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04/25/2024

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03/29/2024

WATER - WOOD

Spring – “Budding with Excitement”

Winter weather is still holding on, yet the days are getting longer and brighter. Under the blanket of snow, nature is rousing from her winter slumber and looks ahead to the new growth of Spring. The Wood, which has been at rest, storing and concentrating its chi during the Winter, begins to burst forth with new buds pushing up through the crust of the Earth towards the Light.

Wood’s essence is rebirth, a surge of rising energy - witnessed in the new lambs who are frolicking in the field, the dandelions emerging through the cracks in the concrete, the nettles finding their place in amongst the blackberry vines and the increase in bird songs and activity.

The meridians associated with Wood are the Gall Bladder and the Liver and a few of the symptoms that may occur at this time are allergies, muscle tension and stiffness, digestive difficulties, eye issues, depression, hip, and shoulder problems.

Wood is about youth, new beginnings, and visions for a new cycle in our lives.  A time of fullness and excitement. If we have followed the cycle of the Five Elements and rested during the Water-Winter season, as humans we too feel ourselves emerging with more energy. This is the time of the year to act on our vision, plan how to manifest our vision, make decisions and formulate our direction for the future by taking action.

Remember those vague, idealistic thoughts that we had during Winter?  Suddenly those thoughts are manifesting into concrete plans – something that we can act on such as leaving a job, moving to a new residence or city, taking a new course or training.

In the Winter, decisions seemed too difficult or too tiring to make! – Spring is giving the oomph to see goals clearly, make the plan and begin to follow through in a smooth and timely action. We may now find ourselves quick to rise to anger, especially if our plans are being obstructed – this is our Spirit calling out for “the will to become who we truly are.”  Let yourself surge forth with the power of Springtime – push ahead, give birth, and grow your Spirit.

11/28/2023

Hello Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Kenora and of course, Dryden friends!

Happy to share with you Enhance Wellness is offering acupressure, massage, Reiki and custom holistic facials in the beautiful & welcoming space of the LAMA Self-Care Centre!

If you've yet to, please stop in and see all the services provided by Lauren & the team, make a day out of it!

Look forward to seeing you soon!

06/27/2023

This beautiful sculpture was built by the Irish people in their own country to honor the American Choctaw Indian tribe. They were grateful because in 1847 the Choctaw people sent money to Ireland when they learned that Irish people were starving due to the potato famine. The Choctaw themselves were living in hardship and poverty, having recently endured the Trail of Tears.
And that is a lesson in how to be a person in this world.
Kindred Spirits is a large stainless steel outdoor sculpture in Bailick Park in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. The shape of the feathers is intended to represent a bowl of food...!

12/25/2021

From my family to yours,
Merry Christmas.

12/22/2021

We hope you are embracing the ability to still smile & enjoy humour in all of the busyness this season can often bring!

If you find that as a man or woman, you relate to the post below, or your parcel hasn't arrived, you want to give a unique, uplifting experience to another or for yourself ~ RELAX ~ Christmas gift certificates for services or monetary amounts are still available until 5:00 p.m. December 24th, complete with gift bag, tissue paper, a few extra treats and delivered right to you, if within Dryden city limits!

Virtual e-gift certificates are also available for those who may prefer.

Keep it simple and keep smiling. Take good care! 🎄

08/14/2021

Blessed to have incredible family, friends and clients!

Special thank you to, Andrea, Lauren, Jena, Noreen, Carly, Lisa, Ashley & Tracy for all your encouragement & support!

Some openings available for August, booking for September.

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07/03/2021

After a very long wait, we look forward to welcoming you back next week!

Please note, appointments previously booked will be contacted first and our new location is,
58 Princess Street.

Thank you for your patience, understanding &
support it is sincerely appreciated!
Wishing all, a beautiful & safe summer!

12/25/2020

From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas!

12/21/2020

Due to updated government regulations regarding Covid 19, I am unable to accept any further bookings at this time.

I sincerely thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you in the New Year at my new location, stay tuned for details and stay safe!

12/16/2020

Water is our origin, our natal source. The Kidneys & Bladder meridians hold this ancestral wisdom in our marrow, and in all our internal flows.

These meridians are our foundation, our support system. When we grow quiet and listen, it is in these meridians we find our inner strength, our reserves and muster our willpower for increased stamina and resilience. Our motivation to continue especially in the face of adversities.

When we slow down; when we grow silent and still, like water in Winter, we tap into our own peace, we can feel the Awe at the beauty of the Life Source.

Within the Kidney and Bladder meridians is held the depths of your own vital Life Source - your smaller Yin within the cosmic Greater Yin - and the flow of these Yin with the Yang that moves you.

Today - how can you rest and restore? How can you nurture your Qi?

12/09/2020

As we transition into winter, the Water Element, we may notice more balancing or imbalances of the relating Bladder & Kidney meridians. The primary emotion related to this time of year is fear, an increase or lack of, may become more noticeable.

Below touches on some areas related to the Kidney meridian. This week we will look further into both.

Thank you to AcuPro Academy for the descriptive and image.

🔥TCM Diagnosis time! 🔥
Assessing the state of KD Essence through observation is a great way to know if the patient has a weak constitution. Vitality and a symmetrical bone structure reflect the state of Ming Men Fire. I also look at the patient and try to figure out her/his age, then I look at their birth date. If she/he look younger, that’s a good KD sign, but if she/he looks older, there is a weak KD.

👴🏾 Hair
- Premature grey hair or receding hairline: KD Essence declining.
- Falling hair by clumps or bald patches on the back of the head: Blood Deficiency.

😁 Teeth
- Crooked teeth or loose teeth: KD Essence def.
- Needing braces: KD Essence def.

👂Ears
- A long-full lobe: strong KD.
- Thin-small lobe: weak constitution.
- Dry, withered, greyish: Extreme KD exhaustion.
- Difficulty in hearing: KD Essence declining.

👀 Eyes
- Decreased vision: KD Essence declining.

🦶 Bones
- Weak bones, osteoporosis: KD Essence def.

Essence (Jing) cannot be replenished, but we can try to preserve it as we age, with a healthy lifestyle.
- Acupuncture to self regulate and keep homeostasis.
- Diet: Bone broth, seeds and collagen rich foods (egg white, fish with the skin, garlic...), black foods (back rice, black sesame/chia seeds, black beans, blackberries).
- Exercise: Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga...
- Sleep at regular hours between 11 pm and 7 am.