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.
Acupuncture For Sciatic Pain and Low Back Pain
What Is Sciatica or Sciatic Nerve Pain? Sciatica, which starts in the buttock or gluteal region of the body, is a kind of nerve pain brought on by irritation or damage to the sciatic nerve. Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the body's longest and thickest nerve and Read more ...
Pain: The Cost of Living with it Long-term
We all experience pain at some point in our lives. It can originate from various sources, and it can also manifest in very different ways! Typically, we think of pain as short-term, acute, and stemming from an obvious injury. But pain can also become a long-term condition, either constant in Read more ...
The results are in! We’re voted Top Acupuncture, Top Massage and Top Rehab Clinic in Edmonton for the second year in a row!
Community Votes has announced their 2022 award recipients and we could not be happier! We are proud to announce that we have again been crowned the winner for Top Acupuncture, Top Massage and also for Top Rehab Clinic in Edmonton in 2022. This could not have been done without the dedication Read more ...
We’re Voted Top Choice Acupuncture Clinic of Edmonton 2022
We Did It! Red Leaf Wellness was voted Top Acupuncture Clinic in Edmonton in 2022! Top Choice Awards has announced the 2022 Top Choice Award Winners, your city’s most trusted businesses. We at Red Leaf Wellness are proud to announce that we have again been crowned the winner for Top Read more ...
What to Expect During Your First Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture is not a new alternative medicine strategy but, for many people, how it works remains a mystery. If you are interested in booking an acupuncture treatment, you may be curious as to what to expect. Will it hurt? How does it work? What should I do to prepare for Read more ...
3 Benefits of Facial Acupuncture
Facial acupuncture is so much more than having tiny needles inserted into your face! Many patients find facial acupuncture particularly beneficial because it positively impacts not only the facial tissues, but treats their entire being - mind, body, and soul. What is Facial Acupuncture? Even though facial acupuncture is a Read more ...
Acupuncture for Depression: Does It Work?
Is Acupuncture Effective for Depression? If so, how? Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have utilized acupuncture to treat various medical issues for more than 3,000 years. With more than 10 million acupuncture sessions performed each year, acupuncture has grown in popularity in North America in recent decades. Acupuncture is Read more ...
Acupuncture for Inducing Labour Naturally in Edmonton
There are many cases where inducing labour is recommended for the safety and wellbeing of the baby, mother, or both. It is important to know what that means, and what your options are. That way, the best decision for you and your baby can be made. Here's what Read more ...
Acupuncture for Miscarriage Prevention & Healthy Pregnancy in Edmonton
For many women, acupuncture is not only a way to relieve stress when you’re trying to conceive, but it can also increase fertility, support a healthy pregnancy, prevent miscarriage, and prepare the body for labour. There are many factors that can affect whether a pregnancy is carried to term. Read more ...
Acupuncture For Pre and Post Surgery Care in Edmonton
As so many of us have experienced, often the pain that comes after surgery can linger for long periods of time and become unbearable. Medications are then usually encouraged through Western medicine to help with the pain. However, they are taxing on the body. And on top of that, Read more ...