Just because you are interested in taking care of yourself, it doesn’t mean you have to become a vegan, flax-wearing, marathon-running monk. But the people who think most about what they put in their bodies and how they spend their time are more likely to take better care of themselves. As a result, more of… Read More
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Experience the physical and mental benefits of Chinese exercise
Many of us think we are essentially one way or the other: Outgoing or shy, athletic or clumsy, male or female. In truth, most of us are less clear-cut, something the ancient Chinese understood, and which has been handed down through generations. A gift of Chinese medicine is that practitioners have learned and refined wonderful… Read More
To treat allergies, look beyond medication
Spring may take longer to arrive than anyone likes, but all that rain, combined with the (eventually) melted snow and warming sun leads not only to May flowers, but also allergies. If you are sensitive to pollen – or dust, animal dander and the like – you can take actions that will help you suffer… Read More
Acupuncture Treats Fatigue by Creating Balance
In winter, we can blame the cold and dark for feeling tired. It’s more difficult in spring, when the warmer, longer days seem designed to pump us up with energy. But sometimes spring doesn’t work, like when we’ve been working too many days in a row, and even extra hours of sleep don’t make us… Read More
How Acupuncture Can Improve Your Health
A visit to my office to discuss acupuncture will begin like most of the other doctor appointments you have experienced, including some version of the instruction to “Stick out your tongue and say ‘Ahh.’ ” After that, however, you will notice this visit is different. For practitioners of Chinese medicine, your tongue is an important… Read More
The Top 5 Ways to Prevent Lower Back Pain During the Winter
During the winter months, we see a lot of patients come in complaining of lower back pain from shoveling, sitting in a chair all day, or doing manual labor. The marvelous strength and flexibility that’s engineered into your lower back also make it susceptible to developing lots of problems. Over time, poor posture or repetitive… Read More
How Acupuncture Can Improve Your Romantic Relationships
February is the month of love, and given our busy lifestyles, it can be hard to truly connect with your partner. We have so much else going on that our relationship with our significant other- arguably one of the most important relationships we’ll ever have- ends up taking a backseat. As an acupuncture practice, we… Read More
Kick the Winter Blues to the Curb!
There is no denying that winter has arrived now, with snowfall becoming a more regular occurrence and temperatures hovering in the single digits. Many people get the “winter blues” during this time of year, dreaming of the sunshine and warm temperatures of the spring and summer. That “I-can’t-wait-for-winter-to-end” feeling which hasn’t gone away may actually… Read More
3 Secrets to Unlocking Your Winter Vitality and Energy
Many of us lead hectic, busy lifestyles, and the winter season is a wonderful reminder to slow down and take some time for yourself to restore your energy. Winter is the sleep of nature, and everything experiences the slowing of natural processes, even our bodies. This is the time to come back to quietness and… Read More
Cure Your Dry Skin with Acupuncture
As magical and joyful as the winter season can be, it sure does wreak havoc on our skin. Cold, harsh winds can irritate our faces, while low humidity strips skin of its natural moisture. Then, add dry indoor heating to the mix, and the result is dry, patchy and just plain uncomfortable skin. The buildup… Read More
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