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Abundant Splendor
Ever since the birth of my daughter a month ago, I have noticed a shift in my perspective. It’s not about motherhood necessarily, but rather an overwhelming sense of being blessed and having abundance in my life. Prior to the baby being born, or even us...
What can you let go?
In Chinese Medicine, the season of Fall is the time of letting go. Just like the trees let go of the leaves they no longer need, in order to create space for the new leaves to come, we too must let go of the things in our lives that no longer serve us, in...
WFD?
I’ve seen this shorthand phrase over and over in my Facebook group for other moms-to-be, and it stands for “what’s for dinner?” Well, not only do starving pregnant women want to know and be inspired, but many people find themselves asking that question every night....
I’ve been MIA lately…
Hi all, Admittedly, I’ve been MIA lately. The end of last year and beginning of this year have brought some interesting challenges, surprises, and even manifestations of dreams I’ve had for quite a while, so you could say that I have been busy! Back in...
Why do we wait?
We always seem to wait until the New Year to think about things that we want, what we hope to do differently, and how this year we will be the person we were always meant to be. This year I will lose weight. This year I will quit smoking. This year I will find the...
An Attitude of Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving this Thursday, we are reminded to pause and give thanks for all the good things in our lives. Many of us do not have situations anywhere near as dire as the pilgrims who all but died out in the harsh winters of the northeast, or...
Expectations vs. Goals
My name is Jen Yocum, I’m 33 years old, and I’m addicted to creating expectations for myself and others. This morning I found myself in a nostalgic and saddened state on a crisp fall morning where the light has that silvery quality that only happens this time...
When do you know you’re on the right path?
I’m not talking about your diet here, but rather, when do you know you’re on the correct path in your life, or as we acupuncturists call it, “walking your tao?” Maybe you’ve never even thought about whether or not you are doing what you were put on this planet to do....
It’s Concord Grape Season!
Have you ever wondered why grape flavored sodas, jellies, and candies taste the way they do? If you’re like me and you never grew up ever being exposed to concord grapes, it’s a totally rational thought. I mean, grape flavored things taste nothing like white/green...
Variety is the spice of life: why trying something new in your fitness routine can be fun!
This past weekend I got to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams: to learn archery. Fortunately I happened to marry someone who learned archery at a young age, and he also happened to have his own compound bow, that at a youth size was just the right size for me. ...
Forced “Down Time”
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes in our lives we are forced by forces outside ourselves to have “down time.” This may come in the form of a lay-off, an injury, or a cold. When we push too hard, we tap ourselves out energy-wise and there...
The Poop Quiz: What your poop says about you
Admittedly, as an acupuncturist, I’m just as “bad” as Dr. Oz when it comes to talking about poop. As healthcare practitioners, it is par for the course, and moreover, it’s essential to learn about your bowels so that we can see what kind of state your body is...