So many of us have struggled with sleep at one point or another. Whether it's falling asleep, or staying asleep, it can have significant ramifications on your health! Lack of sleep leads to more than just low energy, it can affect all other body systems and exacerbate symptoms ranging from anxiety to digestive issues to pain. During sleep, our parasympathetic nervous systems should be more active - that's our "rest and digest" mode. In this relaxed state, our bodies process everything we've put them through during our chaotic days, and work on building ourselves back up. Did you do a tough workout today? Or have a stressful day at work? Your body needs sleep tonight to counter that and
Do you garden? I personally love getting in the soil, gardening, and growing some of my own food. It's a great way to connect with the Earth element, as well as source some healthy food! With my brown thumb I have historically had a knack for killing off plants.. despite my love for them! So I started off my gardening journey with herbs. Mint and basil love lots of water and are easy to grow! I added my favorite - rosemary - to the bunch, and oregano for my husband. It's a real treat (and money saver!) to have fresh herbs on hand for summer cooking. After a few years of managing to sustain herbs, I've finally ventured into growing a few vegetables this summer. I'm happy to report that
A big thank you to Boston Voyager Magazine for the opportunity to reflect on my journey and my practice. Curious about how I landed in Amesbury practicing acupuncture? Check out the interview here. And as always, thank you to Lauren Lashway for capturing what I do in photos!
