Happiness is one of the greatest contributors to our health. I don’t necessarily mean a blissful or “dream-come-true” happiness. Rather, a sense of contentment, connectedness and ease of being. The feeling as if everything is alright. A sense of joy that is unconditional, not based...
Is there anything more painful that a closed heart: the inability to interact or connect with others? The feeling that we are isolated, or just going through the motions, not really engaged, unable to express or feel love. This issue can manifest in relationship, in...
We all have aspects of our personalities that cause us difficulty. Our personality is the aspect of ourselves that relates with the world. It is a tool for interaction, and the building of relationships. We have relationship with the world outside of ourselves: other people,...
Acupuncture is very detailed in its understanding of stress and the impact on digestion. The Stomach and Heart are two of the most common acupuncture channels that treat stress-induced digestive disturbances. They are also two of the most powerful acupuncture channels to calm the mind,...
As an acupuncturist, the most common complaints I hear from patients are related to anxiety, depression, irritability, or just stress! These uncomfortable states spread out into all areas of life, causing sleep disturbance, digestive problems, eating disorders, headaches, respiratory problems, obsessive-compulsive behavior, addictions, even menstrual...