Finding Balance During the Fall Equinox

By |2023-09-23T10:59:54-04:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Seasonal Changes|Tags: , , , |

The autumn equinox, which typically occurs around September 21st-23rd in the Northern Hemisphere, represents a moment of balance. On this day, Earth is in balance, evenly split between north and south, warm and cold, light and dark. With the Earth, in effect, straight up and the sun not taking sides, we have an equinox. During this event, twice a year, the world rebalances itself, representing Universal harmony. Some say that if we connect to that wisdom, anything is possible. Finding balance during the autumn equinox is a symbolic and often spiritual practice that aligns with the changing seasons. For [...]

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Self-Care Defined

By |2022-11-15T14:05:17-05:00December 28th, 2021|Categories: Self-Care|Tags: , |

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels “Self-care.” I can hardly see to it that I am eating well, that my kids’ teeth are brushed, that I am getting regular exercise or healthcare, much less able to access the kind of self-care lifestyle promoted on social media and on Goop.  I am an acupuncturist and in theory - in the business of ‘self-care’ and I am not sure I know what that even means. What if I don’t have time? What if money is tight? Self-care cannot possibly be a list of should's. It can’t just be something you can buy on Instagram. [...]

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Basic Self Care Tips for Fall

By |2022-11-15T14:08:38-05:00September 4th, 2017|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

One of the many beauties of Chinese Medicine is the idea that we are a part of nature, and so naturally our lifestyles should change and be in harmony with the seasons. The transition from summer to fall is a big one, especially for those of us who are particularly sensitive to change. Summer is all about yang - heat, connectivity with others, lots of energy. The fall season is a transition into the yin energy of winter, which is more inward, restorative and cooling. What better time for self-care than in the face of change? Here are a few [...]

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Improve Your Sex Life With Acupuncture

By |2022-11-15T14:08:40-05:00June 8th, 2016|Categories: Self-Care, Sex, Wellness|Tags: , |

Excerpt written by Massachusetts based acupuncturist Marisa Fanelli Acupuncturists treat the mind, body, and spirit. It’s a critical distinction between acupuncturists and Western doctors, who generally only have time to focus exclusively on specific parts of the body. . Issues around sex—not having it, having it but not wanting to have it, being unable to have it—are often swept under the rug. Acupuncturists hear a lot about people’s sex lives. The multifaceted nature of sexuality means that many systems throughout the body play a role, and seemingly unrelated symptoms or habits can influence whether someone has a fulfilling sex life. [...]

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