Everyone I am meeting this week seems to be buzzing with springtime energy, with the anticipation of sunshine and greenery to come. It seems that we can all collectively feel the new growth gathering the energy to burst forth and transform this dreary gray into a show...
Abdominal Breathing Technique for Nervous System Regulation
Abdominal Breathing Technique Breathing exercises such as this one should be done daily or whenever you find yourself under stress, your mind dwelling on upsetting thoughts, or when you are experiencing pain. Abdominal breathing is just one of the many breathing...
Can’t Sleep? Feeling Anxious? Irritated? Depressed? Stress May Be The Cause.
Stress is a cause of many chronic illnesses. When we experience stressful life situations, the body releases hormones that are biologically intended to keep us safe from danger by kicking the body into high gear. This is the ancient human response to “the tiger is...
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...
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...