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Our Favorite Holiday Stress-Less Tips for 2018

By , , , |2022-11-15T14:08:19-05:00December 13th, 2018|Categories: Holidays, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care|Tags: , , , , |

‘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. [...]

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Our Favorite Holiday Stress-Less Tips

By , , , |2022-11-15T14:08:37-05:00November 28th, 2017|Categories: Holidays, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care|Tags: , , , , |

‘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. [...]

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Late Summer DIY Wellness

By |2022-11-15T14:08:38-05:00July 31st, 2017|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , |

During the late Summer heat and dampness tend to be prominent. Both of these elements can easily throw the heart and spleen function out of balance. Internally we may be feeling clammy, sweaty/sticky, have a poor appetite, heaviness in the limbs and fatigue may arise. Tip # 1: Eat cooked foods that nourish the spleen-pancreas and ease digestion. Don't combine too many ingredients and use minimal seasoning. Reduce the intake of complex sugars, dairy and greasy foods. Since this season is associated with the color yellow and the sweet flavor, try incorporating golden and orange-colored foods that are mildly sweet into [...]

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