Mother’s day. The one day a year we are reminded to appreciate the person who not only gave us life, but also helped us grow to become who we are. To those of us who are lucky enough, not only to know our mothers, but to have them as such an important foundation in our lives, it is an important day. It is a day of thanks.
As a mother myself, I understand how easy it is to forget oneself as everything becomes about your child. You forget to eat, disregard the need for sleep, and your time is no longer your own. Despite this, you never forget to make sure your child is fed, has had enough sleep, is comfortable, and that every one of their needs are met. Mothers do not take sick days. They go through life altering pain in pregnancy and labour, but throughout all this, their only thoughts are about the well-being of the child they are bringing into the world. Every thought, every move is done for someone else.
This can lead to many issues—both physical and emotional—being ignored for much longer than is necessary. Not only mothers, but all caregivers can suffer from many stresses and refuse to address them until they become so pronounced that they become hard to ignore. Though caring for loved ones is the most rewarding job in the world, it is probably also one of the most difficult.
In honour of Mother’s day, we should all think of the person or persons that have helped and guided us through our lives—those that take care of others and forget about themselves. Let’s make sure they feel appreciated and that their needs and concerns are addressed. Let’s remind them about the importance of their own well-being and how there is never a better time to take care of health concerns than now.
Let the one who never takes a day off have a little break—some time to meditate, go for a massage, or take a spa day, for example. Looking for a great mother’s day gift? How about offering an acupuncture session? Acupuncture is an ancient medicine that not only treats pain and other health concerns, but that traditionally focuses on preventative medicine. In addition, unlike most medicine, it is very relaxing. Sessions last between 45 minutes to an hour. Time for mom to leave someone else in charge and relax as she heals and soothes her own body and mind! Most importantly, let the one who have always looked out for you know that you appreciate all they have always done for you. Love is and will always be the most effective medicine!
If you want to show your appreciation and love, ask us about a mobile acupuncture session you can gift.
By Gabrielle Fox, R.Ac.
Gabrielle is one of our excellent mobile registered acupuncturists. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and German fluently, and has found her understanding of diverse backgrounds very useful in connecting with her patients.