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Allergies??
Seasonal allergies are horrible and uncomfortable, especially when everything outside is so beautiful and enticing.
Itchy, sneezy, stuffy, runny head and nose, cloudy thinking, sinus pressure and headache are not good ways to usher in spring.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS
Intermittent Fasting Improves More than Just Your Weight (I Tried it – Here’s What I Think!)
Intermittent fasting has become a popular buzzword in the holistic health world for its ability to increase our fat burning powers and reduce weight. Basically, intermittent fasting (IF) is the practice of elongating the time between your meals. There are plenty of different options of intermittent fasting, with most methods suggesting waiting anywhere from 14 – 24 hours from your last meal to your next.
Treasure Your Memories
Memories are precious. We are fortunate to have our own stories and our own memories to hold dear and pass along. Enjoy life, have an abundance of fun, and make your moments count.
Wellness for Children – The Benefits of Relaxation, Self-care & Meditation for Children
In education today, there is increased pressure on children to do well, in a particular way. The way school is structured, kids need to sit still, focus, deal with constant stimulation, and endure a great deal of test taking and evaluation. This can be problematic for many children and can lead to stressed-out or anxious kids. It can also become very hard for them to relax. This can mean constant excess energy, which causes common issues, like “bouncing off the walls,” “meltdowns,” or the inability to fall asleep.
All in a Day’s Work?
We all seek a profession that we love. Finding our passion is not always easy. Most of us long to feel that work has purpose, is challenging, and benefits our communities in some way. I believe that a successful business requires a solid foundation based on one’s own principles.
As an acupuncturist, I have a number of principles upon which I have built my practice.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS
It’s Face Time!
With the first hints of spring, the urge to scour & scrub known as spring cleaning takes over. Just as you air out your drawers and closets after a long season of harsh winds, dry heat, and all the other stresses of the cold, consider paying extra attention to cleansing and purifying your skin. Dermaplaning, done by our gentle and precise Wynter, could help you ready your skin for fresh air and warm breezes by removing dead, rough skin to reveal the soft and supple layer beneath. Once a highly guarded secret of super models and actresses, it is now available at Element!
Succulent Wild Woman: Dancing with Your Wonder•full Self By S.A.R.K.
My college roommate gave this bestselling book a decade ago. It’s a beautiful, wise, creative, and playful book, encouraging women to be who they are and explore all life has to offer.
Perhaps these healing spaces (which S.A.R.K. writes about on page 57) resonate with you or maybe they will give your a new perspective.
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS
Put Your Best Fork Forward
According to the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, March is national nutrition month. This year, the experts are highlighting the idea that every bite counts, that every small decision makes a difference towards lasting health, one forkful at a time.
Keep Your Body in Tune
We think about health in many ways, all the time. We maintain our cars, so they run properly and don’t break down. We maintain our furnaces and appliances. This concept should also apply to our own bodies. We tend to pay attention to acute problems, but not necessarily everyday maintenance.
From the Practitioners: 6 Ways to Increase your Detox Powers!
We hear a lot about detox diets in the health world. These diets are usually whole foods and plant based, focusing on supporting the liver and digestive system to remove unwanted “toxins” from our systems. Toxins can mean a lot of things, but often we are talking about unwanted or harmful substances – think pesticides, food additives, medications, and environmental pollutants. While focusing on the diet is super important, there are lots of other ways we can support detoxification in the body.
Cosmetic Health and Wellness
Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Facelift–many names for a natural approach to lift, smooth, and soothe the signs of aging with the ancient art of acupuncture. The desire for youth and beauty seems timeless. Cosmetic acupuncture dates back to the Sung Dynasty (960-1279AD).
FROM THE PRACTITIONERS
Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!
March 2nd marked the great Dr. Seuss’ birthday, now celebrated as Read Across America Day. We asked our practitioners: what are your favorite books? What books proved to you that “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose”?