Learning Acupressure basics and fundamentals for beginners involves point location, how to locate points, and apply pressure to trigger points.

‘Tis the season of sniffles and coughs. Whether the snot-nosed monster is only lurking in the shadows or has already got hold of you and reduced you to a miserable coughing, nose-dripping wretch, the following tips can help protect you against catching a cold or flu, or help to speed up your recovery time. Zinc A zinc deficiency can suppress the immune system and cause excessive inflammation. Research shows that supplementing with may decrease the duration and severity of a cold if taken early (within 24 hours of symptoms onset). 4 Before you start popping zinc pills several side effects

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by Anna Haltrecht, GCFP CM In these past two years of limited physical connection with other people, our own touch became a really important tool. Now we can continue to explore the deep benefits of this touch. We can find the closed feedback loop of self-touch: the kinesthetic sensation of touching and being touched. We

Occasional neck pain is a common bugbear of the office worker, but there are small changes within your grasp to help you enjoy a transformation in workplace comfort.

OK, everyone has their kids back to school and the routine has set in giving everyone a breather before the holiday season. You know what else is back? Colds! Sniffling, sneezing, stuffy noses, headaches, these things are starting to walk through my door with people attached to them! Did you know that the cold and […]

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Could our footwear be the root of some of our hip, knee and ankle problems?

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Are you feeling bloated? Is your stomach making noise? Are your number 2’s not getting applause? Qigong for digestion will get things moving once again.

Known as the "field of the elixir", "sea of qi", "alchemical cauldron", "superior ultimate treasure", "the core" and "the second brain" the dantian is kind of a big deal. The dantian is the storehouse of your essential lifeforce and the gateway of energy work and manipulation. In addition to it's nicknames, it has been referred

This is a very stressful and challenging time for many of us. In between/ in lieu of your regular acupuncture treatments, try acupressure to take the edge off. A simple acupressure routine can help manage the effects of stress on the body, allowing our immune system to function more optimally.

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Including ankle stretching and strengthening in your daily routine pays off in accident prevention and better mobility. Strong, flexible ankles will help you walk properly and prevent your knee and hip muscles from weakening.

Is it true that pounding the pavement causes arthritis? Does it matter what kind of shoes you wear or what surface you run on?

A science-backed routine for daily immune support.

A multi-ethnic study of 4,757 U.S. adults in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that those who took the most daily breaks from sitting had, on average, a smaller waist circumference, fewer blood fats and reduced markers for insulin resistance than those who took the fewest breaks. The researcher also noted increased levels […]

Tennis ball self-massage can be applied to any part of the body. DIY muscle release techniques are very effective for rejuvenating and regenerating muscles affected by soft tissue imbalances. They can rehabilitate and restore the soft tissue structures to a healthy condition; preparing the muscles

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We’ve got some of the most important tips from TCM masters to help support the immune system. First, let’s take a look at how TCM views the immune

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