According to East Asian Medicine (EAM), many chronic conditions can be partly contributed to stagnant blood circulation. Blood stasis / stagnation refers to the accumulation or lack of circulation of blood in the body’s channels, vessels or meridians. This article will explore…
Arthritis is the leading cause of physical disability today. Currently, 22.2 % of Americans over 18 have been diagnosed with arthritis. That means that about 50 million Americans and the numbers are expected to grow in the next 20 years…
Headaches are a common complaint and cause of distress among many people of all ages. There are various types of headaches that can range from mild to severe. Some of the most common include tension headaches, migraines and sinus headaches.…
As the weather starts to warm up and people start spending more time outdoors, the amount of sprains, strains and injuries also start to increase. It happens. But it’s what you do after the injury occurs that can be a…
Many people think of self care as being selfish or only something to do when you have a little extra money. But the truth is that self care is vitally important and can help you maintain your health well into…
Plantar fasciitis is estimated to affect 10% of people over the course of their life. Symptoms are typically sharp, stabbing pain in the sole of the foot or heel when pressure is applied, or when standing after periods of rest. Most…
Almost everybody has participated in sports activities at some point in their life. Along with playing sports comes the possibility of getting injured. Most of the time it’s something simple like a sprained ankle or general overuse of a muscle…
Human beings evolved in connection with the earth’s energy. We walked barefoot and we slept in contact with the earth, never realizing that its surface contained limitless, natural, healing energy. Earthing or grounding is the act of bringing the earth’s…
National Pain Awareness Month is observed in September every year. Pain professionals and activists from all around the country get together to raise awareness about problems connected to chronic pain during this month. Chronic pain directly impacts millions of people…
Do you ever feel your life’s a ride that won’t ever stop? How many nights do you wait for Mr. Sandman to magically appear? How often do you truly take time for yourself? Do you have aches and pains almost…
