Browsing Archive: July, 2011

The Tender Heart

Posted by Dawn Flynn on Saturday, July 9, 2011, In : Acupuncture 


"Who invented the human heart, I wonder? Tell me and then show me the place where he was hanged."
Lawrence Durrell from Justine

It gets shattered in love, races from fear, and bursts with joy. Anyone who has experienced a broken heart knows that what we call the heart is more than the physical organ in the chest, responsibly beating away.  In Eastern Medicine the Heart is known as the...


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Wet Sock Treatment

Posted by Dawn Flynn on Thursday, July 7, 2011, In : Self-care 



This is an easy home treatment for congestion in the head and chest area, for example, a sore throat, ear infection, headache, migraine, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infection, cough, bronchitis, and sinus infection.  It is most effective if done early when symptoms first appear.  Great for kids!

Supplies:
1 pair cotton socks
1 pair thick wool socks
Towel
Warm bath or warm foot bath

Di...
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Dawn Flynn Dr. Flynn is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who writes on topics related to the holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, chronic pain and addiction.