Category Archives: Headache

Featured Yoga Pose–Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Yoga Pose)

Posted on July 25, 2014 by alpine integrated medicine

By Lori Ferry’, RYT and Reiki Master Teacher   This restorative posture gets blood flowing in the opposite direction allowing gravity to reverse the effects on our body, making it good for most any ailment including arthritis, high or low … Continue reading →

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Hypertension, the Liver, and Thai Yoga Massage

Posted on June 13, 2014 by alpine integrated medicine

By Debbie Yu, LAc, RYT   In Chinese medicine, hypertension is often (or at least in part) associated with the Liver organ and meridian. The Liver is imperative in maintaining the free flow of qi throughout the body. Sometimes when the … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Headaches: Easing Tension-Causing Headaches

Posted on June 12, 2014 by alpine integrated medicine

By Shannon Funk, RYT There can be many reasons for headaches, and any one headache’s cause can be multifactorial in nature; tension and stress, allergies, bad posture, lack of sleep or hunger and toxicity can all contribute to headaches. There … Continue reading →

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Clear Your Head with our June Newsletter!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by alpine integrated medicine

This month’s newsletter is all about headaches and their causes and remedies.  We hope you enjoy! Click the link below to access the newsletter.  Share with friends and as always we love your feedback on the blog or on our … Continue reading →

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The Yin and the Yang of Headaches

Posted on June 5, 2014 by alpine integrated medicine

by Nichole Santoro, LAc Headaches from Excess of Yang in the Head                         (ie. headaches from high blood pressure, anger, stress, strong emotion) This type of head pain usually occurs … Continue reading →

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