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More British wisdom - Keep Calm and Carry On.
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Maintaining a calm mind in the face of stressful situations is definitely a sign of strength.
Following with the author of the quotation - Rome wasn't built in a day. Calmness, like all skills, isn't learned in a day. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing. One day you'll notice you are staying calm in situations that used to rile you up or throw you off your equilibrium.
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The Brits had it right - a warm cup of tea can fix anything. Need to relax or de-stress? Fix yourself a mug of one of these caffeine-free, herbal teas.
* chamomile
* lavender
* peppermint
* oat flower
* lemon balm
All of these are celebrated for their powers of relaxation and calming the nervous system.
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The acupuncture point between the eyebrows is also called "Hall of Impressions". It is a great point for maintaining good mental health. It functions to calm the mind and helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. It is also good for dizziness, and nasal issues.
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Maintaining good mental health requires self-care. Take some time each day to do something to look after your own well being.
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One of my favourite ways to recharge is to take a walk in a park or green space. I try to get out of my own head and worries by listening to the birds and looking for flowers. The other day I was excited to see my first crocus of the season up on Nose Hill.
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Share your favourite self-care tips below so that we can compile a list of things to try.
Acupuncture is not just for the body. It also helps with the mind/spirit. Research is finding that acupuncture can help with generalized anxiety disorder. Both traditional acupuncture and auricular acupuncture are effective.
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May is Mental Health Awareness month. Did you know that Mental Health Awareness month was first observed in the US in 1949. And still many people are not sure what mental illness is nor how important our mental health is.
Mental illness is a term used to describe mental health conditions that impact mood, thinking, and behavior. These disorders may interfere with a personβs ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis.
Common mental illnesses include:
* Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, etc.)
* Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc.)
* Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, etc.).
We can all help by educating ourselves and practicing a little empathy.
For all the Star Wars fans out there. May the force be with you.
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Or for TCM fans - may your Qi flow freely. π
Chinook headaches really are a thing. Did you know that acupuncture can help provide both symptomatic relief and a reduction in headaches?
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Do you have trouble sleeping? Try acupuncture.
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"Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, with a prevalence of 40% in adults. It is generally believed that 10%β15% of the adult population suffers from chronic insomnia, and an additional 25%β35% have transient or occasional insomnia "
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Did you know that acupuncture can help? A review of 46 studies found that acupuncture improves sleep quality and increases sleep duration.
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Having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Acupuncture can help. Check out this article on acupuncture for insomnia.
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