Dr. Riley Smith
The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything. As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to […]
Its probably no surprise that 80% of all people will experience severe low back pain at some point in their lives. Conventional medical treatment is costly and often times ineffective. Thousands of studies have shown how acupuncture can treat and often alleviate both chronic and acute low back pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain in the heel. It happens when the thick band of tissue that is located across the bottom of the foot, connecting to your heel bone and your toes becomes inflamed. Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis You will know if you have plantar fasciitis […]
How Gratitude Can Affect The Heart and Molecular Structure Of The Brain We’ve all heard of the positive effects of gratitude, but did you know that being grateful has the power to biologically alter the human heart and the molecular structure of the brain? In western society, we must cultivate gratitude, unlike in other countries […]
8 Mantras To Stop Taking Things Personally Taking things personally is something we all do whether we know it or not. The truth is not everything people say and do is directed towards us or is about us. Whether someone insults us or says something great about us is more a comment on them […]
What Is Upper Crossed Syndrome? Upper crossed syndrome is when the muscles in the upper region of the body (neck, chest and shoulders) have become deformed and tightened. Specifically the upper trapezius which becomes strained and overactive while the muscles surrounding it become over-weakened. Causes Of Upper Crossed Syndrome Forward head posture […]
How do you set up a life you don’t need to escape from? “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin Now, if you follow me on social media hint: @acupunctureriley — you KNOW that I love to vacation. […]
ACL Tears Are More Common in Women The Men Female athletes have a higher risk of tearing or injuring their ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) why is that? Females are 2 to 10 times more likely to injure their ACL in comparison to their male counterparts. We aren’t exactly sure why this is the case, […]
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or “TOS” Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can happen when blood vessels or nerves become compressed in the space between your collarbone and first rib. The result of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can be pain in the shoulders as well as numbness in the fingers. Causes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome There are numerous […]
Minimalism And Being A Connoisseur of Life What is Minimalism? Minimalism or being a minimalist is not about deprivation, but more about becoming a connoisseur of life. It’s about being willing to discard of the quantity of life and delve into the quality of it. It’s like selling all of your belongings, only to use […]