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Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
Radiator heat has kicked in, making this season very dry inside many homes. Hydrating, both internally and externally, will make all the difference in how you feel by keeping the nasal membranes and...
From the Practitioners
Element staff has great picks when it comes to favorite Fall-time Meals and Dishes. Butternut Squash Soup is a big hit here with Jenny, esthetician, Greg, acupuncturist and certified herbalist, with...
BRRRRR!
Winter weather is upon us. Cold drafts and the winter freeze can creep into our bodies wrecking havoc on our muscles and joints. From a Chinese medicine perspective, drafts are also a vehicle for...
From the Practitioners
What Makes a Great Massage? "To be seen, heard, and held in a way that allows me to feel home in myself." Cara, massage therapist/Zero Balancing Practitioner "Enough pressure, good flow,...
Holiday Preparedness!
The holiday season is approaching and with all the festivities comes added stress.This stress can sometimes create a little extra teeth grinding at night or jaw clenching during the night or day....
From the Practitioners
From the Practitioners: We asked our practitioners: What does wellness mean to you? Here are some of their fascinating and different perspectives. "Being responsible for yourself: sleeping enough...
Good Morning!
Good Morning! Each day is a new day. Find ways to start out with ease. Whether you have children or pets, or you are just managing yourself, getting out of the house in the morning can be a chaotic...
Marathon Weekend
All over New York, runners are making their final preparations for this weekend's New York Marathon. Muscles are about to be tested to the limit and will then need time to recover and heal. Even the...
Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Soup!
Savoring More Flavors of Fall It's pumpkin and curry time! This weather makes me crave the two. (Well... the curry might also be one of my pregnancy cravings!). Make sure to incorporate the flavors...
Healthy Halloween!
All Hallow's Eve is one of the most highly anticipated holidays in the fall, with its delicious combination of fun, magic, a tingle of fear, and treats. But it can also be a scary combination of...
Chill in the Air
Burrr… it is getting chilly outside. It’s time to prepare for the cooler weather to come. Chinese medicine has a focused understanding of how the seasons affect our bodies and believes that we...
Don’t Fall Behind on Seasonal Maintenance
Fall brings to mind images of crunching through leaves, reveling in apples and pumpkins, and starting to cozy up inside as the temperature lowers. But, it also a good time tackle some deep cleaning...