Author Archives: Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc
Easy Pollen Defense
Yay sun! And the pollens are coming. Booooooo! I love helping people prevent and treat their allergies. I first got acupuncture because of my allergies and chronic sinus infections. So I understand the suffering. And I know the other side—freedom … Continue reading
Always A Good Time for More Love
I’m not into Valentines Day. I’m not interested in going to restaurants when they are exceptionally crowded and I’ve never been a big fan of roses. Plus every moment is an opportunity to express your love; why wait for just … Continue reading
Year of the Earth Pig
Happy Lunar New YearHow is 2019 going for you? Have you been moving so fast you haven’t made space for rest and reflection? Or do you already wish you had a do-over for your New Year's Resolutions? If so, you're … Continue reading
New Year – Better Purpose
Happy 2019!I’m not a new year’s resolution kind of person. Every moment is an opportunity for fresh thinking and insights. And that’s where real change comes from, not from the turning of a calendar. But I do enjoy the kind … Continue reading
Curing Pills for Digestive Distress
When Abundant Eating Goes Awry The holidays of December 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 … Continue reading
The X-Factor for your Health
The Healing Zone How was your Thanksgiving? I spent mine with friends and it was the perfect combo of easy & fun, staying up late & sleeping in, enjoying good food and wine & drinking lots of water. I was … Continue reading
Easy Immune Support – Gan Mao Ling
Number 1 Easy Immune Booster This 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 … Continue reading
The Gratitude Zone
GratitudeThanks so much for everyone who is part of the Thrive community. I’m so grateful that I get to answer my calling to help you get back to being your best you, naturally. So you can get out there and … Continue reading
Hydration for your Spirit
Summer to Fall TransitionsCan you believe the official start of fall is next Saturday, Sept 22? While it has started to feel a bit crisper in the evenings and mornings, we’re lucky to have warm second summer weather in Sonoma … Continue reading
Hydration from the Outside In
Late Summer Hydration from the Outside InWhat is your body’s largest organ and what does it have to do with hydration? Your skin. Did you forget not all body organs are on the inside? Without your skin you’d evaporate. And … Continue reading
