Spring Forward

March is here!  That always brings a bit more of a boost in mood for many.  The sun is coming up earlier, for now… Next weekend we spring forward.  That is a wonderful concept, spring forward.  This time of year perhaps we have felt cooped up so we want to …

Grey Days of Fall…

With fall in full effect, we are here again. This time of year can be one that many people see more stresses and related things in life.  This of course can be attributed to holiday season stress working to meet obligations and expectations of family.   That surely can be difficult, …

October 15 two (more) years

October 15, 2019 The story of Young for Life began in 2003 when I began giving Massages during my schooling.  Shortly after …

Sleep…

Sleep… According to Chinese Medicine Disordered sleep has several causes.  In Traditional Chinese Medicine we try to uncover imbalances and restore the body’s natural homeostasis.  We …

The New Year…Detoxing…?

January 18, 2019, we are underway with the New Year and this is late in coming. During the break I used the …

Pain

Pain has multiple causes.  We know it can be from use, overuse, injury, trauma, infection, disease process or even of unknown causes.  Many types …

Walnuts (11/19/18)

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Walnuts are warming in their thermal nature, have a sweet flavor and can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain (due to their omega 3 content 5% …

Turkey (11/6/18)

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Turkey is a warm meat.  It is useful for warming digestive fire and “treating” deficient spleen/ pancreas qi.  especially when …