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Autumn: the Season of the Metal Element

In East Asian Medicine, each season is ruled by an element – autumn by metal, winter by water, spring by wood, summer by fire and late summer by earth.  Each of us is comprised by all of the elements, though…

0Comments October 17, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Self Care for Fall

Fall is a favorite season for many people.  The weather starts getting a little cooler, things are beginning to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing.  For many others, fall is not so festive.  Many people…

0Comments September 19, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Are You A Mouth Breather?

Are You A Mouth Breather?

Mouth breathing might sound like a harmless quirk.  I mean, how harmful can breathing be?  Unfortunately, it might be a lot more harmful than you think and it can be part of the underlying cause as to why you wake feeling bad every morning. Since our…

0Comments August 28, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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What’s the Deal with Cholesterol?

Most people have come to believe that cholesterol is bad for your body.  But the reality is that without cholesterol, your body would not be able to function and you would quite literally die.  Cholesterol is a fundamental part of every…

0Comments August 21, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Celebrate National Wellness Month

Celebrate National Wellness Month

The concept of wellness is nothing new.  Most of us have a basic idea of what it means, but it can have different meanings that are more personal.  However, the dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being…

0Comments August 7, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Self Care Tips for Summer

Self Care Tips for Summer

East Asian Medicine teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons.  According to East Asian Medicine (EAM), there are five seasons – winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall.  Each season has many associations that help us change our…

0Comments June 19, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Men’s Health Month

Men's Health Month

When it comes to self care and overall health, men tend to push things onto the back burner until they can no longer be ignored.  But in particular during the month of June, men should really look at taking better…

0Comments June 12, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease that kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan. Ultimately, those with the disease will lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends and care…

0Comments June 5, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Dry Eyes – A Whole Body Condition

Dry Eyes - A Whole Body Condition

About 33 million Americans in all age groups experience varying degrees of dry eye symptoms. The symptoms may include dryness, grittiness, irritation, burning and even the seeming contradiction of excessive watering or tearing.  Untreated dry eye symptoms can also lead to…

0Comments May 29, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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Breathing and Your Nervous System

Breathing and Your Nervous System

You probably don’t think about your breath that often. It’s always there, in the background, when you need it.  But paying more attention to how you’re breathing can make a big impact on your stress levels. When you’re stressed or anxious, your breathing tends…

0Comments May 22, 2022 by Kim Filkins
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