centering practice 292

Over the course of 16+ years in practice as an acupuncturist, I've heard numerous reports from patients about how they store and experience mental-emotional stress in their bellies. Symptoms range from decreased appetite, increased appetite, various types of pain, and bowel dysfunctions (especially diarrhea). Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) recognizes the Spleen, Stomach, and pancreas as … Continue reading centering practice 292

irritability decreaser 804

Elevated blood pressure, poor sleep, decreased sexual potency, habitual bickering in the family, fragile happiness easily broken: these dis-eased states and more co-occur when the mind and heart flow in chronic irritability. What do you want to create? In what direction is your mind actually oriented? Healthy blood pressure, restful sleep, optimal sexual potency, harmonious … Continue reading irritability decreaser 804

mood booster 007

If there are 10 things right in our lives, and one thing wrong, that one wrong thing will irk us--whether consciously or unconsciously--despite our gratitude for the 10 right things. Stagnant qi pockets (SQP) are like that one wrong thing which puts a damper on our good vibes; to remedy these imbalances, therefore, is kind … Continue reading mood booster 007