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Image credit: Ian Cuming / Getty images The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) regulates the internal body processes that require no conscious awareness. For example, the rate of heart contractions, breathing, and the speed at which food passes through the digestive tract. The ANS is divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic sides. They can be thought of as the body’s gas pedal and brakes.  Each of the two sides of your nervous system uses specific counter balancing minerals a

In Chinese Medicine winter is associated with the Water element, the Kidneys, and the energy of deep restoration. It’s time to slow down, conserve energy, and nourish both body and spirit. But it’s also a season that can leave us feeling sluggish, stiff, and more prone to colds and fatigue.  Here are some things to consider that will help you enjoy the beauty and stillness of winter, while feeling your best.  Rest Like Nature Intended – Winter is nature’s time of hibernation

In Chinese medicine, joint pain is caused by a blockage in the network of channels and pathways of the body. Joint pain, therefore, is referred to as a Blockage   or Bi Syndrome. As the name implies, the flow of Qi becomes blocked, and when it persists for long enough, pain and other symptoms appear. According to Chinese Medicine, the most common cause of joint pain is a combination of Wind and Cold, which explains why joint pain tends to aggravate in Winter.   Wind, Heat, Co

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