Natures First Aid Kit Our health food and grocery stores shelves are lined with many different supplements and medicines – trying to determine what to take can be overwhelming. There are many choices that extend beyond the supplement aisle! There is much to learn about the food universe – even … [Read more...] about Natures First Aid Kit
Become friends with our emotions
As acupuncturists, we sit with our clients and talk with them about their emotions. Emotions are an important part of the intake process for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Emotions affect our physical health and physical health affects our emotional well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine – … [Read more...] about Become friends with our emotions
The Magic of Midlife – Body Balance for Women in their Prime!
As women, we are pressured to keep our figures intact and the world around us supports our desire to be thin and svelte. At the same time, we are watching our bodies change – most of which is beyond our control. Midlife hormonal changes take precedent to our old ways of eating what we want and … [Read more...] about The Magic of Midlife – Body Balance for Women in their Prime!
Dampness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Good health, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is dependent on four major foundations. These include diet, exercise, adequate rest and relaxation, and a good mental attitude. Acupuncture reaches it’s full and lasting effect when lifestyle changes are made where all four … [Read more...] about Dampness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Exercise at any age!
Exercise is important at any age! For guidelines and expertise, I turned to Allison Stuart Kaplan. Allison is a group exercise instructor, yoga teacher and personal trainer and regular health and fitness contributor for Fox news Detroit" Get Fit" morning show. She is also the founder of … [Read more...] about Exercise at any age!
Why Meditate?
The thought of meditation often brings cringes of resistance and images uncomfortably sitting, legs crossed, in a still position for long periods of time. Most people resist the idea of meditation because they cannot imagine themselves slowing down. We live in a world that is extremely … [Read more...] about Why Meditate?