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Boredom by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog Jun 15, 2024

Boredom gets a bad rap. And nowadays the “instant dopamine delivery system” we carry around 24/7 means we never have to be bored.

I...

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Starfish by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog Jun 13, 2024

Are you feeling “strong on the inside” today? Grounded, centered, and confident in your abilities to handle what life presents? If so...

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Hold the Ice! Pain Relief for Sprains and Bruises 1 minute to better health by kirsten cowan Jun 11, 2024

Most of us have been trained to immediately slap an ice pack on a twisted ankle or other acute injury. There’s even a handy acronym to help...

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Flowers for your Heart: Aromatherapy for Emotional Support 1 minute to better health by kirsten cowan Jun 04, 2024

If you’d like to explore aromatherapy, all our single essential oils, therapeutic blends and other fragrant products are 15% off until June...

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“Should I take probiotics while taking antibiotics?” 1 minute to better health by kirstin lindquist May 28, 2024

Sometimes taking antibiotics is necessary, even life-saving. But, as the name suggests - “anti” + “bio (life)” these drugs...

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Free and Easy Wanderer by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog May 24, 2024

In our acupuncture clinic, I frequently prescribe herbs and whole-food supplements. But sometimes I find I only need to prescribe the name of the...

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Nice Letters by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog May 24, 2024

A few days ago I received a very nice “letter” (aka email) from a reader, complimenting me in several ways. First I practiced...

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Drinking a bowl of green tea by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog May 24, 2024

 I have memorized very few poems in my lifetime (I am sad to say) but this is one of the few I have.

As a teenager in the 70s, I somehow came...

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Observation vs Interpretation by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog May 23, 2024

“He’s late to our meeting; I bet he’s going to no-show.”

“She hasn’t texted me back; she must be ghosting...

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Breathe Easier: Essential Oils for Allergies 1 minute to better health by kirsten cowan May 21, 2024

We shared a version of this email last spring, but since allergies are back every year (and for longer!) it was time to share it again! If...

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On Giving by kirstin lindquist kirstin personal blog May 17, 2024

The piece I shared a couple of weeks ago called “On Receiving” - click here to read if you missed it - generated lots of...

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A Warning about Warnings: Understanding Prop 65 Labels 1 minute to better health by kirsten cowan May 14, 2024

At our clinic, patients trust us to provide top-quality Chinese Medicine prescriptions, from whole herb to patent pill formulas. However, you may...

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