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101 Ways to be Happy

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Do you want to be happy? Of course you do, who doesn’t?!  Here are 101 easy ways to achieve a better, happier life! It’s not things that make us happy but our experiences. Travel can have a profound effect on … Continue reading

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The Ancient Art of Achieving Balance

When you think about protection, what do you think? Car insurance, health insurance, home insurance? Being physically strong and well-trained? Regular check-ups, vitamins, herbal preparations? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and qigong meditation, the focus is on the balance of … Continue reading

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Moving Through Life Toward Health

We’re busier than ever with longer workdays, less leisure time, shorter lunch hours, longer commutes, and more demands than ever before. We may even be in a job that doesn’t fulfill us, yet we spend most of our time there. … Continue reading

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The Energy of Weight – Managing Obesity, Part 1

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National obesity figures are at an all-time high — and growing. Weight is no longer just a personal problem, it’s a national problem requiring immediate attention. In California alone, obesity is costing the state $22 billion per year.1 That’s in … Continue reading

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Embrace the Moment

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The American Dream. This phrase draws people to our country by the thousands. The idea that greatness can be achieved, even when starting with nothing, is the touchstone of our Western culture. We live in a society where great value … Continue reading

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Massage and Bodywork – Seasonal Self-Care

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If you look at the natural world around you, you’ll be surprised by what it can teach you about your own self-care. We can attune to the cycle of the seasons, letting that awareness bring a healthy balance of self-care … Continue reading

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Breathe In, Breathe Out – The Sensation of Breathing

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Breathing is the first action we take as an autonomous being, and we continue to do so until we give up this body. From the first breath to the last, we exist dependent upon an energetic exchange between inner and … Continue reading

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Listening to Your Body – Movement Is Medicine

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“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” – Carol Welch, movement educator If we listen, our bodies have a great deal of valuable information to share with us. Our bodies can teach … Continue reading

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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, HEADACHES & NECK PAIN

HEADACHES Headaches are commonly categorized as tension, migraine or sinus in origin. They may also be caused by a pathological disease process that is far less common than the other three causes. Tension headaches are typically caused by physical or … Continue reading

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Embrace the Moment – Finding Peace in the Here and Now

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The American Dream. This phrase draws people to our country by the thousands. The   idea that greatness can be achieved, even when starting with nothing, is the touchstone of our Western culture. We live in a society where great value … Continue reading

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