Person in yoga meditative pose image that highlights bringing peace in a chaotic world.

Meditation and Acupuncture for Mental Health

Methods for Bringing Peace to a Chaotic World by Nelson Valentin, OMD  Meditation for mental health is a great technique to reduce stress or anxiety; and research shows that it may also help improve your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, improve memory, and help with depression and pain. There are two major types of meditation, … Continued

Athletes and Energy Work: Getting the Most out of Your Game

  by Dr. Bridgett B. Simon, ND LAc   Hello AIM community, it is a pleasure to talk to you. My area of specialty is acupuncture and energetic medicine. I know another acupuncturist is speaking to you on the acupuncture so I will focus on reiki, chakra healing and grounding work.

Qigong: Lifting the sky

by Debbie Yu, MS, L.Ac   Qigong translates to “cultivating the life-force” It serves as a self-empowering tool to move energy, disperse stagnation and to increase energy. In Chinese medicine, fall is the season of the Lungs. The Lungs breathe in “fresh inhaling clear qi,” oxygen, and energy that support our immune system. Those with compromised Lung qi may … Continued