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November 17, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

November is National Skin Care Month: 10 reasons to give your skin some TLC

November is national skin care month, and winter skin care is important

Most of us think summer skin needs more care than winter skin, but it ain’t necessarily so. As long as you are still active, sweating, wearing a protective mask and exposed to weather, your skin needs TLC. Has “pandemic fatigue” hit your skin care routine?   So let’s hit re-start and see what, if anything, needs […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Covid-19, exercise, Resources, seasonal therapy, Self-care, skin care, Uncategorized Tagged With: cosmetic acupuncture, Covid-19, dry skin, exercise, face care, mask washing, mask-wearing, moisturizer, skin care, sunscreen

October 7, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

Now: Lungs, Large Intestines, and Skin & the Metal Element in Fall

This the second article in a short seasonal series, which focuses on the body.  The previous article introduced the concept of Five Element acupuncture theory and the seasonal associations of Fall. In the body we turn our attention to the Lungs, Large Intestines, and our skin. It might seem odd that those organs would be […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Covid-19, Nutrition, Qi Gong, seasonal therapy, Self-care, skin care, Uncategorized Tagged With: bowel movements, breath demonstration, Covid-19, Defensive Qi, diet, exercise, Fall, Hoberman ball, Large Intestines, letting go, lungs, Metal, pandemic, prevention, qi gong, Skin, skin brushing, Wei Qi

May 12, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

Acupuncture theory explains why you need to move your body and how it will help you with “pandemic head”

Many years ago, I was taking a yoga teacher training class from the renowned teacher BKS Iyengar, and he was not happy with the level of attention of our class. He accused us of being “monkeys who had been drinking beer and had just been bitten by a scorpion.”  Even though we are finding ways […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, exercise, Qi Gong, Resources, seasonal therapy, Self-care, Slider, Uncategorized Tagged With: acupuncture, Covid-19, Earth element, emotions, exercise, grounding, Kundalini meditation, listening, mantra, naming, pandemic, psychology, walking, Water element

February 2, 2018 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

The Pack Has Your Back: 2018 is the Yang Earth Dog Year!

We welcome the Yang Earth Dog year on 16 February, 2018! This article will explain how each year acquires its name and characteristics, and how it might play out in weather, society, relationships and health. And why it’s a good year for singing! Each year is governed by one of the 12 zodiac animals, according […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Chinese Astrology, Nutrition, Resources, Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: 5 element theory, acupuncture, acupuncture theory, astrology, chinese astrology, Dampness, digestion, dogs, exercise, group activity, justice, meditation, Phlegm, protection, Singing

April 21, 2017 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

Listen to Yourself. You Know What to Do.

To gather information, you ask Siri, search Google or go to a website. For advice, you can ask a trusted teacher, a coach or therapist, or a spouse, friend or sibling. You’ll find all sorts of advice, and some of it may actually help! You may not take any of it, but rather use the advice to hone […]

Filed Under: Self-care, Uncategorized Tagged With: exercise, inner voice, meditation, trust, warning, wisdom

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  • Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits April 13, 2021
  • How often should you get acupuncture? April 12, 2021
  • Cupping + Acupuncture for the Change of Seasons March 18, 2021
  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021! February 11, 2021
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021! February 5, 2021
  • Lunar New Year: Don’t take a shower! Wear red! And one more thing… February 3, 2021
  • I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19 February 1, 2021
  • Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun! February 1, 2021
  • How comfortable are your patients in your treatment room? December 28, 2020
  • Your Winter Water Mind December 21, 2020

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