When it comes to improving our yoga practice there is nothing more important than actually practicing. Asana requires determination, courage, patience, faith, and perseverance. There are fewer things in life more gratifying and beneficial than progressing physically and emotionally as one does with a dedicated yoga practice. Along the way injuries happen, muscles get sore, we hit setbacks, we face difficulty, we change, we grow.

Acupuncture and associated modalities of cupping, bodywork, and herbal medicine may be the most powerful tool for any yogi along their journey. Here are five reasons why regular acupuncture treatments are the Yogi’s best friend.

Dr. Shelley O'Dell-Brock, DAcNovember 16, 2017EAST Integrative medicineComment

PTSD is a Real Thing. And There's Help.

PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - can originate from various causes. Any situation that causes emotional or physical trauma such as violence, aggression, a car accident, or sexual assault can result in PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can include anxiety, insomnia, depression, flashbacks, as well as physical pain; such symptoms may not show up immediately after the triggering event. In fact, it’s not unusual for PTSD symptoms to appear several weeks or month after the trauma.

Brace Yourselves: Winter Is Coming. For Your Skin.

Winter Is Coming for your skin - are you ready? Even if you live in a mild climate, the drastic change in season can leave your skin looking like a White Walker. To keep your skin head-to-toe smooth, hydrated, and glowing, you need these 5 Tips For A Clean, Green Winter Skincare Routine.

skincareDr. Shelley O'Dell-Brock, DAcNovember 2, 2017skincare, winter, natural beauty

Stop Putting Butt Cream On Your Face

...and other home remedies that are wrecking your skin.

If you know me, you know I'm all about the home remedy. I slather castor oil on sore muscles, I drop vinegar in my ears when I get swimmer's ear, and coconut oil is my home-remedy panacea. But, there's a limit to this, especially when it comes to your skincare routine. You want to use caution when it comes to what you slather on your face because, well, your face is different than the skin on the rest of your body. The epidermis of facial skin – the top layer of skin – is made of smaller cells than the epidermis on the rest of the body. Facial skin is therefore thinner and has less of a natural barrier than skin on the rest of your body. This is why it’s so important to nourish and protect facial skin and avoid irritating ingredients. Read on and discover the Top 3 Home Remedy Products You Should NEVER Put On Your Face.

Pumpkin Pie. From A Pumpkin.

I've always been enchanted by the adorable little "sugar" pumpkins in the store this time of year. And I ways think "I should make a pie out of one!" Then, I forget, get into a rush, and end up making pumpkin pie from a can. And it's always delicious and no one complains that my pumpkin pie comes from a can. Because I'm busy. But this year, I picked up a cute little pie pumpkin and decided I was going to set aside a large chunk of time and figure out how to make pie out of it. But guess what? It's easy. Like easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy easy. And freakin' amazingly delicious. So, do yourself a favor and make one already. Then, go get a manicure with the extra time you set aside for pie-baking but won't need.

Lymphatic Drainage and Your Face

The lymphatic system is the body's garbage disposal - it traps and flushes toxins and helps keep our immune systems healthy. Unlike your cardiovascular system, which has a pump (i.e. your heart), the lymphatic system relies entirely on body movement in order to keep lymph properly flowing. When lymph fluid becomes stagnant, it becomes like a clogged drain - it traps but can't flush away toxins. This can lead to decreased immunity, sinus and allergy congestion, and fluid retention in the face. What's a good way to keep lymph moving?

Enter Facial Lymphatic Drainage Massage - this non-invasive and effective treatment helps support flushing of toxins from the body. It helps drain sinuses, relieves sinus pressure from allergies and colds, and reduces facial puffiness, resulting in a more defined jawline and slimmer face. Plus, it feels amazing! Ready to try it out? Book your appointment HERE

Want Khaleesi Skin?

The Game of Thrones facial is here! Check out our Enzyme + Oxygen facial - designed to tone, tighten, brighten, and purify the skin. Go from dragon to Khaleesi in 75 mins as the enzyme and oxygen mask tightens over your skin to pull out impurities, pump fresh oxygen into your cells, and tighten sagging skin. This amazing treatment includes a customized hydrating mask, facial detox cupping, optional body acupuncture, and enzyme tightening mask.

This treatment was hailed by Cosmopolitan Magazine as the facial treatment to try! Click HERE to book an Enzyme + Oxygen facial.

Sometimes You Feel Like A Needle...

...and sometimes you don't. For those times you to improve your health and wellness but aren't really feeling the needle, we offer a wide variety of needle-free treatments. Cosmetic treatments such as Facial Cupping Detox and Facial Lymph Drainage Massage are needle-free treatments; the Enzyme + Oxygen Facial can be done without needles. Body treatments including Anti-Cellulite Body Sculpting, Body Cupping, and Gua Sha are fantastic modalities that don't use needles. All of these treatments are offered as stand-alone services or can be an add-on to any other service we offer! Book your services HERE and start feeling better today!

Sleeping In Your Makeup Is Giving You Crow's Feet

So, I get it. You're busy and you have long days. You go from the gym, to work, to the grocery store, to picking up the kids from soccer practice, and then finally home. By the time you get into bed at night, you are just plain exhausted. Maybe, just once in awhile, you crawl into bed without properly removing your makeup. You think "I'm so tired, just once or twice of not taking off my makeup isn't going to matter!" Trust me, I've been there too. But, not removing makeup before bed puts your skin at risk in several important ways! To help keep your skin healthy, beautiful, and happy - learn about the 5 risks you take when you sleep in your makeup.

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