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Eye Pillows : For the Win

By Alexandra|2022-11-15T14:04:41-05:00October 19th, 2022|Categories: Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: eye pillows, headaches, migraines|

I’ve had eye pillows on my mind for ages, most likely prompted by the myriad of patients coming in who have tired eyes and headaches after a day of screentime in non-stop Zoom meetings. I love eye pillows! At the heart and soul of it, they are like little weighted blankets for your eyes. Eyes do so much work for us on a day-to-day basis, and I for one, think it’s time to give them some love in return. These weighted eye pillows put gentle pressure on our eyes, stimulating our parasympathetic nervous system (turning on our ‘rest and [...]

Treating Migraines Naturally

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-06-28T10:23:28-04:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Acupressure, Pain, Take Home TCM|Tags: acupressure, Chinese medicine, headaches, migraine triggers, migraines, TCM|

Migraines are one of the most debilitating neurological disorders worldwide. A crippling headache, migraines are known for their intense, throbbing or pulsating head pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and vomiting, with possible auras or flashes of light. Notably, they strike one side of the head unlike other headaches. What causes such agony? While a medical explanation is somewhat limited, it’s believed that a complex combination of neurological, hormonal, vascular, and metabolic malfunctions are to blame. Genetics may also play a role. Ultimately, the best way to combat migraines is to prevent them from happening in the first place. The [...]

Mobilizing Clarity and Purpose with Kidney 1

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:07:00-05:00February 18th, 2020|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, Self-Care|Tags: acupoint, acupressure, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, kidney 1|

Adapted from Acutake's "Why Are You Doing That Point? Kidney 1" Located on the bottom of the foot, you may never want to be needled at Kidney 1. However, “Gushing Spring” hurts much less than you’d expect and often there’s no sensation at all (especially when administered by a skilled acupuncturist). Kidney 1 can also be used as an acupressure point (on yourself or another person) to help feel more grounded. But why even bother? Head-clearing Located on the bottom of the foot, Kidney 1 is the lowest acupuncture point on the entire body. This position allows the draining [...]