Melissa Sokulski, you recently opened a new health center while participating in NaNoWriMo. What health services do you think are especially helpful to someone in the midst of NaNo madness?
Our center offers massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine, all of which are helpful during NaNoWriMo. Personally, I love massage. Massage decreases stress and relieves neck and back pain, computer eye strain, headaches, wrist and arm tightness. It can get your circulation flowing, especially if you’ve left behind regular exercise for November. Acupuncture is great, too, for all the above reasons, plus it balances your body’s energy, including mental energy. Watch your writer’s block dissolve into solutions for writing problems. If your stomach hurts from too much chocolate and caffeine, or carpal tunnel flairs, acupuncture can help. And, now that it’s cold and flu season, remember that acupuncture and herbs can boost your immune system. If your characters and/or plot line (or lack of) are keeping you awake at night, a good acupuncture treatment or massage can help you have a sound sleep. In the meantime, drink more water and get some fresh air. If you’re in Pittsburgh, stop by our cen
