This time of year is very busy for most people, preparing for the holidays. More shopping, cooking, entertaining, and planning, though enjoyable, adds more stress to our schedules.
We all want to enjoy the holidays. Here are some tips that can make life easier.
I usually talk about Chinese Medicine and seasonal changes in our energy. Today I want to talk about myofascial release and the benefit it brings. Myofascial release “is a whole-body hands-on approach to the evaluation and treatment of the human structure” ( 1). It focuses on the connective tissue or fascial system which spreads throughout […]
I have had issues with my neck for many years due to a concussion I suffered during childhood. My parents were not fans of chiropractic, and they had no idea that misplaced vertebrae could create problems over time. The neck pain that began in my forties is the reason I found the career that I […]
This time of year, the energies of liver and gallbladder are most active. These two pathways are very closely connected, but today I want to focus on the gallbladder. The gallbladder governs decision making, excretes and stores bile, and on a deeper level gives us the ability to push through obstacles and to assert ourselves. […]
In spring the earth’s energies come alive. The recession of energy into the earth during winter begins to reverse and the earth brings forth new life and beauty. As we are part of nature, the energy in our bodies begins to move up and outward during spring. This is the time to be more physically […]
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears, which may be chronic or come and go. It is usually worse at night and can interfere with sleep. Historically it was most common among the elderly and veterans. It has been reported that 25 million Americans experience this condition. There is a wide array […]
Everyday activities such as dancing and exercise routines, riding a bike, playing an instrument, and even handwriting are made automatic with muscle memory. Repetition helps to impress the memory of activities into our muscles, brains, and central nervous system. Other events which create muscle memory are accidents and physical and emotional trauma. “Everything we do and […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views Fibromyalgia (FMS) as a complex syndrome. It can consist of a combination of several different syndromes depending on the origin and specific symptoms of the person. FMS is a disease that predominantly targets women aged 20 – 50 and creates a lot of pain and suffering. This chronic condition was […]
This is something I deal with occasionally, but when it happens, I ruin a whole day. Since Chinese Medicine looks for the source of the problem, I thought it was time to explore this topic. I hope it helps my audience as well. A definition of motion sickness is nausea caused by motion especially in […]
Depression is a common mood disorder in the developed countries of the world. The Fall season is an especially prevalent time for mood disorders. The season changes bringing less sunlight and colder, shorter days. The energy in nature begins to recede back into the earth. The leaves change color and fall. People are spending less […]