Marijuana has become increasingly popular over the past decade. With legalization and recreational dispensaries now found on nearly every corner, cannabis use is skyrocketing. It’s often seen as relatively benign, especially when compared to alcohol or tobacco, however the data is not particularly supportive of this. One key issue is that the harms and side…
The Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget At Heart Spring Health, we often meet patients navigating the long-term effects of chronic stress, emotional burnout, and unresolved trauma. While many people seek care for physical symptoms—fatigue, pain, anxiety, digestive issues—it’s clear that the nervous system plays a central role in both the root cause…
Ancient healing practices are becoming integrated into our health system, as more practitioners are working with the mind-body connection. A benefit of seeking care at Heart Spring Health is the ability to have integrated care for your mental health conditions and medical conditions from both the “bottom up” (like somatic therapy) and “top down” (like…
In part one and two of this three part series about working with anxiety and insomnia, we talked about “getting off electronics and getting into nature” and “sleep hygiene.” Now, we will give a brief shout-out to some other (free!) tools that can help with anxiety and insomnia—and of course, just overall well-being: human connection,…
In part one of this blog series, we talked about a long list of free and accessible tools that we have at our disposal to support better sleep and mood. This list included: getting into nature, getting off electronics, human connection, movement, food/nutrition, sleep hygiene and siesta time/taking breaks. We spent the majority of that…
I love working with patients to support them around anxiety and insomnia. These are two areas that so many people struggle with, and so often can feel impossible to remedy—especially these days with the expectations of the modern, busy and technology-focused world/culture that we currently live in. So Many Tools! But, a major reason why…
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a powerful treatment for anxiety and stress. In CST, the fluid around the brain and spinal cord are manipulated to remove blockages built up by stress events. You can feel a deep sense of relaxation and balance as stored emotions are released and healed.
If you are anxious, stressed, and uncertain, you are not alone. Acupuncturist Justin Long describes how Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offer all-natural, drug-free relief by treating the root cause. Learn more about his individualized approach.
If you are stuck at home faced with anxiety about coronavirus, try these home holistic health techniques from an acupuncturist. Feel better now with muscle relaxation, acupuncture and herbs.
Is coronavirus anxiety overwhelming your brain to worst case scenarios? Find calm and a new perspective with mindfulness and an open, curious awareness. Break unhelpful habits and change your relationship to anxiety and the constant stream of news.