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vegetarienne: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers -...

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:34:36 -0400

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers - Cookie and Kate

It's the Friday Wrap-Up!

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:48:54 -0400

OM in the news this week. Check it out!

Sitting is Killing You and Massage Therapy Can Help - from Care2.com. Massage combats the negative side effects of shutting off leg muscle electricity, which happens from sitting for extended amounts of time.

5 Reasons Why Holistic Nursing is Important - from EducationCareerArticles.com. Check out these added benefits of holistic nursing that set holistic nurses apart from the rest!

Ways to Strengthen Your Spine - from Fox News. Yoga and meditation are just two of the ways to help keep back pain away.

7 Best Spices For Healing - from Mind, Body, Green. Not only do these herbs taste good, they’re great for your health!

New App Brings Massage Therapist to Your Home - from ABC New York. The new app from Zeel.com makes it possible to get a massage on demand, right from your phone. Check it out!

What Acupuncture Can Teach Us About Science

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:47:46 -0400

What Acupuncture Can Teach Us About Science:

amberwavesoffgrain:

“The good news is that there is a culture change sweeping through Western medicine: recognition that the mind and body are connected in ways that the last generation’s textbooks refused to acknowledge, and that better patient care requires integrative approaches to health.”

mayur-asana: Yoga by the lake with Chloé by It’s a Wonderful...

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:40:13 -0400

mayur-asana:

Yoga by the lake with Chloé by It’s a Wonderful World… on Flickr.

Chronic Stress

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:15:46 -0400

Chronic Stress:

In modern-day society, stress is virtually unavoidable. But while the word “stress” is used often, many underestimate the impact that this evolutionary physiological response can have on the body and mind. Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances; from an evolutionary standpoint, the body’s response when faced with a stressor (for example: a potential predator) enabled survival. This “fight or flight” response known to result from stress can still be beneficial today, but more often than not, stress—especially when prolonged—can be very detrimental.

When the body is faced with an “adverse or demanding circumstance,” a few things happen: blood pressure and heart rate increase and digestive function is impaired, preparing the body for action. The problem occurs when the stressor is not necessarily life threatening, as most modern stressors are not. While traffic or unexpected expenses are undoubtedly stressful, they likely do not warrant the fight or flight response that the body is hardwired to produce. The problem arises when the body is constantly in this state of prolonged stress (known as chronic stress). Some symptoms of this include:

Tension and migraine headaches
Upset stomach, abdominal pain, change in appetite
Chest pain and heart palpitations
Anxiety
Difficulty falling or staying asleep

The symptoms are not the only adverse side effects of prolonged stress. Stress is linked to higher risk of stroke and heart attack, impaired immune system functioning, and weight loss or gain.

Chronic stress is not something to be taken lightly. While it is inevitable, this does not mean that it is untreatable. Many things can be done to cope with and manage stress with minimal impact on the body and mind:

Prioritize. Often times, stress results from over-commitment—figure out which activities in your life are necessary and eliminate those that are not.
Exercise and maintain a nutritious diet.
Practice yoga.
Meditate.
Increase Omega-3 consumption or take Omega-3 supplements.

If you are experiencing chronic stress, consider seeking treatment—numerous alternative and complementary practices, including yoga, acupuncture, and bodywork, are effective in stress reduction. Fifteen InNetwork providers treat chronic stress, and they can be found here. Chronic stress can be progressively harmful, so take steps to manage your stress immediately.

References

Dealing with Stress – Dr. Weil.http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00694/Stress.html

Five Symptoms of Chronic Stress. Livestrong.http://www.livestrong.com/article/90906-five-symptoms-chronic-stress/

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Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:45:28 -0400

Common yoga myths debunked

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:14:02 -0400

Common yoga myths debunked:

Just a teaser: yoga is not just for women or the already-flexible!

mayurasana: yoga_inspire-2 by carabros on Flickr.

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:09:47 -0400

mayurasana:

yoga_inspire-2 by carabros on Flickr.

"He who enjoys good health is rich, though he knows it not."

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:17:54 -0400

“He who enjoys good health is rich, though he knows it not.”

- Italian Proverb

essenceandqi: Chinese Olympic swimmer Wang Qun was spotted with...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:01:56 -0400

essenceandqi:

Chinese Olympic swimmer Wang Qun was spotted with clear cupping treatment marks during training. She uses cupping for back, neck, and shoulder pain. To find out more about cupping see these articles:

An Introduction to Chinese Cupping

The Many Benefits of Chinese Cupping

Gwyneth Paltrow Spotted with Cupping Marks

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:50:27 -0400

What is chronic fatigue--and how can TCM be used to treat it? An interview with InNetwork provider Karen Stringer

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:00:18 -0400

What is chronic fatigue--and how can TCM be used to treat it? An interview with InNetwork provider Karen Stringer:

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) refers to a severe, prolonged tiredness that does not disappear even after rest. It is a condition that thousands of individuals in America alone suffer from, and though it may manifest itself in slightly different forms unique to the individual, it is often incredibly debilitating. In an effort to learn more about CFS, our social media intern, KM, interviewed Karen Stringer, an InNetwork provider with a great deal of experience treating chronic fatigue.

yoganywhere: People often message asking for good yoga videos...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:17:19 -0400

yoganywhere:

People often message asking for good yoga videos to do at home. I’ll be posting as I find from trusted teachers. Enjoy!!

dailymedical: Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Reduce...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:42:39 -0400

dailymedical:

Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Reduce Loneliness, Risk of Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease

According to experts meditation is a quick and efficient way to lower stress, but new research discovers mindfulness meditation may also reduce loneliness in older adults.

Read more

How to become one of those people who loves to run

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:37:33 -0400

How to become one of those people who loves to run:

How to enjoy running—and how acupuncture can help.

"Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food."

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:31:44 -0400

“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.”

- Hippocrates

tarastileseats: Total Body Yoga Routine. . in a really amazing...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:42:00 -0400

tarastileseats:

Total Body Yoga Routine. . in a really amazing location! xo

migas: urdhva dhanurasana (by j / f / photos)

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:08:07 -0400

migas:

urdhva dhanurasana (by j / f / photos)

"Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the..."

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:07:24 -0400

“Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is Life itself, it is an insane way to live.”

- Eckhart Tolle (via spiritualeclectic)

Do you have one of the 8 most common nutritional deficiencies?

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:25:00 -0400

By Kelly Dorfman from huffingtonpost.com

Here is a short list of common, everyday nutrient deficiency symptoms. Of course, most symptoms have many causes so there could be other reasons, but if you or someone you know has one of these symptoms, a nutritional cause should be considered.

Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies

Night blindness, poor light adaption — Vitamin A
Keratosis Pilaris (chicken skin) — Essential fats
Red, bleeding gums — Vitamin C
Easy bruising, little red dots on skin — Vitamin C
Decreased smell, taste — Zinc
Deep fissures in tongue — B vitamins
Rapid blinking eyes, muscle twitching — Magnesium
Seasonal affective disorder — Vitamin D

Due to the limited nutrition training of most physicians, you might want to mention these symptoms to your doctor, but may also want to consider seeing a nutritionist or naturopath.