Several years ago, Linda*, a fiftyish woman, came to me for acupuncture because she was stressed out at her job. During her first appointment, it became clear to me that stress at work was just the tip of the iceberg of Linda's problems. Linda's health wasn't bad, but during ... Continued
Is Stress One of the Causes of TMJ?
Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ, is a lesser known health condition involving a large spectrum of problems including dysfunction at the joint where the mandible "lower jaw" attaches to the rest of the skull. It is more common in women, however some experts estimate ... Continued
Understanding the Physical Sources of Stress
We all live with some amount of stress. You are well-aware that you are feeling stressed out when you feel overwhelmed. You have deadlines looming, your mind starts racing, you don't sleep well, your appetite vanishes, and your digestion is in an uproar. You may think of ... Continued
Three Key Stress Reduction Tips
Summer is here -- and that means many places have already begun to feel the heat. As high temperatures soar up towards the triple digits outside, far too often the signs of the inner "pressure cooker" remain hidden in silence. Often times the early signs of stress go ... Continued
Nine Subtle Signs and Symptoms of Stress
The Chinese say that the emotions are the cause of 1,000 diseases. When it comes to stress, this adage is right on the money. For that reason, I ask every patient that comes through my door about how much stress they are experiencing. Some own up to being stressed and ... Continued
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