My favourite acupuncture myths!
Over the years, I've come across lots misunderstandings (and myths) about acupuncture, what it does, and how quickly it works.
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May 14, 20227 min read
Reasons why you might not be sleeping well
It might surprise you to know just how many people don't sleep well. Here are some pretty major factors that can affect your sleep
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Feb 6, 20224 min read
What is cupping? (and what is it used for?)
Cupping is a practice that has been used by many cultures, not just in Chinese medicine. It is still widely used today around the world.
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Nov 22, 20211 min read
Yin Yoga is not Chinese Medicine
Sometimes less is more when it comes to how much we say in class.
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Nov 13, 20211 min read
Launching my podcast today
The launch of Season 1 of the Dr. Karina Smith Podcast, conversations about Yin Yoga and TCM.
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Sep 19, 20218 min read
Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine: Be mindful of your language (Pt. 1)
We must be mindful when using the Chinese medicine paradigm to make healing connections in Yin Yoga.
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Aug 21, 20216 min read
How stress affects your body (and a few ideas you can try)
We all need healthy amounts of stress. There can be a fine line however, with how much stress is too much.
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Jun 12, 20215 min read
Learning to do less (and get more)
Habitual doing and giving has deep roots.
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