I was suddenly struck by the quote “To err is human, to forgive divine.” I am human, and I am inherently imperfect because of that fact. I have made various mistakes throughout my life.
To Err Is Human
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Stress, anxiety, depression, OCD and other emotional and mental health issues lie at the core of a lot of sickness and suffering in our everyday lives. In fact, most physical issues can be traced back, to some degree, to stress. Luckily, acupuncture is a tremendously effective treatment for stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional health issues. Based on our record of success with these issues, we would highly recommend acupuncture if you are seeking greater emotional balance and inner healing.
Managing Stress in the Midst of Chaos, Change, and Growth
Learn to transform stress! Follow these guidelines to manage stress, release pressure, regain perspective, and find balance in challenging times.
The Importance of Self-Care
Explore self-care tools like intentional breathing, exercise, and journaling to navigate tough emotions and recharge.
Tenacity — Unleash Your Inner Superpower Against Life’s Challenges
Discover how tenacity transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. Explore nurturing self-care practices and the power of facing fears.
Your Abdominal Massage (YAM)
Your Abdominal Massage (YAM) is a technique of abdominal self-massage that can help to move your body towards optimal health. The techniques are simple, effective, and can improve the flow of blood, lymph, nerve, and energy.
How acupuncture works for stress, anxiety and depression—the physiology
Stress, along with anxiety and depression, is one of the most common issues that patients come in for at our Washington DC acupuncture clinic. Their chronic stress manifests as a wide range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms. In many cases,...
Chinese herbal medicine for insomnia
When insomnia rears its restless head, it can have many different faces. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine recognizes several different patterns of insomnia, and treats them according to their specificities. Here we walk you through four common types of insomnia and...
Calming herbs for stress and anxiety
Modern city life has a lot to offer, sometimes even too much. Many people find themselves frazzled and exhausted at the end of a long work day, wanting nothing but a good night’s sleep, only to find themselves lying in bed for hours watching their minds race like a...
Acupuncture & Psychotherapy—Healing Mind and Body
As holistic medical systems such as acupuncture and Chinese medicine have emphasized for more than 2000 years, the state of the mind and emotion is intimately connected with the health and wellness of the body. This approach to healing the whole person—the mind,...
