3 Ways to help manage your pain and injury

MENTAL HEALTH MOTION IS LOTION FOOD THERAPY

Irritability, mood swings, anger, anxiety, depression,
grief, inability to focus and sleep disturbances are
common examples of pain or injury-related
symptoms. In addition to working with a mental
health professional, things like meditation, breathing
techniques, taking a bath, gentle movement practices
like Qi Gong, Tai Chi or Yoga may reduce emotional
stress and tension and manage pain.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain results
from a blockage of qi and blood, or a deficiency of a
nutritive substance which leads to the inability for qi
and blood to move freely. The circulation of nutritive
substances keep our tissues, joints, muscles, ligaments
and tissues healthy. We promote circulation by
moving! *Always check with your qualified health
professional about appropriate movement for you.
In TCM theory, certain foods lead to qi and blood
stagnation and internal heat accumulation. This is also
known as inflammation.
Add foods like kelp, kohlrabi, leeks, mustard greens
onion, radish, coriander, marjoram, turmeric. In
moderation - chile, garlic, ginger, pepper, horseradish.
Avoid refined sugars, fried foods, processed fats, as well as
any known food sensitivities that you have.

BONUS TIP: Get Acupuncture! It is excellent at reducing inflammation, pain, improving range of motion and mobility,
and it effectively down-regulates the central nervous system to help you feel relaxed, relieved and at ease.
Jacqueline Semple R.Ac.