Did you know that The Winter Blues now has an official name? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is defined as a kind of depression that occurs at the same time every year, usually during the fall and winter months. These months … Continue reading
When we acupuncturists are in school, we’re taught that the treatment of pain is our Bread and Butter – except we don’t call it pain, or arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome, or sciatica…instead we say “Bi Syndromes”. If you’ve been … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! As we come to a close of this month’s blog theme, I wanted to write up a collection of short poems/prose about gratitude, and the thing that makes gratitude possible – Giving. We may only celebrate Thanksgiving … Continue reading
November is moving right along and my favorite holiday is approaching. I love Thanksgiving – yes, for the food – but best of all I get to enjoy spending quality time with my extended family. And as well all know … Continue reading
So many of you are “Checking-In” on Facebook. And I bet you are wondering about the pleasant aroma that is emanating from the Bath Salts that you are being sent home with. The main scent that you are probably picking … Continue reading
So, Halloween is over and it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming Holidays! If you have kids, chances are you’re trying very hard to stop yourself from digging in to their recent candy inheritance, while also trying to moderate … Continue reading
Its that time of year when I start smelling like cinnamon and Clove. Everyone always says to me “Mandy, you smell like Christmas.” I kind of like that. Course, I would also like it if I was told I smelled … Continue reading
In honor of National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, let’s check out some of the benefits of Massage Therapy, one of which is keeping your immune system strong and lymph nodes clear during these upcoming cold months. For most people, receiving … Continue reading
In keeping with the theme of promoting strong immunity for the impending months, this week’s blog is dedicated to the healing benefits of common herbs and spices that are especially healing right now. Cinnamon This common brown powder often sits … Continue reading
I know that so many of you think that pumpkins are only for carving at Halloween, pie, and as a Starbucks flavor – Pumpkin Spice Latte (or I’m sure that’s what my buddy Chris would say). But, pumpkins are actually … Continue reading
