Herbals Teas for Late Pregnancy and Beyond
By Andrea Vannelli The third trimester officially begins at the 28th week of pregnancy. It’s a time of significant increase in fetal size, so keeping up with nutrient and mineral needs is important for the health of both baby and mom. However, the typical late-pregnancy maternal weight gain of one-half to a pound per week...
Music Therapy and Fertility
Did you know that something as simple as listening to music can help you with your fertility journey? Infertility is an extremely complex issue that has various causes. Oftentimes solutions to these issues can seem very overwhelming and at times quite invasive. However, studies have shown that the basic act of listening to music,...
Gratitude’s Impact on Health
What if I told you that one simple practice could reduce your stress, help your mental health, reduce pain, and increase your happiness. You’d say I’m crazy. But the scientific research on gratitude is starting to show all of these things to be true. Research suggests that gratitude may be associated with many benefits, including...
The Relationship Between What You Eat and Your Anxiety
Foods go past the meaning of an item that gives you the “full” feeling. It goes past cravings, snacks, meals, and other common perceptions. As trivial as this aspect may seem, it actually affects your mental health as well. Specifically anxiety. Anxiety is present in all beings. It’s simplest form is present in...
How to Combat the Post-Pandemic Blues with Acupuncture and Self-Cultivation Activities
Are you still feeling the lingering effects of the pandemic, like loneliness and anxiety, even though everything is starting to open back up? If so or if you know someone who is, I invite you to read this blog to learn more about alternative treatments that can help provide relief. Acupuncture Points If you are...
The Truth About Caffeine
People have a love affair with their coffee. I can relate. I used to be quite committed to coffee, too. And tea. It was not easy to give up caffeine completely, even after I learned how detrimental it was for my personal health at the time. It was like a bad relationship habit that I kept finding my way back to time and again, only to be...
Could Stress Be The Cause of Your Digestion Issue?
Stress. It feels like an emotion, an unwelcoming presence, an intruder. It’s a six letter word but despite this, has the capability of being an overbearing pressure we face commonly. Whether it's work, family, or any other life-related inconvenience, stress creeps in on us and can affect our mental and physical health. As a college...
Anxiety Prevention With Diet and Acupuncture
After living through 2020, you’ve probably been through the anxiety cycle at least once -- elevated heart rate? Check. Can’t get a full breath or are breathing heavily? Check. Can’t sleep once your head hits the pillow - even if you’re exhausted? Check. Other signs include a panicky sensation that may be moving from your stomach...
