You’ve probably seen this image before, the taiji symbol. It represents a balance of Yin and Yang, but this video beautifully conveys its meaning. Once you understand Yin and Yang, you can ask yourself: Am I experiencing too much or too little Yin or Yang? What can I do to find a better balance of Read more about Yin and Yang explained[…]
October is Healthy Workplace month, but we are best to consider health as a top priority every month of the year. Of course this is good for the employees, helping workers feel less pain, less fatigue, less disease. Workplace health is also important for employers and companies. When the health of work force is supported, Read more about Workplace Health in 24 Hours Vancouver[…]
Onsite Acupuncture Active Life Mobile Acupuncture recently went to the office of Alive Natural Health & Wellness Magazine to treat their employees. Alive magazine is a forward-thinking company that understands the benefits of onsite acupuncture and how it can effectively support their employees’ health. So when we asked them if they would like to try Read more about Onsite Acupuncture at Alive Magazine[…]
The Paleolithic Diet–An Ancient Solution to a Modern Problem Traditional Chinese Medicine doesn’t recommend a paleo diet for all, but certainly a healthy whole food diet is the foundation for good health. We work hard to stay on top of health trends and new information so that we can help you be at the Read more about Paleo diet–A good idea?[…]
By Dr. Melissa Carr, Dr.TCM, founder of Active Life Mobile I’ve been on Alive magazine’s advisory board for years, and I was thrilled to be able to visit their office recently when I joined my director of operations, registered acupuncturist, Claudia Chen, to a lunch ‘n learn lecture for Alive’s staff. Because Alive was interested Read more about Lunch ‘N Learn Workplace Wellness at Alive Magazine’s Office[…]
Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Throughout history, the healing properties of food have long been recounted. Recently, there has been an explosion of research that shows precisely what health benefits individual foods can offer. Studies have shown that cherries have healing properties. The miraculous health benefits from Read more about Cherries: A Healing Super Fruit to the Rescue[…]
by Gabrielle Fox (R.Ac. license pending) Stress is a part of the body’s natural defense system. It helps us react to dangerous situations, avoiding near accidents when riding your bicycle, for instance, or avoiding car accidents. Stress also helps us dedicate ourselves to studying for upcoming exams or project deadlines. But as with all Read more about Dealing with stress in our everyday lives[…]
From couch potatoes to dedicated athletes, pain is something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Even everyday activities such as picking up groceries, mowing the lawn or doing laundry can be agonizing. But with the dangers associated with many inflammatory drugs, it is important not to jump to quick fix Read more about Pain Reliving Suggestions That Really Work[…]
Spring is on its way, and you can’t wait to get outside and go jogging, play a few sets of tennis, or tee off at the local golf course. But for many of us, outdoor activities mean having to deal with nagging, chronic pain and inflammation that can keep you indoors and potentially ruin this Read more about Springtime Aches and Pains: Surprisingly Simple Solutions[…]
Whether you are a sports fan or not, it’s hard to ignore the Olympics right now. These athletes have honed their bodies and their minds , helping them to perform to the highest levels of skill, daring, and expression. Even if you don’t plan on competing to this level, there are several things you can Read more about Olympic Health[…]