When Stress Shows Up in Your Body
The calendar fills up. The school emails start coming. Work gets busy again. You’re trying to get everyone where they need to be, remember the appointment you forgot to …
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Back-to-School Starts with Parents, Too
Back-to-school season brings a lot of attention to children’s routines. We adjust bedtimes, plan lunches, schedule physicals, buy supplies, and try to prepare everyone for a smooth first week. …
When the Body Becomes Reactive Instead of Proactive
Many people today feel like their bodies are “overreacting.” Suddenly foods cause bloating, skin becomes inflamed, allergies worsen, stress feels unbearable, and the nervous system seems stuck in overdrive. …
Harnessing the Power of Scent: How Essential Oils Calm Your Vagus Nerve and Reduce Stress
When building a personal stress reduction toolkit, we often look for strategies that are both effective and easy to integrate into daily life. While deep breathing and mindfulness are …
How Ear Acupuncture Helps the Body Recover from Stress and Trauma
Ear or auricular acupuncture has been a part of acupuncture and Chinese medicine for thousands of years. In the US, some medical doctors refined a protocol to make auricular …
Managing Back-to-School Stress with Mindfulness and Time in Nature
As summer winds down and the school year begins, many families feel the rising tension that comes with changing routines, early mornings, and busy schedules. From a naturopathic perspective, …
Why I Refer Patients to Acupuncture for Treatment
As a Naturopathic Physician, I frequently refer patients for acupuncture sessions for a range of reasons some of which might surprise you! I’m grateful to have this ancient form …
Managing Mood and Stress During the Winter Holidays
The winter months can be a joyful time, but they can also bring added stress and impact your mood. Financial pressures, planning holiday parties, or even the loneliness of …
Embrace Self-Care: Five Tips to Recharge Before the New Year
As we come to the end of the year and the holiday season, many of us feel the weight of accumulated stress and fatigue. Between balancing responsibilities and meeting …
Listening to Your Body: Effective Ways to Manage Stress
We all know that stress impacts our physical bodies. Neck pain, lower back pain, acid reflux, and muscle tension are just a few signs. By the time most of …