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The Gratitude Gift

As I took a walk this morning and took in the views of the newly snowcapped mountains and plants freshly bathed in moisture, I felt a deep sense of gratitude.  Gratitude for the magnificence of nature and the feelings of calmness and inspiration it gives me. Since Thanksgiving is around the corner and marks the beginning of the business of the holiday season, I always reflect on how to stay calm within the madness.  I am sensitive to things, so I try and remind myself of things I am grateful for and thanks for all the goodness in my life.…
Jean Drummond, L.Ac.
October 17, 2022
Stress

Dance Stress Free Through The Holiday Hustle

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, but often the season creates more stress on your already stressed-out life. There’s the long list of to-do’s, gift buying, party planning, wrapping presents, travel hassles, and often, family dynamics that can be challenging. It can all feel overwhelming and, well, stressful! So try not to let the busiest time of the year bring your spirits down and your blood pressure up.  Here are 4 tips to help you survive holiday stress, foster self-care, and learn to “dance” with the hectic holiday hustle. 1. Don’t take on too much.…
Jean Drummond, L.Ac.
October 17, 2022
PreventionStress

Wake Up Call #4? #8? Wait, I’ve Lost Count!

That darn “Wake Up Call” reared its head again!  You know, a health crisis that got my attention one more time.  I’ve had quite a few calls in my life and I always try to “embrace the message” and what my body is telling me.  But you shouldn’t have to have a crisis to remind you that your life and health are out of balance! Last week, my back seized up and I literally couldn’t move because of the pain.  After about 24 hours of immobility, I finally gave in and had to call the paramedics to take me to the…
Jean Drummond, L.Ac.
October 17, 2022
StressWomen's Health

The Wake Up Call

The Wake Up Call.  This is the one call we really don’t want to get. But for many of us, we get the call perhaps many times over until we “get the message.”  It’s the call that can change your life. I certainly got the Wake Up Call 14 years ago when my body finally gave out and forced me to stop.  After years of pushing myself, I developed a heart problem. I had been pushing myself for 20 years in corporate America, enduring massive stress on my body and mind. I finally changed careers to become an acupuncturist to help others…
Jean Drummond, L.Ac.
October 17, 2022
Stress

How to Adapt to Stress

If there is one thing that all of us have in common, it’s stress.  There’s no denying that we live in a stressful world and it’s nearly impossible to avoid. When we are healthy and stress is short-lived we are usually able to recover without much damage to our health.  However, when stress is extreme or is chronic, our health really suffers. Stress has been linked to excess body fat, obesity, premature aging and disease. Ongoing stress can also interfere with your immune system increasing risks for allergies, colds and flu’s and autoimmune diseases. While most people don’t think they are…
Jean Drummond, L.Ac.
October 17, 2022
PreventionStress

6 Secrets to Surviving Holiday Stress

The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and happiness. But often the holiday season produces more stress on your already stressed life by tacking on a long list of tasks, time crunches and unreasonable expectations. It can feel overwhelming and, well, stressful. As the hectic holiday season approaches, it’s essential to take steps to minimize any stress you may experience. Here are 6 ways to help you survive holiday stress and foster self-care during the busiest time of the year. Remember the reason for the season. With the hectic pace, often we get caught up in the…
Jean Drummond, L.Ac.
October 17, 2022

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