Chemical Toxins in Our Environment Toxic substances abound in our environment. These chemicals get into our bodies through our skin, breath, food and water. The more I learn about our food production I surmise that any processed foods or unfiltered water carry toxins. Add those miniscule amounts to what we get via the skin all […]
Nourishing You
How Does Stress Affect the Body?
Stress Stress conditions, basic physiology and how acupuncture can help – redirecting stress toward health Stress is experienced in many parts of the body; it’s not just a state of mind. Stress speeds up the aging process and suppresses the immune system, making you more vulnerable to disease and robbing your birthright to a good […]
Meditation Practice
Meditation Practice Calms Stress and Anxiety I don’t think anyone would argue that we live in an anxiety-ridden world. Within the better part of two decades, the pace of technology, climate change, the news cycle and proliferation of entertainment has accelerated. The result is that unless you live in a cave somewhere, your nervous system is over-stimulated. […]
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 […]
10 Stress Management Techniques
Stress is on the rise globally and we all feel it. Daily stressors are not showing signs of abating anytime soon. Therefore, it’s up to us to work on managing our stress so we can function well and enjoy our lives. There are literally hundreds of ways to manage stress, you can see from the 10 we […]