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.
How to Treat a Digestive Concern with Holistic Disciplines
Whenever you digest food, it passes through a system of interconnected organs beginning with the gastrointestinal tract (GI) - a long tube inside of your body. Other key organs involved in digestion include the pharynx, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. Along the way there are many factors that can 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 ...
5 Things You Need to Know About Gua Sha
Dating back as far as the Paleolithic Age, Gua Sha was first used to reduce the side effects and symptoms of many illnesses by use of hands and stones to massage parts of the body. Nowadays, Gua Sha is a treatment that involves using a flat jade or rose quartz 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 ...
Deep Tissue Massage vs Cupping for Pain in Edmonton
Both deep tissue massage and cupping are effective therapies for healing the body and alleviating pain. They can either be utilized separately on their own or be combined together to achieve the desired results. Deep Tissue Massage For Pain Deep tissue massage involves using slow, deep 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 ...
Healing Injuries with Acupuncture in Edmonton
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine – a system of internal medicine that has been successfully treating many different aliments for thousands of years. It is recognized by the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization as an effective and safe therapy for healing injuries. Read more ...
Visceral Massage
What is a Visceral Massage? “Viscera” refers to the organs in the body. A visceral massage, otherwise known as an organ massage, is a massage therapy technique that addresses the health of the organs in your body’s systems to create a sense of complete wellbeing. It encourages the normal Read more ...