FUNctional Wellness Awareness Day 25: Nature is the best medicine! Believe it or not, our connection to the natural world is another great indicator of health. The farther we remove ourselves from nature (including whole foods, natural light, etc...) the more likely we are to lose our health and vitality. Simple pleasures are the best ... make it a point to get outdoors and do something you love!
FUNctional Wellness Awareness Month, Day 7. Feeling grateful... what do you do to recharge? Post in the comments below.
May is National Osteoporosis month so the next few days I will be sharing posts that support balance and strong bones. Today I want to introduce you to Correct Toes® and the importance of creating a strong foundation with your feet. If you are not used to going barefoot, this transition should be done gradually. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
Watch the video below to learn about the gallbladder acupoint, GB40, considered to be the garbage disposal for the body. As a source point, it brings in just the right amount of energy to balance, strengthen and harmonize. 😮
This Qigong movement, Rhinoceros Looking at the Moon, is one of the 18 Arhats. This movement energizes your kidneys as well as the ming men point for increased vitality. It also opens the low back and sacrum, as well as the hips, which are the command center of all movement. The movement is also good for the neck. Working on the brain (or the Sea of Marrow) by supporting the nervous system and pump the cerebral spinal fluid up and down the spine. Also helps with allergies, one reason why I wanted to introduce you to it in the spring. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Feel free to ask any clarifying questions.
Try this morning cup of Qi ... you may not need your coffee :)
Do you like chemistry? Check this out! Who knew spring cleaning could be so fun? FORCE of NATURE® is my cleaner of choice: a safe, effective, non-toxic alternative to just about any cleaning product you can think of: bleach, sanitizers, kitchen, glass, bathroom cleaners, deodorizers and disinfectants. I follow-up with P2 Probiotic Power's iCLEAN EVERYTHING to restore a healthy microbiome to the newly sanitized surface to make the clean last. We are under tremendous environmental stress, this is one simple thing you can do to reduce the toxic burden in your home.
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and
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Vagus Nerve Reset
The vagus nerve is known as the peace nerve, because it plays such an important role in our stress response. If you are feeling stressed, try this! (Inspired by Stanley Rosenberg's book, Accessing The Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve.)
This movement is from Francesco Garripoli's Organ Cleansing Qigong, to support your lung health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Swimming Dragon
I hope you enjoy this Qigong warm-up exercise, known as Swimming Dragon. Like all my practices, I like to bring in metaphors to create a moving meditation. Want a live experience? Come to my classes at Rise Wellbeing Center in Reston, or at EKOE Health in Falls Church. Visit https://www.iembracewellness.com/wellness-education/qigong-classes/ to learn more.