Insomnia and Acupuncture
Our first blog written by Jessica Liu, L.Ac. Enjoy! “Did you know that the lack of sleep causes cancer”or “Sleep deprivation leads to serious health problems”? Yes, yes, we have seen plenty of these headlines throughout the years. However, what are the solutions? Sleep more, obviously. But what if you just cannot turn off your […]
Balancing an overstimulated nervous system.
The physical and mental relaxation benefits of soaking your feet before bed. Too much sensory stimulation through technology and our fast pace of living tends to over work the nervous system. The most obvious symptoms of an overstimulated nervous system are insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, shallow sleep, stress, headaches, nervousness, poor circulation to the extremities, constipation and fatigue. […]
Wash your feet for a good night’s sleep
In Chinese medicine the feet are viewed as the roots of the body. The energy in the lower half of the body should be warm and dense while the the upper body should be cool and clear. Chinese people are very protective of their feet. They pay very close attention to keep their feet covered and warm. […]
The importance of sleep and digestion
From a Chinese Medicine point of view sleep and digestion are the most important things in regards to your health. A good nights sleep and smooth digestion can help your body not only stay strong and but also give you the strength to fight off disease. A good night’s sleep allows your body […]