Qi Gong – what is it, and how can it help you weather the COVID-19 crisis?
“Qi” (pronounced “chee”) means “life energy.” Any living being has Qi, while the literal translation of the Chinese way of saying someone is dead is,
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Feeling weird lately? Here are 3 powerful ways to get with the program as the seasons change
We had a very mild winter this year here in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. With no major snow falls or super cold days to
How to get out of bed in the morning
Your alarm goes off, but the sun is still down. Most of us struggle to get up and get going as the darkest, shortest winter
The art of kicking a cold with Chinese Medicine
You wake up one morning with a scratchy throat and a slight pressure in one ear. You’re very tired, and your body feels stiff and
Combatting perfectionism
If you’re anything like me, you’re a bit of a perfectionist. My generation is taught that we’re special. Each of us is smart, and beautiful,
Autumn as an Opportunity to Reflect on Grief
Fall is a time of letting go. The trees drop their leaves and their energy retreats to their trunks and roots. In us, this energetic
Why should you try ear acupuncture? Here are 3 amazing things you didn’t know about it!
Acupuncture is a vast medicine with a number of techniques, modalities, and theories all aiming to promote health of body, mind, and spirit. One of
Four things to do today to protect your energy and time during the busy months of summer
Most of us got a summer vacation when we were kids. We would have a couple of months to play, and sleep in, and generally
3 essential ways to mindfully create more joy in your daily life
In a society stricken with depression, lack of joy is evident in people of many different backgrounds. In 2013-2016, the total prevalence of depression in
Five beautiful and simple ways to soothe and honor your self in the face of anxiety
“Anxiety” is complicated. It shows up in many different ways. For some, it’s a twisting sensation in the belly, for others a dropping sensation, or
