Six Ways to Relieve Stress During the Week

Many of us (who, me?) are in the habit of ignoring our feelings and needs during the week, in favor of being “productive” — which can lead to a big backlog of stuff (that’s a technical term) when we hit the weekend. If you tend to get headaches or other physical symtpoms on the weekend, … Read more

Feeling Grouchy?

Irritable lately? Or a little depressed, lethargic, or restless? That’s a sign of spring on its way. Winter is ruled by the water element: deep, cool, and still. Spring is ruled by the wood element, which represents growth, change, and movement. As we begin to shift from winter to spring, that dynamic energy starts to … Read more

Chinese Medicine and Stress

It’s official. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association found that 80% of Americans are stressed about the economy, 60% are angry about it, and 52% are having trouble sleeping. It’s not news that most of us are stressed out about the economic situation. But these numbers suggest a serious health concern. In the … Read more

Acupuncture for Insomnia

Everyone, at some point, has experienced a period of not getting enough sleep, whether from insomnia, sleep disruption (kids and pets are famous for this), or simply not having enough time to sleep. And, the effect of sleep deprivation on mood, energy, focus, and overall quality of life can be profound. Insomnia can take many … Read more

Suggestions for Restful Sleep

Sleep is a habitual activity: patterns of sleep disruption can take on a life of their own and, by the same token, good sleep habits can be extremely regulating.  Here are some suggestions to encourage sleep and get you back into a good rhythm. Fix your sleep environment. Where you sleep makes a big difference … Read more

Worrying, Studying, Sugar, and your “Spleen”

Somehow I’d expected acupuncture school to be a place where we learned healthy habits and practiced balance; but, dealing with the same time-and-money constraints as any other graduate school program, it looked more like this: Back to back classes. Late night studying. Constant testing (and I mean constant, several exams a week, many of them … Read more

Chinese Medicine for Stress

Whatever your lifestyle or personal challenges, stress is something all of us experience!  And, as we all know, it is something that affects our health and happiness in many different ways. Chinese medicine excels in understanding and relieving stress and its effects on the body. We may think of stress as a modern issue; but … Read more