Yep, it's that time of year again. It's cold and dark and you just want to stay home and chill. And yet you have work, family, friend obligations: get-togethers, dinners, holiday parties, gift-exchanges, etc. Gah! We see it year after year how stressful this time can be. Which is why we love doing a round-up of our favorite "Stress-Less" tips to encourage you to lean into the rhythm of the season (with a sprinkle of holiday cheer). Of course, our biggest Stress-Less tip is scheduling time for some acupuncture – for a moment of adrenal rest and respite and to [...]

‘Tis the Season This time of year can be stressful. So much to do and so many people to see. And yet the days are shorter, darker, coaxing us to slow down and stay in. As practitioners and supporters of Chinese Medicine, we encourage listening to the rhythm of the season (not the holidays). And we of course encourage scheduling time for some acupuncture, to allow for letting go and a moment of adrenal rest. In addition, we offer this year's round of our Favorite Holiday Stress-Less Tips to help you get through the last days of 2018. [...]

‘Tis the Season We know how stressful the holiday season can be. And we want to help. Of course we encourage you to schedule time with us in our Community or One on One Clinics. But we also pulled together this list of things for you to see, do and create in the Baltimore area during this special time of year. From the Mend Team to you, enjoy our Favorite Holiday Stress-Less Tips.   Sarah O’Leary, Owner and Acupuncturist The Chef Shop is definitely a 2017 favorite for fun date nights or things to do with your best bud during this festive, social season. [...]