Author Archives: Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc
How to Deal with Holiday Stress
Holiday Spirit From the Inside OutWhy are the holidays supposed to be so wonderful, but sometimes they just feel like a lot of work? Our culture puts a ton of focus on getting the holidays just right in order … Continue reading
Herbal Relief for Digestive Issues
When Abundant Eating Goes AwryThe holidays are a time of abundance. Abundant gratitude, abundant friend and family time, abundant gift giving, abundant celebrations, and abundant eating. I’m all about everything in moderation, including moderation, sometimes. That’s why I keep my … Continue reading
Blue Shield Changes Result in LESS Acupuncture Benefits
Blue Shield Coverage–Big Changes for Some in 2020If you might have anything to do with Blue Shield in the new year, please read this. We hate fine print, but even more than that we hate insurance surprises, so I've tried … Continue reading
Gan Mao Ling for simple virus prevention
Number 1 Cold BusterThis time of year everyone asks me what they can do to boost their immune system. It’s normally not a quick answer, because I think it’s important to tailor treatments to each person, and improving your immune … Continue reading
Listening to Connect
More Connection With Less On Your MindIt’s a few days away from the official start of summer, and we’re already feeling it here in Sonoma County. The weather is warm. Kids are out of school. And there’s more social gatherings … Continue reading
The Benefits of Applying Heat
Heat vs IceHello heatwave! It’s been slow to warm up this spring, but every time we get several days in a row of sun, patients come in reporting aches & pains from yard work, gardening, spring cleaning, biking, hiking, etc. … Continue reading
Relationship Talk
The Power of Neutral LanguageEven though it feels like winter outside right now, summer break is just around the corner. For most people that means more social time with family and friends. It begins with graduation gatherings and continues with … Continue reading
The Everyday Miracle of Tailspins
It’s been awhile since I sent out an email with an experiment for you. Rather than feeling bad about it, I’ve been leaning into trusting life. I’ve been noticing the ways in which I have been doing what I’m most … Continue reading
Spring Stress and the Liver
Happy Spring and Welcome back from Spring Break. As promised, in this newsletter I’m going to share with you the connection between stress, the Liver, and allergies (and several other symptoms) and what you can do to help yourself. What’s … Continue reading
Spring Stress and the Liver
Happy Spring! In this newsletter I’m going to share with you the connection between stress, the Liver, and allergies (and several other symptoms) and what you can do to help yourself. What’s Stress Got to Do With It?When I started … Continue reading
