Self-care activities begin with the basics of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relationships, but self-care is so much more than being functionally fit. Most of us feel overwhelmed and stressed out at least some of each day. We’re juggling more responsibilities than are realistic to achieve in a day, week, or month, and our instant electronic connectivity reinforces reactive […]
Health Tips
Apple-Cranberry pie
This is a great gluten and dairy free apple-cranberry pie recipe that is worthy to serve to guests. Prepare yourself for an amazing taste sensation and it’s healthy too. Cranberries are considered a superfood it is high in Vitamin C and potassium. Cranberries have a high ORAC value (antioxidant) of 9,090/100 g. Apples (with skin) […]
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Actionable Steps
Stress Stress conditions, basic physiology and how acupuncture can help – redirecting stress toward health Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Actionable Step So you’ve been to your doctor and after test results and discussion, it’s been determined that your condition is not severe. Now the ball’s in your court: how are you going to deal with […]
Keep Moving!
Science has established we need to keep moving everyday, and the latest research shows 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. […]
Biopuncture for Pain Management
Biopuncture for pain management is a safe, natural alternative to medications. It’s milder but the body accepts it because the substances are plant-based. Over 75 million people suffer from some form of chronic pain in the United States and over 40 million Americans seek help in the form of alternative medicine. Acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal […]