It was my worst fear times 10. I’ve never been a fan of blood work, vaccines or any other procedure having to deal with needles. But here I was, waiting in the lobby of Acupuncture Avenue.
-By Trisha Vasquez
Trusting your gut may be good advice, but it hardly qualifies as medical science. Or does it? Research increasingly shows that the connection between our “gut” and our brains – especially our emotions and mental health – is closer than has ever been imagined.
I was born with a gift – a gift that was disguised as anxiety, depression, fatigue, chronic pain, and overall poor health. All this suffering led me on an amazing journey of healing and self-discovery.
Good sleep is a sign of good health. If you sleep poorly, it indicates an imbalance in your body. Regularly disturbed sleep can affect your health as well as your energy levels and moods, because sleep strengthens the immune system.
For many, the holiday season is a time to gather with loved ones, feast on seasonal delicacies and celebrate. But for others, these activities are fraught with worry. A few days of feasting can ruin a year’s hard work of getting trim.
