Archive for the ‘Self-cultivation’ Category
Biological Rhythms from the Lens of Chinese Medicine
Saturday, January 26th, 2019 byBlue light and insomnia How Blue Light Destroys Your Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Quality The concept of Yin and Yang is deeply rooted in Classical Chinese medicine. Yin and yang are concepts around relationship. They establish a comparative and a continuum for creating a harmonious lifestyle between humans and our natural world. Human rhythms in […]
Read More...Essential Oils in Chinese Medicine
Monday, June 5th, 2017 byAt Empirical Point Acupuncture, essential oils may be used to complement many of our other modalities. Essential oils represent the jing, or essence of plants, and have a long, rich history in Chinese medicine. Because of the foundational nature of oils, these substances can address structural complaints as well as an individual’s mental and spiritual […]
Read More...Acupuncture and Brain Neuroplasticity: Research & Study
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 byNew research is showing that practicing acupuncture, at a high level, may result in positive changes in the brain relating to neuroplasticity, and interest in this niche is growing. Most of the time, I use this blog to explore topics that I think will interest people who are curious about trying acupuncture and Chinese herbal […]
Read More...What’s Your Ikigai? Finding Your Reason for Being
Sunday, June 5th, 2016 byWhat is your ikigai? In Japanese, the word ikigai means “reason for being” and everyone has one. Finding it and defining it can be illusive and difficult for many. It requires a deep and honest search of self to realize what it is that really gets us out of bed in the morning. Once it […]
Read More...The Holidays are Here. Don’t let this be you.
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 byWith the year winding down, the holiday season has us doing anything but. We’re programmed to spend the next few weeks running around, shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking, meeting end of year deadlines at work, planning and attending gatherings – leaving our carefully planned routines behind to celebrate the season with friends and family. In December […]
Read More...With Gratitude on the Eve of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 byGiving Thanks On the Eve of Thanksgiving To my friends: Offering gratitude and appreciation for your unwavering support and guidance. To my clients: My heartfelt thanks for your steadfast confidence and belief. To those that visit these pages that I have not personally met: Wishing peace, happiness and a thoughtful Thanksgiving! Best Regards, Sharon
Read More...Don’t Give in to Holiday Stress: 3 Simple Practices for Beating the Holiday Blues
Friday, December 12th, 2014 byAt what point did the holidays’ stop being magical and start being a nerve wracking, demanding, and a hectic collection of weeks of the year? With decorations creeping into stores in October, it seems impossible to escape the end of the year without a being physically, emotionally and spiritually drained. Why do we do it? […]
Read More...Maintaining Your Health and Personal Infrastructure
Thursday, November 7th, 2013 byThe mind-set, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has become an ingrained attitude of embracing decay in America. It is played out in our current political arenas, our values and in matters of personal growth and self care. As a result of our quest to tighten fiscal belts, our infrastructure is also experiencing malnourishment and neglect. […]
Read More...Getting Back into the Swing After Summer…
Monday, October 7th, 2013 byTraditional Chinese Medicine to Reduce your Stress and Find your Rhythm Moving into Fall Those long, lazy days of summer are waning and crisper fall days are just around the corner. For many of us – parents, students, professionals – this means a return to our “normal” schedules of school, work and daily routines. This […]
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