
Sixteen years ago I bought a set of beginner yoga classes (on VHS!) out of curiosity. I was recently unemployed, battling stress-related digestive issues, and needing some new resources in life. So I popped tape #1 in the VCR. An… Read more »
Sixteen years ago I bought a set of beginner yoga classes (on VHS!) out of curiosity. I was recently unemployed, battling stress-related digestive issues, and needing some new resources in life. So I popped tape #1 in the VCR. An… Read more »
Happy October! If you’re a subscriber to my newsletter, you got the latest Songbird news a couple of days ago. But if you’re not, I want to include all those goodies here too! (Want to subscribe? Just go to my home… Read more »
Okay, time to get real about my September self-care challenge. Despite my simple “just two acupuncture points daily” plan, I only managed to give myself a mini treatment 4 days out of 7. It’s interesting how I reacted once I realized… Read more »
For me, and for many of you, September is about restarting. New school year, new season approaching, new energy. It’s my favorite time of year, but it can also be tiring, stretching ourselves after a slower summer. So I wanted to share… Read more »
My stomach has been feeling off lately – a combination of indulgent meals plus life stress has taken a toll on my usually healthy digestion. So last night I made myself a giant pot of ginger-turmeric rice congee. Congee is a… Read more »
May 4 was World Maternal Mental Health Day. In Texas, the month of May has recently been designated Postpartum Depression Awareness Month. Did you know an estimated fifteen to twenty percent of mothers suffer from a postpartum mood disorder? I… Read more »
Babies and kids get sick. Sometimes a lot. Even when they’re not sick, they can struggle with some of the same imbalances adults do, issues that cause nagging problems. Imagine these scenarios: Your daughter has her fourth ear infection in… Read more »
When I tell people I’m an acupuncturist who treats kids, I get a lot of surprised looks. Some people back away a little bit. Most are too polite to say what they’re thinking, which is usually along the lines of… Read more »
Here’s a little story about stress. Twenty years ago, I had my first acupuncture treatment. I’d been suffering from heartburn and stomach pain for months, so I went to the doctor and she gave me some pills. They helped a little. I… Read more »
Early this morning I grabbed a fleece jacket before walking the dog, and my husband turned on the heater in our bathroom for the first time since March. Sure, now that it’s past lunchtime it’s 80 degrees again, but I… Read more »