar, the heat becomes more than just a matter of comfort; it can pose serious health risks, with heatstroke being...

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Dysautonomia: Historical Perspectives from Chinese Medicine

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 314 min read

Dysautonomia: Historical Perspectives from Chinese Medicine

What do the following have in common: insomnia, pain, fevers, digestive complaints, anxiety, tachycardia, poor breathing patterns, paresthe

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Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 263 min read

Podcast: Living with Chronic Head Pain

Meet Dr. Ayla Wolf – a leader in her industry and powerhouse brick and mortar business owner.

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Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 261 min read

Dizziness or Vertigo? Why it Matters

Dizziness versus vertigo, important for proper diagnosis.

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Concussions, Pain, the Parietal Lobe and Acupuncture

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 261 min read

Concussions, Pain, the Parietal Lobe and Acupuncture

Why injuries that occur at the time of the concussion, or pre-existing injuries can turn into chronic pain following concussions

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Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 261 min read

Acupuncture and Telemedicine?!?

How can acupuncturists provide telemedicine? Watch this short video to find out! In this video: Why I don’t like the term...

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Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 191 min read

Concussions & Traumatic Neck Injuries

Dr. Ayla Wolf discusses the overlapping symptoms between concussions and traumatic neck injuries, which often occur together.

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5 Ways Acupuncture Aids in Concussion Recovery

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Jan 122 min read

5 Ways Acupuncture Aids in Concussion Recovery

Acupuncture has a regulatory, or modulatory effect on a person’s physiology and is a great tool that can be used as part of a concussion rec

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Concussions, Post-traumatic Headaches and Migraines

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Dec 1, 20231 min read

Concussions, Post-traumatic Headaches and Migraines

In this Video: 0.26: Problems with misdiagnosing post-traumatic headaches as migraines 1:10: Why this misdiagnosis occurs 1:57: ...

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Clinical Trial Opportunity: Acupuncture for Individuals with Myasthenia Gravis

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Clinical Trial Opportunity: Acupuncture for Individuals with Myasthenia Gravis

Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology is collaborating with the HealthPartners Neuroscience Center in a new clinical trial on

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Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Oct 3, 20235 min read

Long-Covid Symptoms Explained

The difficulty about naming this experience long-COVID however, is that the name does not convey the huge degree of variation between people

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Kidney Function and the Role of Electrolytes

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Sep 12, 20234 min read

Kidney Function and the Role of Electrolytes

This article is a follow-up to our previous post The Often Overlooked Importance of Kidney Function: What Your Labs Won’t Tell You....

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A Pioneer in Healing Spaces - Florence Nightingale

Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl OM

Sep 6, 20233 min read

A Pioneer in Healing Spaces - Florence Nightingale

patients healed faster when they were exposed to natural light and had rooms with windows overlooking nature.

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