Spring is a season of awakening and of new beginnings. Making healthy choices that will
carry you through the seasons is important this time of year. Here are a few ideas to get
you started.
1. Embrace yourself honestly.
Assess the various aspects of your life, taking note where the stressors and weaknesses
exist. Are they in your diet, exercise program, work or relationships?… Read the rest
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Did you know that the face can be the
window to your health?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face’s appearance can offer
valuable information about issues that could be affecting your overall health. The shape of
your face, the color of your complexion, and marks such as lines or lesions can all help us
determine a diagnosis and treatment plan.… Read the rest
Meditation. How important is it, really? What could be so important about just sitting and breathing? Well, a lot actually and its more than just sitting and breathing. Mediation, or mindfulness practice has been an essential everyday practice for thousands of years and something that many Americans may be missing from their daily life’s practice. With the fast pace of the American lifestyle and the glorification of busy in our culture, it can be difficult to juggle the stressful tasks from day to day, but meditation can help.… Read the rest
There’s a certain level of mysticism surrounding the ancient holistic practice of acupuncture. Those who haven’t tried it may view it as some sham practice with no real value or benefit. On the other hand, those who have tried are fully aware of its powerful effects on the human body.
Acupuncture is typically performed on specific points throughout the body, including points both along the meridian and outside the meridian.… Read the rest
Sucrose, or sugar as it is commonly known, is currently the most popular sweetener used in the food market today. On a daily basis, the average person obtains almost 20% of their calories from sugar alone. On average, that’s 150 pounds of sugar every year. When ingested, sugar is broken down into compounds that provide quick energy for the body, affecting metabolism and appetite.… Read the rest
Derived from the fatty liquid of pressed olives, olive is a versatile substance that’s loaded in nutritional value. Just a single tablespoon has 10 grams of monosaturated fat, 1.4 grams ofpolysaturated fat, vitamin E, and other other key nutrients. While most people consume it for its delicious flavor and smooth characteristics, olive oil has surprising health benefits when consumed on a regular basis.… Read the rest
One of the best things you can do for your body is to feed it real, wholesome, nutritious
foods. If you can find locally grown organic products, even better. The benefits of going
organic include less pesticide contamination, higher nutrient content, no genetic
modifications, no irradiation, more humane treatment of animals and respect for the land,
and better taste.… Read the rest
Remember the days of rabbit ear antennas on your television sets? If you were lucky
enough to find the exact seating position in your living room to optimize your body’s own
magnetic field and the tilt of the earth’s axis, these beauties could tune in your favorite
show with the crystal clarity of a thick San Francisco fog.… Read the rest
Written by TMJ Massage Therapist Alison
I’ve been a massage therapist at Anoka Massage and Pain Therapy since 2012. I have specialized training for helping people who suffer from TMJ. The specialized training for TMJ interested me for numerous reasons. I’ve always enjoyed relieving tension for my clients neck and shoulders, and wanted to take my training to the next level of care, relieving symptoms of TMJ.… Read the rest
Part of celebrating the Chinese New Year (February 19) involves cleaning. Traditionally, homes are cleaned before the New Year, but sweeping and dusting isn’t done until the third day after New Year out of fear that good fortune will be swept away. The floors can be swept, starting by brushing the dust and dirt towards the middle of the house or building.… Read the rest
