Science has established we need to keep moving every day, and suggest that 150 minutes a week, or about 25 minutes a day, is the sweet spot for the general population. Interestingly, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York recommends 30-60 minutes daily exercise for healthy people, and 30 minutes a day for cancer patients. Why is […]
Eu-Stress is Good Stress
Eu-stress is the opposite unwanted stress. Eu-stress is the positive form of stress that challenges us to reach beyond what we thought we were capable of. We think of stress as negative, and for sure our body’s reaction to most stress is a state of distress. But if something’s a negative might it have a positive aspect? Stress is a common […]
The Limbic System & the Possibility for Change
The limbic system is the area of our brain where learning, memory and emotion are experienced. Acupuncture affects the limbic system in part by allowing the calm side of our nervous systems to emerge. This has the effect of giving the receiver a moment’s pause in the action and making healthier choices for his or […]
Shining a Spotlight on Lung Cancer During November’s Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. I was surprised to learn that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Since there are no tests for early detection, we should educate ourselves to know what signs and symptoms to look for. This article covers the basics to shine a spotlight on […]
The Po: The Spirit of the Lungs
Eastern medicine is rooted in an ancient Chinese culture. In this lineage there are five spirits, one connected with each major organ: the heart, liver, spleen, kidney and lungs. The Po is the spirit of the lungs. What follows is a brief summary of the po, the spirit of the lungs. The Po The Lungs […]