Do you feel stuck in making lifestyle changes? Do you know you need to quit sugar, exercise more and “all the things” but it is incredibly difficult to change your patterns? You are not alone.
Why are lifestyle changes so challenging for so many? There’s truth to the phrase, “old habits die hard.” Many people need support in changing patterns.
One of my mentors in medicine said, “it is always the lifestyle changes that get people better but the energetic medicines we use like acupuncture and homeopathy help people get to a place where they can make the changes.”
Through the years, I have seen both acupuncture and homeopathy make it much easier for people to initiate lifestyle changes. Whether it is taking the edge off anxiety so someone can stop eating the sugar and carbs or give a little more energy so it is possible to start an exercise routine.
I remember an obese patient who had suffered childhood sexual abuse. She said when she got regular acupuncture it was the first time she stopped eating potato chips at night to fall asleep.
One patient who was stuck in chronic fatigue went home on a Friday evening after acupuncture and was inspired to vacuum!
Actions like increasing movement, eating more vegetables, and including more social support will help you start implementing healthier habits. Small steps can be on the path to daily habits.
Many people sadly changed their patterns during the Covid years and some have not gone back to their more active and socially engaged lives. If this is you, I encourage you to seek support.
If you need support making lifestyle changes, please feel free to contact me at 503-241-5094.