Last month, after recommending Maca to one of my fertility patients and her husband she said that it is one of the main ingredients in the Sex Cereal. Wait...hold up...there's sex cereal, and they sell it at the local grocery store? How did I not know about this or see it before?! Well low and behold I found it today while cruising the cereal isle and just as she said, there it stood amongst the Captain Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Quaker Oats and Sex Cereal. Sounds like a pretty good combo to me, and who doesn't like a good morning session, after cereal that is...I wonder if it helps with morning breath too? But in all seriousness, she was absolutely right, Maca is one of the main ingredient
Known in Sanskrit as adho mukha svanasana, downward dog is of the most ubiquitous poses in yoga for many reasons. This article delves into the reasons why downward-facing dog is a staple posture for yogis of all levels. As an Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner as well as a dedicated student of yoga, I would like to explain why this posture makes us feel so good, how exactly it relates to acupuncture, and why it is so beneficial and effective as a posture. Downward-Facing Dog Has Your Back From an acupuncture perspective, downward-facing dog has a highly therapeutic effect in activating the bladder channel. The Bladder channel, sometimes referred to as tai yang or Gr
There is a good reason that the yoga and acupuncture world have collided, creating a harmonious pairing of practice. The two disciplines have much in common when it comes to intentions and outcome. Many in the yoga and acupuncture world share a common sense of curiosity regarding the interconnection of physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The asana limb of yoga helps draw energy away from the mind and into the body. This is similar to receiving acupuncture, directing energy to the physical body, becoming attuned to the messages provided by your body. These messages both from a yoga asana practice and acupuncture can provide us tools as to what is going on in our body and empower us to
