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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...
How to beat the summer heat and still stay active!
Is the summer heat getting you down? With temperatures rising up over 100 degrees here in the Baltimore area lately with more due in the next couple days, it’s enough to make anyone want to shrivel up and run away. Make sure to be smart when exercising and stay...