There are about 14 meridians used commonly nowadays by most acupuncturists, but Classically trained acupuncturists commonly utilize 60 meridians.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest continuously practiced… read more ...
The crisp beauty of autumn is something I love so much. I find that I am always in awe of the magical wonder of the leaves turning vibrant shades of crimson, gold and deep orange on my way to work at the… read more ...
I started pondering this question after opening an email with an article titled, “The Abundance of the Harvest Season”.
Almost immediately, I had a twinge of guilt strike as I thought about all of the… read more ...
At the recommendation of Elson M. Hass, author of "Staying Healthy With the Seasons," I perform a short juice cleanse once per season to both detoxify and boost my immune system.
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine… read more ...
The baby is finally here! Yay!!! Now all of those pregnancy discomforts are going to melt away, and you will finally have your body back, right? Unfortunately, being a new mom brings on many new challenges for the body… read more ...
Here is another way to honor the glorious pumpkin!
I combined a few of my favorite veggie chili recipes to come up with this one.
This hearty chili freezes well and tastes even better the second day. You can… read more ...
It is a favorite every year with our body scrubs, and we have had a hard time keeping it in stock!
So, this year let's treat your tootsies with Pumpkin Spice Foot Reflexology.
You will start your Pumpkin… read more ...
Recently, my friend told me about her secret to losing some weight: She has been drinking hot lemon water every morning. I have yet to try this myself, but it intrigues me and I am definitely considering this morning… read more ...
Oh, coffee, coffee, coffee...
I didn't start drinking coffee until my early twenties. My love affair started shortly after beginning massage therapy school. I see the irony, but I was working at a gym opening at 6 a.m… read more ...
If you have not yet made the switch from regular to organic foods, here is one more reason to do so: Protecting your fertility.
According to a 2008 study published in the Journal of Occupational and… read more ...
The summer is almost over and the first day of school is creeping up. If you’re anything like me, you still have a long “to-do” list that you thought would already be done! In today’s society, it’s so easy… read more ...
I love when research catches up to what we have already been saying for years! Plus, I am proud to say that this research was done right here in Pittsburgh at CMU.
Studies using Mindfulness Meditation with adults… read more ...
Here are Ten Ways to Channel Your Inner Olympian:
Even when you fall down, get back up and try again
Have confidence and believe in yourself and your goals
Rally your fans to cheer you on
Keep breathing… read more ...
If you are apprehensive about trying alternative medicine, take a note from the Chinese Olympic swimmer, Wang Qun: It works! While training at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, photographers snapped pictures of… read more ...
Archaeological evidence of massage has been found in many ancient civilizations including China, India, Japan, Korea, Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Mesopotamia. Today it is found all over the world, and is considered a… read more ...