7 DIY Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Below are some home remedies you can try to help get you through this years allergy season.  Acupuncture in conjunction with these home remedies will help dramatically with your allergies this season. Read more about acupuncture and allergies here. 1. Nettle-Peppermint Tea For centuries Nettle has been used to treat

Exercise of the Month – Standing Fold

Exercise: Standing Fold Sanskrit Name: Uttanasana Benefits: lengthens the spinal column and stretches the backs of the legs and the back muscles. This posture stimulates digestive, uro-genital, nervous and endocrine systems.     ♦ Lengthening: Latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, soleus ♦Shortening:  Leg adductors, quadriceps  ♦ Stabilizing: peroneii, tensor fascia latae

Exercise of the Month – The Downward Dog

  Exercise: Downward Dog Sanskrit Name:  Adho Mukha Svanasana Type of Pose: Standing, Mild Inversion, Resting Benefits: Stretches and strengthens the whole body. Can help relieve back pain, and improve posture     ♦Lenthening: peronei, glutes, hamstrings, pectoralis major, soleus, latissumus dorsi, gastrocnemius  ♦Shortening: deltoid, lower abdominals, triceps, tibialis anterior, rhomboids,