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 Anxiety: What Research Can and Cannot Tell Us
Key TakeawaysAnxiety symptoms have many possible causes; assessment can help match care to the problem.Acupuncture research suggests a possible symptom benefit, but study differences and uncertainty limit conclusions.Do not stop medication or delay mental-health care to try acupuncture.If you may harm yourself or someone else, seek immediate crisis or emergency Read more ...
Ending the Stigma: Mental Health
Ending the Stigma: Red Leaf Wellness and Community Partners Come Together to Offer Mental Health Support and Giveaway In today's fast-paced and competitive world, people often prioritize their physical health over their mental health, which can have detrimental consequences. Neglecting mental health can lead to a variety of issues, Read more ...
The Healing Power of Acupuncture for Chronic Conditions
Picture this: You’ve been struggling with a chronic condition for years, seeking relief through every possible avenue - medications, surgeries, and even alternative therapies. But nothing seems to work. The pain and discomfort continue to take a toll on your life, leaving you feeling hopeless and defeated. This is the Read more ...
Benefits of Acupuncture: What Evidence Says by Condition
Key TakeawaysEvidence is condition-specific; a result for one concern does not establish benefit for another.For some pain conditions and migraine, evidence suggests possible benefit, but results vary.For IBS, sham-controlled findings remain uncertain; acupuncture should not replace assessment or usual care.Discuss options and expectations with a qualified practitioner. Pain conditionsResearch suggests Read more ...
High Cholesterol: Symptoms, Testing and Four Practical Steps
High cholesterol usually cannot be felt. Learn how a lipid test checks it and four sustainable habits to discuss with your care team.
Injury Recovery: 5 Factors That Impact Healing
Are you recovering from an injury? Did you know that lifestyle factors can have an impact on your healing journey? Biological factors including the type of structures involved and how damaged they are can help determine the average expected time to heal, but they aren’t the only things to consider. 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 ...
Top 5 Reasons to See a Nutritional Consultant
If you’re like us, you love food! But sometimes it can be hard to know how to eat healthy when there are so many conflicting opinions out there. At Red Leaf Wellness, our clinicians will teach you how to incorporate more nutritionally dense foods into your diet and get the Read more ...
Dr. A.C. Lalonde’s GoSolo Interview: Building a Health Business
Key TakeawaysAn abundance mindset can make sharing knowledge part of professional growth.Finding enjoyment in daily work matters alongside business goals.Supporting others is a central theme of Dr. Lalonde’s advice. Share knowledge with an abundance mindsetDr. Lalonde describes knowledge as a privilege to share. Her advice emphasizes an abundance mindset: helping Read more ...
Edmonton’s Top Acupuncture Clinic: 2022 Community Votes
Tackling Fragmented Healthcare Navigating a fragmented healthcare system is tough. That's why we're thrilled to share some great news. Community Votes has named Red Leaf Wellness as Edmonton's top choice for acupuncture, massage therapy, and rehab services in 2022. This win proves our strong commitment to holistic, patient-focused healthcare. Read more ...