Qigong is a form of exercise developed in China thousands of years ago. It combines deep breathing, meditation and slow movements to help promote balance, flexibility, and overall good health and well-being. Qigong has become increasingly popular in recent years because…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) is founded on the principles of restoring balance and harmony within the body, through the dynamic interplay of yin and yang energies. Disruptions in the equilibrium of yin and yang are believed to give rise to various…
As we all know, without breath we cease to exist. But in the crazy, fast-paced world we live in, many people are finding it harder and harder to breathe. Breath is so much more than just a part of our…
Do you often feel like you can’t switch off, even when trying to relax? You’re not alone. Many people unknowingly become hooked on the internal high of stress hormones, particularly cortisol. While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, cortisol…
In our modern world, stress and environmental factors can upset our body’s delicate hormonal balance, causing various health problems. These imbalances affect energy, mood, reproduction and well-being. And despite many people thinking that hormonal imbalances only affect women, it is…
Our bodies often express what our minds cannot handle. This is called psychogenic pain or physical pain that is linked to emotional stress. Psychogenic pain isn’t a flighty new-age concept. In fact, quite a few studies have looked at the relationship between…
Every April is Stress Awareness Month since 1992, when a non-profit organization known as the Health Resource Network put a spotlight on stress and how it affects our lives. Since then, the month of April has been dedicated to helping…
Almost everyone has experienced that feeling where you’re exhausted, lying in bed and your mind refuses to slow down. Your heart might be racing slightly, your thoughts churning, as sleep feels frustratingly out of reach. That sensation of being “tired but wired”…
Low back pain is quite common as people begin to age. And most would agree that it’s just part of the aging process. But the truth is that low back pain wouldn’t be commonplace if we took better care of…
At Zen Penguin Wellness, there is always a large pot of Relaxed Buddha Tea brewing. This lovely Chinese herbal tea is available for all to enjoy while in the clinic. Relaxed Buddha Tea is an ancient herbal formula designed to…
