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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...
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...