Stress is an everyday experience. It can be mild or severe. It can be real or perceived. Regardless of the cause, the reaction in our body is always the same. Our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and senses escalate and the digestion stalls. These steps help us to get out of harm's way. … [Read more...] about The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety
Qi Gong for Physical & Mental Health
Qi gong is a form of gentle exercise that moves the Qi Energy in the body, ascribing to Traditional Chinese Medicine understanding of how the body functions optimally. It can be done by anyone at anytime, with no experience, and there is a broad range of benefits. The exercises below … [Read more...] about Qi Gong for Physical & Mental Health
The Water, Wood and Metal Elements: How Do They Interact During Times of Stress?
According to TCM principles, there are Five Elements in nature with corresponding seasons, organ systems and emotions. We are all a reflection of both the Five Elements and nature, by embodying the same relationships within ourselves that occur in nature. Each individual's physical and mental … [Read more...] about The Water, Wood and Metal Elements: How Do They Interact During Times of Stress?
Staying Grounded During Fertility: A Yoga and Acupuncture Workshop
The journey to parenthood brings an unexpected amount of stress and emotions. These experiences so easily disconnect a person’s spirit from their body, which makes a difficult time even more heavy. Having the ability to stay grounded inside the body so deeply enhances the fertility process and … [Read more...] about Staying Grounded During Fertility: A Yoga and Acupuncture Workshop
Get Your Daily DOSE of Well Being!
When I first moved home from acupuncture school in California, I worked at a well known hospital in Michigan. At this time, very few staff were familiar with acupuncture. As a way of education, I provided A LOT of treatments to doctors, nurses, and front desk personnel. After receiving their … [Read more...] about Get Your Daily DOSE of Well Being!
Winter Poem
As the cold comes down and leaves a white blanket on the earth, I affirm that life is beautiful. The trees have shed what no longer serves them and are going bare. Releasing their outward extension of life and going within, getting quiet and still. With this sweet serene landscape, I become … [Read more...] about Winter Poem
