Health ArticlesMeditation in the midst of mayhemMassages, learning ways to relax helpful in combating stress that can affect students' healthByCollege is a time of life that's both an incredible and liberating experience, but it's also filled with a plethora of daily stressors. Tests, friends, significant others and the uncertainty of that little thing called the future are just a few of the daily trials that grace the consiousness of the average student. Ancient arts can provide relief to modern stressFive schools of feng shui focus on different ways the environment affects people's livesByEarth, metal, water, wood and fire are the five basic elements of nature. They are also what the ancient art of feng shui revolves around. Connie Spruill of the Feng Shui Institute of America said that in Chinese, feng shui stands for wind-water. "I know that (feng shui) works. Millions of Americans try acupuncturePractice used for relieving illnesses including migraines, fatigueByAlthough he never has tried acupuncture, UW-Eau Claire junior James Schultz said he would if he had the chance. "I think it would be something different to try," he said. Freshman Allison Olson said she has more mixed feelings about it. "I think that acupuncture is kind of creepy," she said. |