Sleep
The Medicine of Rest
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“A good traveler has no fixed plans
and is not intent upon arriving.”
— Lao Tzu
Greetings to all my precious people!!
In the thick of summer, I want to make the case for something we’re strangely bad at: rest. Real rest. The kind with no agenda and no arrival time.
We live as though rest must be earned — as though we have to spend ourselves all the way down before we’re allowed to stop. But Chinese Medicine sees it differently. Rest isn’t the reward for depletion; it’s how we prevent depletion in the first place. The whole system runs on the balance of Yin and Yang — Yin being rest, stillness, receptivity; Yang being activity, drive, output. A culture like ours runs almost entirely on Yang, and then wonders why it’s so tired. A true rest — even a small one — is a deliberate return to Yin, and it’s how the body restores balance. continue reading
Let Acupuncture Help You Get Better Sleep
It’s the middle of the night, usually between 2am and 4am, and you’re desperately searching for the elusive Sandman to bring you a dream, any dream, that will quiet your mind and make sleep less of a stranger. You resist the urge to scroll through your phone because that just may be the reason you are still awake now. continue reading
Restoring Breath: Acupuncture for Treating Sleep Apnea
According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 39 million U.S. adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. And for those with severe cases, it can lead to heart, kidney, and metabolic health complications. Despite trying the common solution of a CPAP machine and recommended lifestyle changes, many find their breathing issues persist, impacting not only their sleep but their overall well-being. continue reading
Dream Beyond the Illusion
“All that we see or seem
is but a dream within a dream.”
~~ Edgar Allan Poe
Greetings to all my precious people!
We are in the midst of eclipse season and on the brink of October—which promises to be a month of personal re-orientation at all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Imagine these weeks as a re-ordering of all your cells, aligning you with the new resonant vibrations that support living from the wisdom of Self and tapping into your personal power. Old structures, outdated beliefs, unsupportive habits and relationships continue to collapse around you as Source creates space in your life for new patterns. continue reading
What Do You Need Right Now?
I learned a long time ago
the wisest thing I can do
is be on my own side.
~~ Maya Angelou
Greetings to all my precious people!!
What do you need right now?
When was the last time you took a moment to check in with your Self and make a gentle inquiry? We can be very attuned to the needs of others. We know when the baby needs feeding, when the dog needs walking and when our loved ones need a good hug, a long nap and maybe a snack!! But what about us? How often do we touch base with our precious Self and ask what needs to be tended to? continue reading
