Many environments consist of slow, accumulative, toxic risks potentially affecting human health such as the respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. Pollution has permeated daily life on so many levels that embracing a personal protection protocol is becoming more essential than ever before. However, conventional medicine usually addresses the symptoms of environmental toxin exposure but rarely […]
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James Sometimes the path of life can seem mundane; day to day, week to week, year to year. If it feels like a blur of the same old thing rapidly passing time, it […]
The resilience of the human body can wane over time so it is more important than ever to take proactive measures to mitigate future health challenges. During the spring months, as the wood energy surges, shedding winter anchors is essential to keeping up into summer. Acupuncture can help stoke dormant energy reserves while at the […]
Experiencing seasonal allergies can include symptoms that range from mild annoyance to an all-out struggle. Add in other allergies from airborne VOCs (volatile organic compounds) like mold or even living allergens like dust mites and searching for relief can become a desperation. Common symptoms of allergies include: Sneezing Itchy, runny or blocked nose (allergic rhinitis) […]
“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t to walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” ~ Martin Luther King As spring 2022 yawns into fruition the energy of the Universe expands. This is a time to spread those wings and take a running start into […]
Constipation can be very uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and in rare cases in need of emergency medical intervention. It is a condition that can affect just about any person at any age and may even be a chronic struggle for some. Depending on the cause, such as specific health conditions, pharmaceutical medicines, dehydration, poor diet, or […]
A stroke is an extremely serious episode that can render a person permanently or temporarily incapacitated. It can affect anything from smiling to walking with, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just under one million Americans afflicted by a stroke per year. It is the number five cause of death and […]
“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” ~Albert Camus Welcome, once again, to the last dance in the seasonal ballet. It is winter 2021, a time where the light steps and fast, expansive energy of Yang finally settles down while the slow, calm, inward, energy of […]
White blood cells are the first responders of the immune system within the human body. They are the heroes that step up and confront pathogens or perform other defensive actions needed to maintain optimal health. Most of the time, these actions go unnoticed but internally there is often a conflict taking part and the more […]
“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” ~Shira Tamir Welcome to the fall season of 2021! As earth energy winds down and growth begins to slow, so too does the inner body clock. This is primarily felt by those living in a classic four season location, […]