This time of year, as summer eases into fall, the days become shorter, and the mornings and evenings are much cooler. We still experience the heat of summer at midday, but the change in nature is unmistakable. The earth element, which is the most active energy at this time of year governs the stomach and spleen […]
The spring and summer weather has finally arrived after two months of cold, overcast skies, and rain. The favorite footwear during the warm weather is sandals and of course the popular flip flops. Though flip flops are great poolside and by the beach they play a part in creating a common foot ailment called plantar […]
I have seen many clients lately who have structural issues, either problems with their knees, backs, or feet. These types of issues will also create problems with necks and hips. When your body is out of alignment, you can suffer from nerve pain, migraine headaches, sciatica, back pain, and many other ailments. Poor alignment over […]
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 […]