Seasons In Our Life Blog
The Seasons In Our Live blog has a variety of topics and information for consideration. The topics are based on Qigong, acupuncture, life coaching, and much more .
How Acupuncture Can Support Recovery After Intense Exercise
When it comes to exercise, what you do after finishing your workout is often just as important as the workout itself. Strenuous exercise results in sore muscles, which can lead to chronic pain and reduced performance if not treated properly.…
The Connection Between Digestion and Stress: How Acupuncture Helps Support Gut Health
Stress does not stay in your head. It often shows up in your stomach first. When stress becomes chronic, it can disrupt digestion, change how the intestines absorb nutrients, and aggravate symptoms such as bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea. The…
How Acupuncture Helps Regulate the Nervous System (Beyond Relaxation)
Feelings of acute stress and anxiety are particularly common in this day and age, and not just because of social media or the worries of daily life. Many people suffer from extreme imbalances in their nervous system, which can cause…
Acupuncture for Anxiety: What the Research Says and What to Expect
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health issues faced by people today. Dread, panic attacks, and decision paralysis can have devastating effects on people over time. Though many therapies for anxiety exist, in recent years, acupuncture has…
Why Your Body Holds Stress (and How Acupuncture Helps Release It)
Modern life places constant demands on the body and mind. From work deadlines to family responsibilities, stress can build over time and affect both physical and emotional health. Many people experience headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, poor sleep, and digestive discomfort…
Acupuncture vs Western Medicine: How They Complement Each Other
If you are already working with a doctor, managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or just trying to feel better in your day-to-day life, acupuncture probably is not something you have been told to try. Western medicine does…
The Science Behind Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, but the conversation around it has shifted significantly in recent decades. Where it was once dismissed in Western medical circles as little more than tradition or placebo, a growing body of clinical…
Acupuncture for Mental Clarity and Focus
Everyone faces stress. When it builds and the days become long, it can be critical to invest in strategies to reduce that frustration. Sometimes doing so is critical just to have a clear mind. One of the most effective, holistic…
Self-Unwinding Techniques to Release Deep-Held Tension
Tension creeping into your day? Feeling overwhelmed on a regular basis? These self-unwinding strategies provide relief, and you can start doing them right now. At Seasons In Our Life, we encourage you to practice these unwinding techniques and use them…
5 Simple Qigong Exercises You Can Do at Home for Better Sleep
A good night’s sleep can change your whole perspective, but many people do not get the quality sleep they need. If this describes you, it’s time to make some changes. The following five Qigong exercises are easy enough to do…
Qigong for Stress Relief: How Gentle Movements Calm the Mind and Body
Everyone is feeling stressed these days. Finding a way to relieve stress, especially when you simply don’t have control over the situation, is critical. Qigong is one of the best ways to achieve reduced stress. At Seasons In Our Life,…
How Acupuncture Targets Hidden Stress Points
Let’s face it. Spooky season is the start of stress season. You know all that’s coming, from the holidays to the family gatherings. Now is the time to take some action and find relief. Acupuncture is the perfect way to…
About Seasons in Our Life
Dr. Durana has provided practical, integrative, holistic services since 1980 in acupuncture, body therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, life/wellness coaching, and counseling.
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