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HELLO, FALL!
By Andy Mertens, November 2025
Seasonal changes many times can be what unbalances our energetic system. I have seen over the years that fall is a time when colds and flu run rampant, and as a father I see things run through our family. As a young man, I was sick most of the time and when the seasonal changes came I would get really sick for 7 to 10 days. Now I rarely get sick or if I do, it is only for 2 or 3 days. How is this possible? When I first joined a T’ai Chi class I heard the claim that daily practice will give a person improved immunity and if one pays attention they will notice they have skipped colds over seasonal changes. After 25 years of practice I will attest that it is true, but sometimes it is not enough when fighting something serious. Over the years I have personally used many herbs, homeopathics, and phototherapy and have a group of favorites. I have also experienced many times when I may feel something coming on, and I have a Myofascial Release treatment and I remain healthy. John Barnes taught that the fascial twists that occur can put up to 2000lbs of pressure on certain points anywhere in the body and by untwisting the whole system, you will move better. Better circulation will help the immune system keep balance and open lymphatic pathways to help with detox. I continue to practice T’ai Chi and play music daily and encourage you to find your own daily practices.
BUSINESS NOTES:
I may have limited availability around the holidays so please book early.
Some clients like to have regular days/times for appointments. If interested, let me know and I’ll put you on the schedule.
I teach beginner T’ai Chi classes on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Drop in price: $15
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