Acupuncture News and Research
Curious to know the latest oriental medicine trends and findings? Keep up to date with my blog postings focused on relevant acupuncture news and research.
Why You Should Choose a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in Edmonton
If you are looking for a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in Edmonton, it helps to understand what the letters MSCP tell you and what other questions to ask. Certification is one part of choosing a clinician who can address your needs through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. At Red Leaf Wellness, Read more ...
Probiotics for Women and Men: How to Choose
Probiotics are not one-size-fits-all. Learn how to compare a strain and product with the condition, dose and safety evidence before deciding whether a supplement is right for you.
Tea for Bloating: What May Help and What to Know
Tea may be comforting, but no tea is proven to treat every cause of bloating. Compare common options, understand the peppermint tea versus oil distinction, and learn when symptoms should be assessed.
How to Prevent UTI When You Feel It Coming
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be both painful and disruptive, impacting daily life and overall health. At Red Leaf Wellness, we emphasize that learning how to prevent UTIs when you feel them coming can be key to minimizing discomfort and potentially avoiding antibiotics. With early action and a proactive Read more ...
Naturopathic Remedies for GERD: Lifestyle, Supplements and Safety
Explore practical ways to manage reflux, from meal timing and sleep position to alginate preparations, breathing exercises and clinician-guided supplement choices.
How to Know If Acupuncture Is Working: Track What Matters
Key TakeawaysChoose one main symptom and one everyday activity or goal to follow.Record a starting point, then note the same measures consistently; look for a pattern, not a single good or bad day.There is no universal session count or timeline that proves acupuncture is helping. Agree on a review point Read more ...
Reiki and Massage Benefits
Reiki and Massage Benefits: A Powerful Combination for Wellness At Red Leaf Wellness, we’ve witnessed the remarkable benefits of reiki and massage when used individually. But when combined, these therapies take healing to a whole new level. Imagine leaving a session not only feeling physically relaxed from a soothing massage Read more ...
Detox Symptoms After Acupuncture: What to Expect
What symptoms after acupuncture can mean, why they do not prove detoxification, what to track, and when to seek appropriate care.
Hormonal Acne: Supplements, Testing and Treatment Decisions
Persistent acne can lead to a crowded shelf of vitamins, skin products and “hormone support” blends. Before adding another product, it helps to separate three questions: is this acne, is there a reason to investigate a hormonal condition, and which treatment has evidence for your situation?This guide explains where supplements Read more ...
Adrenal Glands and PCOS: Understanding DHEAS and Testing
The adrenal glands can contribute to the androgen levels considered during a PCOS assessment. That connection is real, but a result marked “high DHEAS” does not, on its own, explain your symptoms or establish a separate stress-driven type of PCOS.The useful next step is to understand what the result means Read more ...