The holiday season has arrived and for the most part it is a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But for many of us, it can also bring with it stress, overwhelm, and even feelings of burnout or sadness. Between endless to-do lists, social obligations, and financial pressures, missing loved ones far or no longer with us, it’s no surprise that holiday stress impacts mental and physical well-being.
Read MoreManaging cravings in recovery can be one of the biggest challenges individuals face, especially when there are emotional and physical triggers. While traditional therapies like counseling and medication are often necessary, alternative treatments such as acupuncture can greatly complement them.
Read MoreStress and anxiety are inevitable parts of our lives. We all face tough times filled with worry and tension, and often we don't do much to address the root problems. Some of us turn to medication and healthcare professionals, but mental health issues can be persistent. That’s why it's crucial to explore all options, including the mental health benefits of regular massage.
Read MoreMany of us have corporate jobs or “9-5s” as a means of survival in capitalistic society. Bills need to be paid, health insurance is paramount, and/or there are people who depend on our income for their survival. While we may have to keep these jobs for one reason or another, it doesn’t mean we have to tie our identity alongside it. When we meet someone new, we always get the question “what do you do?” and then we continue to introduce ourselves or define ourselves by our job. While it’s quite normal to make work your life or something you highly identify with, what if we radically think about who we are outside of our work? As humans, we’re meant to be in community, to BE instead of DO, to connect, to love and to serve. This part of our nature conflicts with modern society and the capitalistic world we live in today.
Read MoreEvery woman ( and possibly man) is looking for the proverbial fountain of youth. After treating hundreds of women battling acne, wrinkles, and aging for years, we've come to realize there is no magic pill for skincare that will heal your skin overnight. Skincare is all about consistency.
We can't stress enough the importance of a skincare routine. Give your face some TLC daily, and your skin will thank you for years to come.
Skincare routines do not need to be complicated. In fact, the easier, the better.
Read MoreHave you heard an acu-nap?
An acu-nap is the extra deep sleep you get in a short period of time during your acupuncture treatment.
Read MoreThis is such a great question and one that gets asked a lot. There really is not cut and dry answer to this question but there is a general formula that we can follow.
Read MoreChinese medical saying, “Where there’s stagnation, there will be pain. Remove the stagnation, and you remove the pain.” In this case stagnation means “stuck” QI, blood, lymph, phlegm or essential fluids. When any of these substances is no longer free flowing the result is pain. So first and foremost the goal of cupping is to help remove this stagnation or obstruction.
Read MoreTCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) including acupuncture is a whole system of medicine that includes body, mind and spirit. Because of this all encompassing point of view it can address a wide range of health concerns.
So I thought it might be fun to go through some top five- Top 5 best know things it can address, Top 5 lesser known and Top 5 possible surprises
Read MoreIn my previous blog post I touched on setting boundaries when discussing emotional health, but I wanted to dive into it deeper because it is important for your health, your partner's health and babies health. The amount of change that is coming to your world is huge and one of the best ways to ease into that is setting up some boundaries. This will allow for bonding with baby, self care for momma and direction for papa or partner on how to be helpful and involved. Boundaries will also help your friends and loved ones understand where they can help and when it may be too much. You may be wondering how will I know what my limits are?
Read MoreAccording to the American Psychology Association-"75% of adults reported experiencing moderate to high levels of stress in the past month and nearly half reported that their stress has increased in the past year. Do you fall into this category?
Read MoreToday I wanted to talk a little bit about anxiety attacks and panic attacks, more specifically 5 tools that can help diffuse things in the moment. This is something that I have personally been struggling with recently and thought it would make a great topic for a post.
Read MoreLet’s start by talking about some of the things that magnesium helps with in the body. First off magnesium is a mineral and it is used in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Some of the top functions that Magnesium supports are normal nerve and muscle function, immune support, steady heartbeat, and bone strength.It helps to adjust blood glucose levels and it can even help with PMS symptoms.
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