When you come for acupuncture, the points used tell the story of your treatment, a bit about acupuncture theory and where you were needled. Most of the 400 points we learn in acupuncture school are assigned to a “channel” that describes what organ they are associated with and where they are on the body (arm…
2017 is a Yin Fire Rooster year, and it began on January 28th. It points to a somewhat calmer year by contrast to the shenanigans and disruption of the 2016 Monkey year. Chinese astrology considers the nature of each animal in the zodiac, and how the dynamics of this particular year affect the nature of…
You might recall the pre-flight announcement when the flight attendant advises you to put your own oxygen mask on before helping someone else. The message is clear and vital to your health and safety: You must take care of yourself before you can take care of any one or any thing else. Self-care is a…
When confronted with danger, a “stress response” is designed to save your life. Muscles tense, energy soars and your pulse races in order to escape a perceived threat. Digestion and reproduction systems are reduced since they are not necessary for immediate survival. This “flight, fight, freeze” response is controlled by the sympathetic branch of the…
Living with chronic and/or untreated pain leads to a poor quality of life and actually increases our perception of pain. The sooner the pain cycle is interrupted, the sooner quality of life returns. Treating pain early typically results in faster pain relief than if left until the pain level is more uncomfortable and longer endured….