Dr. Riley Smith
You’re allowed to no longer want the things you used to. You’re allowed to start wanting things you previously didn’t. You’re allowed to change your mind. You’re allowed to expand, adjust, and reconsider people, things, and ideas. In my work with acupuncture patients and coaching clients I feel this constant theme of change and evolution. […]
We all know that stress is just a part of life. We all have moments of feeling anxious or depressed, but when those feelings become more of a permanent fixture in our lives, it is time to get some help. What many may not know is how effective acupuncture can be in providing relief to […]
Everything would check out ok with my doc, but I still wasn’t feeling better. ✅Crazy insomnia ✅Mind racing ✅Palpitations ✅Sweats ✅Sudden feelings of overwhelm that made me want to scream ✅Etc, etc etc… Can anybody else relate? I was tired of being told to go on meds (NOT med shaming here.. there […]
5 Scandinavian secrets to a happier, healthier life Scandinavian winters are dark, cold, and long. Depending on the city, a typical day could have little to no sunshine, freezing temperatures, and lots of snow. Some people might see those conditions as a recipe for seasonal depression. But despite their harsh winters, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, […]
“At a time when people are so conscious of maintaining their physical health by controlling their diets, exercising, and so forth, it makes sense to try to cultivate the corresponding mental attitudes too.” – HH the Dalai Lama, 1963 It can be easy to forget how much our mental state can affect our physical well-being. […]
Don’t understand what you’re looking at? Don’t worry.. thats my job. Don’t understand WTH this has to do with anxiety? Don’t worry.. I’ll break it down. What we are looking at here my friends is the amazing friend in our colon called Butyrate. Butyrate belongs to the families of short […]
Often times when it comes to clutter, we don’t even know where to start. If you feel this way I PROMISE there is nothing wrong with you! Most of us and myself included, lead full and busy lives. We have well-made plans and timelines and we want to feel as if we are in […]
I used to make resolutions, get excited and then be down on myself because they never turned out. Like most people I would abandon them by February only to go back to my old habits. Not only did I feel down on myself after this but it was a major contributor to my anxiety. The […]
Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big […]
Far 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 […]