June 2014

What does it mean to be healthy?  Health is a state of optimum physical functioning, spiritual enlightenment, social well-being, and mental aptitude.  True health is so much more than settling for mediocrity.  It’s not about living life just barely above the doldrums, or hoping against hope that you won’t get sick or that you’ll finally feel better.

Understand that your body was designed to be healthy and in balance.  This is your natural state.  If you are struggling with your health, you have most likely, throughout the course of living, allowed your body to get out of balance. Taking medicine to treat a symptom will never create balance within the body.  Acupuncture works with the body to return it to its natural state of balance so that it can heal from the inside out.  Don’t divert the smoke, put out the fire!

Do you have a hard time sleeping, concentrating, or get irritable with your loved ones? No matter what you’re being treated for with acupuncture relaxation is almost always a side effect! #AcupunctureForRelaxation

This picture shows a .25 acupuncture needle.  Which is on the larger end of the spectrum. We often use .14 needles.

Oriental Medicine can create change in any aspect of your life, from emotional balance to fertility. Five Element theory shows us how to right the imbalances that get us spinning off kilter. #Acupuncture

During the long days of summer, abundant sunshine and warm temperatures nurture the luxuriant growth and full maturation of plants. All around us gardens blossom and bear fruit. One of the ancient writings of Chinese medicine, the Inner Classic, suggests that this time of the year expresses the Yang principles—expansion, growth, outward activity, lightness and creativity.

The flowers and fruits of our gardens are bursting in abundance. Everything is maturing and at the high point of growth. This is also the time of year for us to be at a high point of our outdoor activities and recreation. It is important to understand that as the seasons flow within the natural world, they also flow within us.

During this time of year you may have more physical energy and feel the desire to garden, play sports, go hiking in the woods, or take long walks. Let the sun’s energy nourish and reinvigorate you. Rise early, stretch and reach toward the sun. Like the plants in your garden, let the bounty and warmth of the outside world enter and enliven you.

Whether we are aware of it or not, each season can have a profound influence upon our health and well-being. According to the ancient principles of Chinese medicine, our heart and small intestine are most active, alive and accessible to health, healing and development at this time of year. If we do not learn to flow with the changes, as nature does, illness can occur.