<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[David Engstrom Body Therapy & Acupuncture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acupuncture and bodywork in Seattle and Kyoto. David Engstrom offers personalized care for pain relief, posture and ease of movement.]]></description><link>https://www.davidengstrom.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:39:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.davidengstrom.net/ja/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Always Cold? Why Winter Hits Some People Harder Than Others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people layer up and carry on. Others feel the cold in their bones by October and stay that way until spring. 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Learn how chronic stress creates physical compression and what you can do to restore mobility, resilience, and balance.]]></description><link>https://www.davidengstrom.net/post/the-hidden-cost-of-stress-and-compression-on-the-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a026987618ba45174faf537</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7559c_c4f69c0e85a5400e9a0e109b2f41f3d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_926,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info927979</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Body Feels Different After 40: Structure, Recovery, and Movement in Real Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does the body suddenly feel stiffer, slower, or more injury-prone after 40? Learn how structure, recovery, movement, stress, and nervous system health influence the aging body - and what you can do to stay resilient for the long term.]]></description><link>https://www.davidengstrom.net/post/why-your-body-feels-different-after-40-structure-recovery-and-movement-in-real-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a025267e8ad7aab1e5ac3d3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7559c_13efe1fd62544da494fd6acfee49f588~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_943,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info927979</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning to Seattle This Summer: How Bodywork Helps You Stay Ahead of Pain and Burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busy summers can quietly lead to chronic tension, fatigue, and burnout. 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