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Qi Gong:Â An ancient practice with modern relevance
Ancient sages, warriors, and healers in China seized a profound truth: the cultivation/activation of Qi, the life force energy, holds the key to vitality and well-being. Enter Qi Gong, an art form wedding movement, breath, and intention, that offers a means of discovering harmony within oneself, others, and the universe. Let’s explore a bit of…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:Â
Does your right hand know what the left one is doing? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist, causing pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. Note in the diagram below how the numbness specific to carpal tunnel syndrome effects the palmar side of the thumb, index, middle finger, and…
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Sciatica
Definition Sciatica is a non-specific term applied to symptoms of pain radiating downward from the buttocks and over the back or outer side of the leg. It is a type of pain that can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. In this blog, we will delve into the possible causes, medical treatments, complementary…
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The Winter Blues
When is it depression? “Severe lethargy has set in…………..I thought that I was merely tired and in need of rest at year’s end, but it drags on, becoming the death-in-life that I know all too well, when my capacity for joy shrivels up and, like drought stricken grass, I die down to the roots to…
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What To Expect Before, During, and After Your First Massage
If you’ve never had a massage, the first one can be both exciting and scary. So today, I’d like to help unravel the mystery. First, determine what you want or need. Are you looking for a relaxing experience or are you looking to get help with a chronic condition? Then choose a spa or clinic…
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Plantar fasciitis: Stepping in to winter
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the feet. If you’ve ever experienced stabbing heel pain, especially during those first steps in the morning, you might be all too familiar with this common foot ailment. Pain can present directly under the heel, but some people also experience exquisite bruisey-type pain and sensitivity around the…
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The Common Cold and it’s kissing cousins.
Here we are deep in the throes of cold and flu season. We thought it might be useful to distinguish the characteristics of common respiratory ailments. We will look at the following: rhinitis, allergies, the common cold, the flu, and Covid 19. We will review causes, transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatments, and self-care. Rhinitis The root…
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Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding
In this month’s blog, we are covering the challenges of breastfeeding when the infant has a tongue-tie. First, we will define what is a tongue-tie. Then we will cover some of the common, but not so widely known signs that point to a possible tongue-tie. We will cover possible treatment strategies, and referral sources. Lastly,…
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Hello and welcome! We are happy to be returning after a long hiatus from the blog while we worked on other projects. This month we are discussing TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). Temporomandibular joint disorder is an umbrella term that refers to the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint often accompanied by pain, clicking, and limited range…
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Alzheimer’s Disease
In this month’s blog, we are talking about Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s a brain disorder that affects memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. The disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer a German psychiatrist who oversaw the treatment of Auguste Deter, a woman in her fifties who suffered from memory loss,…