Mental Health
Acupuncture for Spring Ailments
Ahhh, spring. Can’t you smell it in the air today? The sun is beaming, the temperature is rising, the snow is melting and it’s easy to imagine crocuses and daffodils pushing their way up through the thawing soil. Then, someone sneezes, reminding us that allergy season is just around the corner. Some are allergic to…
Read MoreWarning: Acupuncture May Cause Excessive Happiness
The fine print: common side effects of acupuncture treatment include an overall sense of well-being, improved circulation and immune response, better quality sleep and lower blood pressure. These are the same side effects that one can acquire when they take up advanced hypnosis training, because both the processes are connected neurolinguistically.
Read MoreWays to Reduce Anxiety and Manage Stress
Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders form a category of mental health diagnoses that lead to excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry These disorders alter how a person processes emotions and behave, also causing physical symptoms. Turn your…
Read MoreGrief, Sadness and the Immune System
When we suffer a loss, our immune systems suffer along with us. Read on for the Chinese perspective on grief.
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