Moving gently through the Holidays! Many people use acupuncture for stress reduction and even those who don’t admit to or notice stress in their lives report a greater sense of lightness and evenness to their moods after having acupuncture. During the holiday season, many of us could benefit from the stress-reduction benefits of acupuncture. Acupuncture…
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can be very effective in treatments of skin conditions. Treatments can provide quick relief for acute symptoms and significant and lasting relief from recurrent or chronic skin conditions. The skin reflects and reacts to imbalances within the body’s internal landscape and the effects of the environment. Internal disharmonies caused by strong…
Digestive Health is more important than you think. How your gut works sets the basis for your energy, immunsystem, mood and much more. More than 95 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders ranging from constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome to more serious conditions such as acid reflux (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In…
Green Goddess Soup great Cleansing Soup, good to do at this time of the year and when the season is changing, to give your body a break from heavy foods and to upgrade you imunsystem. 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped with stem ½ bunch bok choy, arugala, spinach or collards 1 cup water (more…
Arthritis Relief Most people are familiar with the term arthritis, which may conjure up images of twisted, knobby fingers or achy knees, but did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis? For many people, arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age…
Claudia shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine can help anxiety In my early twenties I had my first panic attack—I was at a concert with some friends and suddenly I couldn’t hear anything. I felt light headed and it seemed like everyone in the crowd was staring directly at me. I had to consciously…
Apple cider vinegar There are many benefits from taking a daily dose of apple cider vinegar, an old folk remedy. Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar can help alleviate many ailments. It’s delicious, rich in vital nutrients, and truly a valuable item in your pantry. ACV has been used for thousands of years not only for…
Releasing Stress from your Life As a normal part of life, stress enables us to get things done. If left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems. Stress causes a disruption in the flow of vital energy, or Qi, through the body. These energetic imbalances can throw off the immune system…