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Recipes to resolve mucous and assist with chronic sinusitis

Foods and food grade herbs that support the immune system and provide mild mucolytic (mucous drying or draining) action are easy to find and, generally, safe. Before addressing the mucous symptoms, try eliminating triggers of mucous production with the following changes:

2004 study confirms what has been known through clinical findings for thousands of years: Regular Acupuncture treatments reduce frequency and severity of Migraines and Headaches.

“The Heart is the emperor, the supreme controller. The Heart is the fire at the center of our being, from which the spirit radiates.” 
-Neijing Suwen (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine)

In the interest of healing, I weave into my sound bath experience moments when sounds will challenge your peace. In traditional east asian medicine we "dredge" channels to move energy. Dredging is bringing to the surface what has been buried and has become "stuck." With the stark resonance of a gong or a disorienting binaural wave pattern, I seek to "dredge" feelings, energies, thoughts and emotions. In this way, you can sit with what comes up and needs to be processed.

This is why I instruct: Greet all thoughts and sensations with an open heart.

A Meditation for Rehabilitating Your Back by Alessandra Young

You can heal your back pain with a simple seated meditation - in conjunction with other interventions, of course

When I’m working with a "chronic recurrent” back pain patient, one of the first things that I am curious about is their postural alignment throughout the day. Of particular importance are the types of chairs they use, length of time sitting, and the activities performed while seated.

Many of us have poor postural habits while sitting and this contributes to spinal compression and pain. I use a kneeling chair to help maintain good posture while I sit at work and recommend this type of chair for all of my spinal pain patients. Taller people may find greater comfort using a large sitting ball due to limitations in the chair design.