Tag Archives: Coping

Mind Experiment: What is Mine to Do

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

Happy New Year!Time is a man-made construct and not everything changes just because it is a new year, but I like new beginnings, so I embrace the new year greetings.  It’s a good reminder that every moment is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Mind Experiment: Neutral Challenges

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

The Power of Neutral in a Noisy WorldIt feels like the world is getting more noisy lately.  From the ever changing guidelines of the pandemic, and attention grabbing headlines about politics, to opinions about what to do about all these … Continue reading →

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How to Love your Lungs: Practical Support for Bad Air Quality

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

How To Love Your Lungs: Practical Support for Bad Air QualityIf you’ve worked with me at all you probably know that I’m not one to make hard rules about self care.  I’m always encouraging you to follow your common sense … Continue reading →

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Why have a Pulse Oximeter at home?

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

Our New Device—The Pulse Oximeter—and Why You Want To Get OneThose of you that have been in for acupuncture since we reopened in May have experienced a new medical device—the pulse oximeter.  It’s loosely clamps onto your finger and measures … Continue reading →

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Deep Listening: A Mind Experiment

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

Deep ListeningMaybe I’m an optimist, but I’m excited that it seems the US is poised to tackle racism and injustice at a deeper level.  I know it’s causing big emotions, but I’d rather that the large scale challenges are out … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Join Membership Community

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

I wrote the first draft of this email a while ago and life has continued to unfold with heated upset and divisiveness.  Both in Sonoma County about how our Shelter in Place and Health Orders are being communicated and enforced, … Continue reading →

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What Would Christina Do?

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

Since we’ve been back in the clinic seeing patients for 2 weeks, people keep asking me, “What are you doing for your health Christina?”  During the initial stages of the pandemic reaching the US, there was quite a frenzy among … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Common Sense Boot Camp!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

Welcome to Common Sense Boot Camp!! What??  You say you didn’t sign up?  I didn’t know I did either, but I think it might have been in the fine print for 2020–and who reads the fine print? So here we … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Holiday Stress

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

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 →

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Listening to Connect

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Christina Ness-Hawks, LAc

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 →

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