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Hey Overthinker! Get Rid Of Your Racing Thoughts with Eastern Medicine
in General Wellness, wellness / / 0 commentsLet’s face it, overthinking is pretty common. And it’s really hard to deal with! In Western medicine, we give names like “anxiety” and “insomnia” to problems related to racing thoughts and overthinking. But being told that you have insomnia or anxiety doesn’t do much to actually help you with your problem. Eastern medicine approaches things a little differently. Instead of naming the results of your overthinking, Eastern medicine looks at the root problem–your racing thoughts and overactive mind.
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What You Need To Know About How and Why To Start Oil Pulling
in General Wellness, wellness / / 0 commentsRemember when coconut oil was the new miracle food? People used it for everything–taking off their makeup, moisturizing their hair, and even gargling it! Now, that last one might sound a little weird. But oil pulling, as the practice is known in the West, actually comes from a traditional Ayurvedic practice to keep the teeth, tongue, and gums healthy and clean. Keep reading to learn more about a quick and cheap addition to your dental routine that will keep your oral hygiene in tip top shape!
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Rewire Your Brain With Gratitude in 2021
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsLet’s face it–2020 could have been better. A lot better. But it’s a new year, and that means a fresh start. So if you’re like a lot of people right now, you’re probably hoping and praying that 2021 will be different. And it can be. There’s one thing you can do to almost guarantee that 2021 will be your best year yet. And that thing is (drumroll please): practicing gratitude. Yup. That’s it. Be more grateful and your whole world will change.
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How To Prevent Or Stop Memory Loss, According to TCM
As we get older, our short term memory gets worse–it’s a natural part of aging! But just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. In fact, if you exercise your brain and keep your body healthy, you can slow down and even stop memory loss! To help prevent memory loss, western doctors suggest staying active, challenging your brain with puzzles, sleeping enough, and opting for a protein-rich diet. But like many things, Traditional Chinese Medicine has its own view and treatments for memory loss.
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5 Tips and Tricks To Boost Your Energy From Eastern Medicine
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsIn TCM and Ayurveda, energy comes from balance. We have to keep our bodies and minds in harmony to keep feeling our best. If you’re having trouble with fatigue and, you should incorporate fresh, healthy food into your diet, get enough rest, avoid working too much, and move your body in a way that makes you feel good. But for those days when you need a little extra pep in your step, here are some tips and tricks from eastern medicine proven to boost your energy.
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Blood Building 101: The Complete Guide to Nourishing Your Blood
in General Wellness, TCM / / 0 commentsKnown as Xue in Chinese, blood flows throughout the body bringing warmth and nourishment. In this sense, blood is a kind of Qi. In TCM, blood is responsible for good circulation. If your blood is undernourished or not circulating well, you might notice you can’t sleep very well or you’re feeling anxious. Here’s how you can naturally nourish or build your blood to operate at your peak performance!
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Baby Steps to a Better You in 2021
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsBy making small, sustainable changes you can get to a happier and healthier you. Sure, you can try to make big, sweeping resolutions, but if you’re like us and your new year’s resolutions usually end up forgotten and abandoned by mid-February, try out these baby steps to a better you. They’re small changes you can make throughout the year that will hopefully bring you mental clarity, physical strength, and the emotional peace to make it through whatever 2021 has to throw at us.
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Body Aches? What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsGrowing older means lots of things, and one of those (unfortunate) things is bodily aches and pains. And you might not always know why you’re sore or hurting in a particular spot– sometimes, aches just pop up. But with the body, everything has a reason. Aches and tenderness are your body’s way of telling you that something is up. So when you notice you’re in some pain, make sure to listen, because these are 6 things your body aches are telling you
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3 Eastern Medicine New Year’s Resolutions For 2022
in General Wellness, Seasonal / / 0 commentsHow long does it usually take you to ditch your New Year’s resolutions? While they’re made with good intentions, life gets in the way! We miss a kickboxing class because a meeting ran late, or we stay up late finishing a project and need that latte or risk being a zombie at work. So here are our suggestions for Eastern Medicine inspired New Year’s Resolutions for 2021 that you might actually stick to.
