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From the Practitioners: Stand Up Straight
Posture. Other than childhood memories of being told by our parents to "stand up straight" we generally don't think about it. But when we do, most of us realize that our posture could be better....
Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Facelift… Sign me up!
What? Is it even possible to combat the signs of aging with the ancient art of acupuncture? Yes, absolutely. Facial acupuncture is very relaxing, especially for those high-achieving, highly...
From the Practitioners: Women’s Health
Women are strong creatures and we often try to muscle our way through discomfort or pain on our own. “I am woman, you won’t hear me roar, or whine …” Or at least, we like to think so. But there is...
Gut Feeling: Abdominal Massage
When you think about abdominal massage, does it sound appealing? The belly is a vulnerable area, protected only by muscle and adipose tissue, and houses vital organs that just seem so...fragile. But...
From the Practitioners: A Primer on Winter Skin Care
Winter weather can be rough on the complexion. At this point in the season, the charm of winter is waning. The cold, dry air takes the moisture right out of your skin, but with a little extra care...
Eat Your… Fermented Foods!
Fermented foods have been attracting more and more interest from health-seeking folks for years. Indeed, the production of these foods is age-old. For many of us, not a single day goes by without...
From the Practitioners: Tai Chi and the Rhythm of Winter
Tai chi, like most natural and holistic practices, places a strong emphasis on the seasons. Winter is a quiet time, inherently appropriate for focusing on the internal, the slow, and the forces...
Another Healing Art: Reflexology
Have your feet been crammed in heavy winter snow boots for a bit too long? Have they had to endure scratchy wool socks or binding layers? Have they been gripping onto precarious icy surfaces trying...
Yes! Eat Chocolate on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. What comes to mind when you think of Valentine's Day? If you’re a foodie like me, it’s CHOCOLATE! (Oh--and love, of course--that’s kinda the point of the...
Getting Started on Meditation
There are no real rights or wrongs when it comes to meditation. That said, people often ask for ideas and guidance for their meditative practices. If you're a newbie to meditation -- or if the rat...
Welcome to the Year of the Horse
As you all may know, we are entering a new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar: 2014 is the year of the wood horse! The Chinese lunar calendar runs in cycles of 12, with each year ascribed...
Healthy Choppers…
Teeth, we have seen all kinds! Some people are just genetically blessed with those beautiful pearly whites, while others endure assorted procedures to attempt to achieve our ideal of perfection....