Herniated Disk & Sciatica – Part 3 of 5
Hello, The sciatica symptoms I have include ‘heaviness/achiness’ going down the back of my left leg, tingling in both feet (heel of left foot and instep and 1st and 2nd toes of right foot0, pain deep in the left hip, and pain over/around the coccyx (tailbone)....
Herniated Disk & Sciatica – Part 2 of 5
Hi, As another method of working with Bladder Meridian, when I could not sit and hold the sedating points, I tapped the meridian endpoints. The endpoints are on the inside of the eye brow and on the lateral side of the small toe (near the toe nail). You can tap, hold,...
Herniated Disk & Sciatica – Part 1 of 5
Hello, This series of Wellness Slides shows the exercises that helped me. I’m hoping they will help others with a similar issue. I’ll be sharing a number of methods, so try each one and see what works for you. Years ago I injured myself lifting while on Active Duty in...
Acupressure Points
I distinctly remember the lead professor saying that even if we treated the same five most powerful points on every patient, irrespective of the health conditions being treated, we would likely get excellent results. Over time, through my own experiences with...
Cold Hands, Cold Feet
Yep, I have them – cold feet and cold hands!! So I’m all about warmth! I’ve also learned there are also some foods and beverages you can consume to warm yourself up. Hot tea or coffee. A warm, soothing beverage can warm up your body quickly, even feeling warm as you...
Relief from Cold Symptoms
Hi, Here is a series of steps I have taken that helped me with cold symptoms. I hope if you are having similar symptoms that doing these help! Let me know if it works for you, I’d love to hear about it!
Boost Your Immune System
Our immune systems need to be active and strong in winter flu and cold seasons, as well as during times when we could be exposed to viruses. A daily boost to Lung 7, a point on the lung meridian, is a great idea!About me
A Life of Science, Spirit, and Service
Dr. Valerie J. Rice is a grounded force of healing—a practitioner, scientist, and soul guide who brings decades of experience to her work at VitaLife Center. Her path began in occupational therapy and expanded into something more profound: the integration of evidence-based healing and energy-based wisdom.
Dr. Valerie J. Rice is a grounded force of healing—a practitioner, scientist, and soul guide who brings decades of experience to her work at VitaLife Center. Her path began in occupational therapy and expanded into something more profound: the integration of evidence-based healing and energy-based wisdom.