Quarantine Time Warp and How to Balance the Extremes

Quarantine Time Warp and How to Balance the Extremes

I’ve become hyper-aware of my time over the last few weeks  Hyper-aware of how much we have, how little we have, and how absolutely and completely up for interpretation time is, by your mind, energy, and perspective.   I am lucky in that my situation...

8 Truthful Tips for Healthy Weight Loss While Breastfeeding

8 Truthful Tips for Healthy Weight Loss While Breastfeeding

Losing weight while breastfeeding! It IS possible!   I've had a lot of mamas talk to me about wanting to lose weight and tone up but don't think they can because they are breastfeeding:  "I can't diet or I'll lose my milk supply"  "If I exercise too much I'll never...

1 Year Later- Wesley Michael’s Birth!

1 Year Later- Wesley Michael’s Birth!

Happy Birthday, Chubs!   In honor of a year with you, your birth story, my sweet boy.    ++Warning!  Graphic Vagina Birthing Details!!++     95% of what I remember from Wes's birth is just sounds and voices.  I think I had my eyes closed for a day and a half.   The...

What does Acupuncture Treat?

What does Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture is often associated with pain control, but in the hands of a well-trained practitioner it has much broader applications.  Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other medial treatment forms in many medical...

4 Reasons to Start Your Day with Lemon Water

4 Reasons to Start Your Day with Lemon Water

1.  The sour taste soothes your Liver.  In Chinese Medicine, the Liver controls the smooth flow of Qi, or  energy.  If Qi is stagnated or stuck, symptoms such as irritability, frustration, and pain can emerge.  Sour foods help the smooth the liver Qi and support calm,...

Got Cramps?  Acupuncture Can Help!

Got Cramps? Acupuncture Can Help!

I love when I ask my female patients about their menstrual cycle.  When you come in for a treatment, I will always ask if you get cramps, migraines, or PMS, as the answer is a huge tip-off to what is going on inside your body.     Almost all of my patients report some...