Healthy tips for surviving holiday parties As the holidays are approaching, you may know that statistics say Americans gain an average of 5-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've seen that get better over the years, but, even so, it's important to have a plan and to be mindful of your habits. Here are a ..read more

What is dampness in the body? Have you had a licensed acupuncturist tell you that you have dampness in your body? Or, did they tell you that you have a damp Spleen? What does that mean? Essentially this means that you are experiencing a decline of Spleen function.   We look at Spleen function when [...] The post What does it mean to have dampness in my body? appeared first on Dova Center - Acupuncture and Massage in Louisville, CO ..read more

Screen time affects our health Screen time is impacting our health We all know that screen time is a buzz word and really a huge concern across all age groups. As I work with parents and teachers, I hear that kids are having issues focusing in school, getting things finished, and they can't [...] The post How is screen time affecting you and your health? appeared first on Dova Center - Acupuncture and Massage in Louisville, CO ..read more

Usually, we are talking about getting a deep tissue massage, but, when is it NOT a good idea to get this type of bodywork? First, let's look at what it is. What is deep tissue massage? Deep tissue massage is used to get to the connective tissues and deeper layers of muscles. This is not [...] The post Deep tissue massage may not be for everyone appeared first on Dova Center - Acupuncture and Massage in Louisville, CO ..read more

Meditation Benefits Meditation benefits our brains and has many health benefits. We're all hearing this. Something really struck me as our society and, apparently, other societies, seem to be having FOMO. Most of us know what that is because we are way in touch on social media channels. It's the "fear of missing out." And, [...] The post Meditation benefits our brains and has many health benefits appeared first on Dova Center - Acupuncture and Massage in Louisville, CO ..read more