By Stephanie Coogan, L.Ac Spring has sprung! And with that comes the desire to clean out toxins of winter that build up and accumulate in our bodies. This is a great time to re-evaluate your health goals for the year as this represents the time of growth and new beginnings; a time to plant seeds and nurture the body. Spring marks the period where the body’s yang energy rises up, allowing us to get in touch with a stronger sense of energy and strength. Embrace this and move fo

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