Archive for the ‘Anixety’ Category

Anxiety and Ear Reflexology: Rub Your Ears to Relax!

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

ear_reflec.gifThe Chinese have been doing it for centuries, as have other Asian cultures. Increasing numbers of Westerners are doing it too. Ear rubbing or ear reflexology that is; massaging of the ears to improve health, calm the emotions and enhance the general sense of well being. It’s simple, quick and effective.

Your ears, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a complete medical system which has developed continuously over at least 2500 years, contain reflexology areas that when stimulated by acupuncture needles or finger pressure influence (more…)

IBS, Anxiety, and Coffee

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc

Question: I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and I have a problem when I drink coffee (with caffeine), and sometimes even sodas, which also contain caffeine. Problem is that many times I need to jumpstart my day with some extra energy like when I am tired, etc. (more…)

Anxiety, IBS, and Coffee

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

coffeewomanstresslg.jpgBy Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc

Question: I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and I have a problem when I drink coffee (with caffeine), and sometimes even sodas, which also contain caffeine. Problem is that many times I need to jumpstart my day with some extra energy like when I am tired, etc. (more…)