The Beach Health Blog

1. You can get x-rays done for free!! If you think you may have an injury that needs a deeper look than the naked eye can see, x-ray services are available with our technician. There is no cost for this unless you need a digital copy for a specialist or the hospital (about $5.00). 2. We now offer acupuncture with a licensed acupuncturist! The acupuncturist uses the ear with the goal of reducing stress and assisting in tobacco cession, as well as a road to recovery. These appointments are done in a group setting with calming music and a chance to unwind while the sterile needs rest in your acupuncture spots of the ear. 3. U se our mind and body wellness programs at no additional cost! We offer Yoga for Mood to help with emotional balance and Yoga for Healing to help trauma survivors. We offer Koru Mindfulness which is designed for college students to help with stress relief, developing coping mechanisms and breathing techniques. Body Positive promotes self-love an...

What are mindfulness and meditation? According to Mindful.org, mindfulness refers to when “the mind is fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, to the space you’re moving through.” Instead of just floating through your day, mindfulness aims to make your conscious of every action and reaction you have. Yoga International defines meditation as “the technique employed to focus the brain, and reach higher levels of consciousness.” Mindfulness meditation is a centuries old practice that dates back to ancient India. So why have people continued this practice for so long? Below, we’ll take a look at just a few of the many benefits of mindfulness meditation! Reduce Stress and Anxiety Countless studies have shown that focusing on breathing and clearing the mind lower the amounts of cortisol (the hormone related to stress) that is found in your brain. This calming effect can be felt within minutes, so setting aside even five minutes to meditate each day can b...