Meditation is a well-known and established mindfullness technique that "everyone should be doing." It truly is beneficial, decreasing stress levels, giving a sense of calm, giving a more realistic perspective on life, and more. It is a requirement on every health-conscious pursuer's to-do list.

BUT, not a lot of people are actually doing it. 

Why? I have a few theories: ​

Check out today's Moncton Times & Transcript. Daniel is featured in "What I do" on the front page of the Job Market section. The article illustrates what it takes to be a Chinese Medicine practitioner, as well as highlights Daniel's focus on community acupuncture in Moncton.

Here's a copy of the article to have a look for yourselves! (Transcription below.)

Here is the edited transcript of the article: 

We’re moving!

Lots of big changes this Spring for Eastern Spirit! Daniel and I have bought a home in Shediac Cape, approx. 3 km from our current clinic location. We will be moving our office there for the beginning of May. We will have a lovely country setting just out of town, and will now have wheelchair access!

We look forward to being able to serve you better!

New location: 3412 Route 134. Take exit 2A off Hwy 11 and turn left at Gilbert’s corner. It is the third house after the church on the right.

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" 

Answers called out ranged from 100g to 125g. 

She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."  She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything." 

It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

A look at digestion of a processed food meal vs. a whole foods meal.