It’s been a bit since there’s been a post of medical silliness so today’s the day-
While sitting down, lift your right foot off of the floor and use it to draw clockwise circles.
Continue to draw the circles with your right foot while at the same time drawing the number 6 in the air with your right hand.
Can you do it without your foot changing directions?
Bet you can’t!
Let us know in the comments section!
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Inhale |
Hold |
Exhale |
Hold |
# Of Reps |
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6 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
Last week I, yet again, had the opportunity for a great discussion with one of my patients. I have to steal a question she posed because it’s too wonderful not to share it. It’s not immediately practical in nature like many of the this blog’s posts but I can’t resist!
Thanks PR!
“What would a stereo look like if it were built using Taoist principles?”
I would LOVE no, ADORE hearing any responses to this question! Leave them in the comments section!
We’re a doing culture here in the U.S. If something isn’t right we want to DO something to make it better. That’s certainly one way to bring about change; if you want change, the thinking goes, action is required. It’s a very yang way (of the yin/yang balance) of problem solving and it often works perfectly! Even so, it’s still only half of the equation as far as Chinese medicine is concerned. In keeping with the concepts of yin/yang, not doing can be just as powerful as doing.
Sounds crazy? Hardly! Finding yourself gluten intolerant? Don’t eat gluten. Fatigued perhaps? Don’t stay up until 3am and don’t run that marathon if it isn’t going to work towards your greater good. Feeling stressed? Don’t fret about what you can’t control and don’t add more onto your plate of must-dos. Is adding more distractions to your daily existence no longer working? Try sitting in silence instead.
When has non-action worked better than action for you? Let us know in the comments section.
Thanks!
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This may be another post on foods- I know- but how much more basic can you get about your health? I reposted this photo from elotus.org from their Facebook page. They are an excellent organization and definitely worth the e-visit. Especially if you are an acupuncturist.
Not too long ago I found myself in a Trader Joe’s. I was perusing the produce section and found, much to my delight, a guacamole “kit”. Now, I realize that many of you reading this will be thinking, “Just how backwards is this acupuncturist when it comes to cooking- who needs a kit to make guacamole?” I am sure that, given the chance and no matter the depths of poor cooking you have seen, I can probably astound you anew. I mention this because no matter how remedial your culinary skills, even the most basic of good-food combinations can provide wonderful therapeutic results when you think how food is medicine.
Avocados are chock full of potassium, vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. According to traditional Chinese medicine they are beneficial for the heart, blood circulation and the skin. They help lessen the symptoms of PMS and fight cancer.
Tomatoes can be high in potassium, beta-carotene, lycopene and vitamins C and E. They also fight cancer, help maintain healthy skin, protect the heart and support fertility.
Limes have potassium also (getting the sense that guacamole is a good source of potassium yet?), limonene, bioflavonoids and vitamin C. Limes boost immunity and help reduce coughs, colds and the flu. Limes help kick cancer to the curb.
Onions are a source of vitamin C, and have similar sulfur-based compounds as found in garlic.
I didn’t use the jalapeño peppers provided because I don’t roll that way so your homework is to find out the nutritional properties of jalapeños if you are interested.
Sea salt, besides providing whichever minerals are found in it, also detoxifies, clears heat, lubricates dryness and is considered a yin tonic (remember: the therapeutic dose only that is appropriate for you!)
And that was the kit. What other foods do you put in your guacamole? Let us know in the comments section and I’ll include the health benefits of those foods too!
We’re excited to say that the practice is included in the April publication of the Family Health and Wellness magazine. Check it out!
Here’s the home page for this handy and informative publication:
And here’s one of the pieces about the practice:
http://familyhw.com/2012/03/q-do-i-have-to-choose-between-acupuncture/
And one more (look for the acupuncture article):
http://familyhw.com/category/your_health/
For all you locals, pick up your copy at the practice or at other conveniently located venues around town.
If you are eating gluten-free these days and haven’t found this gem yet check out this website:
http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/
Yummy!
