The recent Chinese New Year indicates the beginning of spring. And the peak of spring is considered to be the equinox. With the increasing daylight you may feel an increased energy and excitement. And, these past few days have really given us a chance to experience winter, to stay still and quiet and get cozy, and keep …
It’s raining, it’s sunny, it’s cold, it’s warm… It sure is hard to know how to dress these days! And so often, i hear people reacting to the weather as a strong force that affects their moods. I’ll admit that it is easy to fall prey to this habit/practice. So here’s my challenge to myself …
What are you thinking when you’re cooking? Is it healthy? When you cook, is your mind racing about the events of the day? Are you not sure what make? Will the kids eat this? Is it healthy? Are you judging your cooking abilities? No matter what, as a provider of food, you are in a …
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The Sustainability of Wellness Care Are you an eco-conscious person who strives to live in harmony with nature in a modern technology driven society? If so, you are probably into recycling, organic food, bicycles, LED light bulbs, clotheslines, and other practices that are your small yet hugely important contribution to the health of our planet. As …
We are a few days away from the winter solstice: the darkest time of year. Is anyone else feeling tired? I know I am… and I am taking the opportunity to relax whenever I can. In our American culture, we are programmed to stay busy much of the year especially around the holidays. We are told to shop …
By Rachel Kriger, M.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Licensed Pediatric & Family Acupuncturist When kids or grown ups come into my office, we talk about how making small additions or shifts to our lifestyle can have a HUGE impact on how we feel and really enhance our wellbeing every single day. As the air cools down and we prepare for the Winter here …
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As we move deeper into the autumn, I encourage us all to stay present in these times of great change. Some folks tend think of autumn as a dreaded harbinger of winter. I know i used to have this mentality. My blessing for us all is that we are strengthened by staying present in each moment and with each …
Written by Rachel Kriger, Pediatric & Adult Acupuncturist. Derived from the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements 10) It is autumn. There is balance in daylight & darkness, warm & cool temperatures, and leaves on the trees & on the ground. Let us learn from nature’s rhythm & balance as we undergo our personal transformations. …
My blessing for us all is that we feel the fullness of these longest days. May the light shine into our lives so that we can see all of the blessings that life has to offer to us and our loved ones. And, may we stay present in each moment only taking the the purest to heart.
Top Ten Tips for Staying Well in the Summer By Rachel Kriger, Licensed Acupuncturist: Derived from the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements 10) Have Fun! Join with others to manifest spring’s plans, and make it joyous. 9) Play in your garden- this can be an actual garden and/or the metaphorical garden of anything you …