Sinus congestion can often linger this time of year, especially after recovering from everything from the common cold to RSV. However, for a lot of folks, it’s unclear which over-the-counter remedies actually work.
Winslett Carr, LAc walks us through some safe, effective, and reliable Chinese Medicine formulas for congestion relief.
The holiday season is here again and for many this time of year, annual festivities are accompanied by rich meals or appetizers at parties, indulgent holiday desserts, possibly imbibing a bit more than typical, and burning the midnight oil to avoid FOMO.
Whatever your plans this holiday season, Winslett Carr, LAc, MAcOM offers some simple practices that can help you harmonize your mind and body, balance indulgent celebrations, and recover quickly from the festivities.
In addition to being one of our amazing LMTs, Molly-Grace Rea also operates a cut flower CSA out of her farm-home in Sherwood, OR — so she’s no stranger to the work of tending a robustly growing garden throughout the summer. And if you’re a gardener yourself, you know we don’t use the word WORK lightly!
Though gardening is so rewarding and often gets us into the beneficial flow state (or, “in the zone” as some say), the day-in and day-out care for our chlorophylled kin can start to take a toll on our bodies if we’re not caring for ourselves as much as we care for our plants. Using her training and experience as a bodyworker, athlete, and professional gardener, Molly offers up some stretches that can help carry us through our gardens prolific summer months.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is no separation between physical and mental health and well-being. Body pain or other symptoms we may tend to associate with our physical state, such as digestive issues, often indicate stagnancies or deficiencies that can further manifest as mental or emotional challenges. Erin Cranford, LAc, explains in more detail the connections between body and mind & recommends complimentary practices and books for your healing journey.
Remember when the spring equinox happened, and we were all ready for spring to come? Then, you saw more snow in the forecast? Although spring is around the corner, you may still need help with warming up your muscles, and in particular, your back and back body to prepare for spring activities. Before you go for a hike up to Mt. Tabor, cycle along the Willamette, create the most epic garden, I highly recommend a dynamic back stretch to warm up your muscles before your spring ahead.
