by Element | Jan 30, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
A day at the office can leave us feeling as lethargic as we might after a sleepless night or Thanksgiving meal. Despite our best intentions to go to the gym or try out that fancy new recipe after work, when quitting time rolls around it’s all we can do to walk to the...
by Element | Jan 28, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
Acupuncture can be safely and effectively used throughout pregnancy, but it is especially prized as a non-invasive, drug-free approach to inducing labor. Weekly appointments during the last month of pregnancy are optimal for preparing and priming the body for the...
by Element | Jan 23, 2014 | Blog
This time of year can be difficult for those of us living in colder, darker climates. At the outset of winter, the chilly temps and early sunset seem cozy, and hunkering down at home is appealing. But as the winter months drag on, my sentiment shifts. The lack of...
by Element | Jan 21, 2014 | Blog
Cold drafts can be uncomfortable, cost money, and affect our health. They can keep us from sleeping well and make our muscles sore and tight. From a Chinese medicine perspective, drafts are also a vehicle for external pathogens to enter the body, leading to colds,...
by Element | Jan 16, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
Tai chi is a physical and mental art form that originated in China, with roots reaching back into antiquity. Physically, it uses continuous, flowing postures to loosen ligaments, strengthen muscles, enhance balance, increase circulation, and massage the inner organs....
by Element | Jan 14, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
January is here, the time of year when most of resolve to do at least one or two things that are new, different, or maybe even better. At Element, we decided to put a slightly different twist on the age-old resolution this year. We asked our staff what they want to do...
