It is an in between time. It is mid winter and nature still feels the stillness from the cool days and the grey clouds. But at the same time nature hints at the upcoming spring- a bit more of a buzz from birds and squirrels, you can feel and see the plants and trees budding, there is an energy starting to rise from the ground and the days are noticeably getting longer.
February is Heart Health Month. It is so important to remember to take care of our hearts physically and emotionally.
– Are you getting enough cardio exercise?
– Are you eating healthy foods that enhance heart health and circulation?
– Are you in relationships that give you joy, a sense of belonging, of giving and receiving love?
– Are you doing activities you enjoy?
Heart health can be obtained, maintained and improved with Acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
In Chinese medicine theory, the emotion associated wit the heart is joy and we seek a balanced joy and happiness, not one that is overly exuberant or fluctuates up and down a lot. A healthy heart energy system permits us to sleep better, to think clearly, to enter healthy relationships. Of course it also permits us to exercise and play the way we want to in life!
Remember to take care of yourself, it is so important! When you feel balanced and healthy you are better able to do what you need to do and very importantly you are more able to do and enjoy all the thing that you WANT to be doing.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine for Heart health:
They can play a supportive role in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. These include hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia and more.
TCM views cardiovascular disease as an impairment in the the Qi (energy) and blood flow, often caused by lifestyle factors such as stress, poor diet, lack of exercise and prolonged emotional upset. TCM and acupuncture aim to correct these imbalances by promoting the flow of qi and blood to the cardiovascular system, improving circulation and addressing underlying emotional and physical stressors.
Give yourself a break, a pause in your busy day to receive acupuncture, cupping, massage or craniosacral therapy. These treatments can really help you relax, increase mental clarity and improve overall health and help you attain your heath goals!
Improve your energy and mental clarity, pain management, injury recovery, stress reduction, digestive health, women’s health and much more!
I am here for you!
Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg
My intention for my sessions with you is to explore your health needs and goals and offer treatments in a way that brings you to a state of ease and balance.
Sessions with me are comprehensive and empowering; they are relaxing and balancing and I stress the importance of your care as an individual.
A session with me may include:
– acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, craniosacral therapy.
– breathwork.
– herbs and supplements tailored to your personal health needs.
– discussing self care and lifestyle suggestions to continue improving your wellness at home and in your daily life.
FEBRUARY HEART HEALTH TIPS
– Foods good for your heart: tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, salmon, nuts, berries
– Eat foods high in Vitamin C such as citrus, fresh greens and vegetables
– Exercise regularly: Heart pumping physical activity not only helps to prevent cardiovascular disease but can also improve overall mental and physical health.
Try cardio exercise 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes. Walk, run, dance, swim your way into wellness!
– Do activities that enhance your mood and bring you joy; embrace positivity.
– Spend time with people that make you feel good, make you laugh, inspire you.
– Make sure to get regular acupuncture and bodywork treatments!
– Try herbal medicine for good health.
Coming in for regular treatments as needed, or seasonal acupuncture treatments just four times a year can serve to strengthen and balance your whole body and can correct minor annoyances before they become serious problems. Get in touch with me to see how acupuncture, cupping, craniosacral therapy and herbal medicine can help you to stay healthy!