Meditation 101
With so many of today's ills being caused by, or at least worsened by, stress, meditation is a key part of any wellness plan. Why Meditate? Stress is an enormous problem in modern society. Everything from our work life and technology exposure to family pressures and...
Chicago’s Best Acupuncturists
I am so pleased to be chosen as one of the best acupuncturists in Chicago. Zencare 2019 "Four Flowers believes deeply in the body’s ability to heal itself. Their acupuncture practices work to naturally target imbalances and restore health to the mind and body, so you...
With a little practice you should be able to figure out which exact pressure points will put your baby to sleep. I spoke with Ashley Flores, a licensed acupuncturist, to learn more.
Romper 2019 Flores says there are a couple of different areas of a baby's body that you can work on using acupressure to help them get a better night's sleep. One of those points is right between the eyebrows — a spot often nicknamed the sleep button. "Just a really...
I spoke with Ashley Flores, a licensed acupuncturist and acupuncture expert to learn which pressure points are most likely to give you a mood boost.
Romper 2019 I spoke with Ashley Flores, a licensed acupuncturist and acupuncture expert to learn which pressure points are most likely to give you a mood boost. "The biggest ones that I recommend to clients a lot are on the Pericardium channel, which is on the inside...
Meet Acupuncturist Ashley Flores of Four Flowers Wellness
Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Flores. Ashley, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? I began my exploration of Eastern Medicine as a way of dealing with my own health challenges. In my late teens and early twenties, I...
Chinese Medicine and the Art of Letting Go
Are you feeling pissed off? Angry? Upset? Irritated? Frustrated? Agitated by things that are beyond your control? It's a good time to Let Go. We choose to let go, not because we are detached and unfeeling (or apathetic), but because we make a conscious...
Chicago Acupuncturist Ashley Flores Offers Acupressure Suggestions for Postpartum Clients
This year, I had the pleasure of working with author Dayna Kurtz on her wonderful new book, Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom. This book, (which happened to be released a few days before my youngest was born) covers...
Chicago Acupuncturist: How to Find the Right Person for You
You're in pain. Or maybe struggling with infertility. You could be feeling anxious. And someone mentioned that acupuncture could help you. It sounds a little strange. How could those teeny tiny needles help me feel less anxious, help me get pregnant, or...
How Megan Kept Her Blood Pressure in Check and Had Her Successful Homebirth
Megan and I first began working together when I was still in acupuncture school and working as an intern in the student clinic. Over the years, we had the chance to work together on a number of issues- digestion, support while trying to conceive, and...
Basil & Chrysanthemum Tea for Headache and Stress
When stress rises and brings on a headache, these three soothing herbs work together to calm the nervous system and relieve pain and tension in the head. Common kitchen basil is not only delicious in pasta and salad, but also makes a wonderful ingredient...