A very useful yoga asana for treating allergy problems at any time of year but particularly in spring time is Kashtha Takshanasana, or Wood Chopping. Squat down, feet flat on the floor, knees apart. Clasp your hands together and stretch arms overhead on an inhale. Exhale as you bring arms back down, as if making…
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Read more →Allergies are usually defined as the body's immune system reacting to something in its immediate environment. A healthy immune system will defend itself against any potentially dangerous substance. An allergy sufferer will react more strongly than usual to these substances, and symptoms, such as respiratory problems and skin complaints will occur. On a psychological level…
Read more →As many of you know I was given the opportunity to be the Director of Acupuncture at Nava Health and Vitality centers. While now there are several places I'm devoting myself to, I still want to ensure enough time to take care of all the patients in my private practice. As such I added some…
Read more →It's Springtime! Everything is turning green, the weather is warm and windy; it's kite flying time! We are all full of energy!! But are we? This is also the season for tree and grass pollens.... and allergies: itchy eyes, runny nose, chest congested, shallow breathing, upset stomach.......and the sneezing never seems to stop! In Chinese…
Read more →With the official start of Spring well behind us. I find it hard to believe that today is the first truly nice spring day we are getting in Baltimore. That being said I cannot help but think of the old children's joke, "If April showers bring May Flowers, what do May flowers bring?" The punchline…
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