Self-care is a vital part of good health. It is very important to not ignore the signs that your body gives you to slow down or that something might be off. It requires you to be self-aware, looking at all aspects of the mind, body and spirit. Self-care involves doing activities that may improve your wellbeing and health – mentally, physically and emotionally. Ignoring your own needs can snowball and can create more problems later. If you keep ignoring those signals, something may happen in … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Self Care
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Are Online Supplements Safe?
There are so many options these days to buy supplements – online stores, natural food stores and larger chain stores to buy products in bulk. Be careful to do your homework when it comes to buying supplements! Many supplement products are not FDA approved but there are other ways to make sure you are getting the best quality source. Although online marketplaces make it convenient for many, they may be selling counterfeit product. It may be laced with impurities or may not even contain … [Read more...] about Are Online Supplements Safe?
Understanding Fatigue
Most people experience fatigue at some point in their life. It can become a problem when fatigue is debilitating on a day-to-day basis. Feelings of sluggishness, low motivation, low energy or zest for life are common as we age. There are many illnesses that can cause fatigue, such as long COVID, chronic fatigue, chronic infections, blood sugar abnormalities, anemia, insomnia, hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. Some causes of fatigue that aren’t related to specific diseases may be part of aging, … [Read more...] about Understanding Fatigue
Emotional First Aid: Identifying Natural Solutions for Anxiety
The stress over the past 18 months has been enormous for many people and I have certainly seen a lot more anxiety in my patients. Prescriptions for anti-anxiety and insomnia have increased over the course of the pandemic and, as we know, it’s easy for people to develop a dependence on these types of medications. The long-term effects of taking anti-anxiety and insomnia medications can be detrimental to our overall health, so they should be taken in the short term. But the reality is that people … [Read more...] about Emotional First Aid: Identifying Natural Solutions for Anxiety
Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
Many people are aware of the hallmark symptom for COVID: loss of taste and smell. Researchers have found that the temporary loss of smell (anosmia) may be a better indicator of a COVID infection than other symptoms of fever, headache, body aches, cough, digestive upset or shortness of breath. It has been suggested that the olfactory nerve cells can be affected because of the swelling of surrounding nasal mucosa tissues and cells being inflamed by the viral replication process. One study showed … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
Signs of Hormone Imbalance for Women and Men
Hormone imbalance can occur at any age and at any stage of a woman’s life. Teenagers experience an emotional rollercoaster of changes as they transition through puberty and into early adulthood. A woman’s fertile years span from Menarche (onset of menstruation) and can start to decline as young as age 30. Egg quality declines significantly after age 35, making fertility challenging for a woman who desires pregnancy later in life. The average age for a woman to transition into menopause is 51. … [Read more...] about Signs of Hormone Imbalance for Women and Men
Preventing Wrinkles Without Injections
Aging is inevitable, and many try to defy it using various methods of preventing and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and saggy skin. The skin is our largest organ and is most sensitive to the aging process. When you are young, the skin is plump, tight and springy like a new mattress. With aging, the skin becomes thinner, less springy and sunken in. What can you do? These days, there are so many things from which to choose, but radiofrequency (RF) technology is a non-surgical, … [Read more...] about Preventing Wrinkles Without Injections
How Cupping Can Benefit the Body
Cupping has been used in China for thousands of years. It is becoming more and more popular in the U.S., as evidenced by athletes and actors adorning the cupping marks. There are a number of ways to utilize cupping, such as sliding cupping or leaving them on one spot. Some practitioners can leave cupping marks when left stationary on one spot for five or more minutes. I prefer using sliding cupping to release the whole tightened area and fascial tissues to get quicker results. Cupping can … [Read more...] about How Cupping Can Benefit the Body
