Everyone experiences poor sleep from time to time. Often it is occurs when the mind is overly preoccupied by a stressful situation and the insomnia can resolve itself when the stressor is removed or circumstantial conditions improve. However, some people suffer insomnia that persists regardless of major lifestyle and evening...
Why you might want to cut out caffeine from your daily routine… If you are an avid coffee drinker then you know all too well of the comforting and alluring love affair that exists between you and your daily coffee. The comforting smell, powerful taste, and lest we forget- that...
Whether or not people want to talk about it, digestive disturbances are more common than realized. In fact, “60 to 70 million” to be exact! For some, this is a constant battle; for others, it may only be a transient condition. Either way, it is not comfortable to deal with....
Life stressing you out? With all the demands of today’s society, stress levels are on the rise. Research has shown that Massage Therapy may reduce stress hormones such as cortisol and increase good hormones like serotonin and dopamine. Lets look at what these hormones actually do: a) Cortisol, when constantly...
The adrenals are two little thumb-sized glands that sit on top of your kidneys. They are responsible for producing and distributing the stress hormones that help you respond to the conditions of your daily life. When exposed to stress, our “fight or flight” nervous system signals the adrenal glands to...
Tired? Stressed? Struggling to maintain a healthy weight? All of these issues can be related to low thyroid function (hypothyroidism). Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, dry skin, hair loss, cold intolerance, weight gain, and constipation may be a sign that your thyroid is working sluggishly. Many people become frustrated when...
Spleen 6 ~ SanYinJiao (3 Yin Crossing) Spleen 6, found on the inside leg just above the tip of the inside ankle bone, (four finger tips up). It is called 3 Yin Crossing because it has three acupuncture channels running through it, the spleen, liver, and kidney channels. These acupuncture...