Dr. Riley SmithFar and away, acupuncture is one of the best tools out there for anxiety and stress reduction. Whether its stuck in San Diego traffic, trying to get all your errands done, a crazy day at work or hyper kiddos at home it seems like the sources of anxiety are endless. I treat so much stress […]
The Origins Of Pride Month: What You Should Know As Pride month comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on what Pride means to us and what we’ve done this month to partake in Pride and all its festivities. We’ve come a long way since the first Pride march 44 years ago. […]
Power Down to Power Up Technology has become the epicentre of our jobs and our personal lives. The majority of people bring their phones around with them everywhere they go. We’ve gotten so used to the convenience of a portable device, it’s hard to imagine life without it. But there’s such a thing as too […]
Seems like San Diego is a hot bed anymore for the positive thinking movement. Its easy to get caught in comparison and FOMO on social media when everyone else looks like they have it together. It can be a big source of anxiety! What to do when it looks like everyone else has it figured […]
In TCM, every season is associated with an element: Fire, wood, earth, metal and water. Summer is related to the fire element which is full of yang energy, representing high activity. Summer is the best time for activities and movement and is the time of the year that we are the most active and assertive. […]
Chronic Ankle Instability and When It Should Be Checked What is Chronic Ankle Instability? Sometimes when we’re walking or doing other activities, our ankle can give way or feel as if the tendon is stretching sporadically. This condition usually happens after repeated ankle sprains or if you’re an athlete who runs or jumps quite a […]
Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But Minimalism Can We all reach for the highest form of success. Everyone wants a million dollar luxury home, a successful career, a loving family and unlimited money in the bank for spur of the moment vacations and for maybe even for a horse on a rural farm to ride whenever […]
What Is The Meaning Of Memorial Day? We celebrate Memorial Day every year at the end of May in the U.S. But what is Memorial day and what is its meaning? Memorial Day is an American holiday that usually falls on the last Monday of May. The purpose of the holiday is to honor those […]
Of course sticking acupuncture needles into your body would affect your your nerves, muscles and other organs, but did you know that it also affects your brain? We know acupuncture has been around for at least 2000 years, and it may even be older than that. Acupuncture deals with the flow of chi, and […]
It’s that time of year again where many people turn to cleanses and detox programs to get their body back on track. Toxins can accumulate in the body for many reasons and there are many symptoms that can signify that a detox is needed. These symptoms can range from fatigue, skin issues and sleep […]