The cliché “don’t bend over backwards,” serves as a key reminder to not overextend ourselves, however, backbends are important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Backbends have a variety of key…
What is muscle testing? Muscle testing is a practical technique that can be used clinically for numerous reasons. Simply put, a muscle testing in a clinical practice is when a…
May serves as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Awareness Month. Additionally and aptly May also represents Mental Health Awareness Month. Those of us with lived experience trying…
In recent years, research has increasingly explored the importance of creative expression for mental and cognitive health. In this article, Dr Sarah Nelson, ND, explores ways to improve mental health through creativity.
Have you ever wondered how best protect yourself from illness in the fall, or why you feel like sleeping for long hours in the winter? In this blog post, we’ll cover how to use the Chinese practice of Yang Shen, 養生, Nourishing Life to help maintain your health through winter.
Part 3 of the Hydrotherapy Series. Your nervous system has a profound influence on every part of your life. When it is balanced, you think more clearly, rest more fully, and feel more like yourself. Hydrotherapy offers accessible and effective tools to nurture that balance.
This blog from Heart Spring Health covers the simple act of breathing. There’s more to it than you may think!
This spring, take care of your body by learning how to eat with the season, move in sync with the season’s energy, and alleviate allergies with herbal remedies. Part 2.
Working with nettle invites us to reconnect with seasonal rhythms and the land around us. Harvesting, preparing, and consuming this plant fresh in the spring offers not only physical nourishment but also a deeper appreciation for nature’s cycles.
This article is part 2 in the Making Your Menstrual Cycle Your Friend series. Learn more about your menstrual cycle through the lens of Chinese medicine by observing, feeling, and truly listening to your body.