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.
Dr. A.C. Lalonde Featured in Winner Magazine
Key TakeawaysWinner Magazine featured Dr. Lalonde on its cover in 2022.The interview explores her work and the growth of Red Leaf Wellness.BNS News hosts the complete interview. Read the complete interviewBNS News’ interview provides the full questions, answers and publication context behind this feature. Related readingFor a separate interview feature, 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 Before and After Surgery: Coordination and Limits
Key TakeawaysCheck with the surgical team before scheduling acupuncture around a procedure.Tell both teams about medicines, especially anticoagulants, and do not stop them yourself.Evidence varies by intervention and outcome; it does not justify a recovery guarantee.Seek medical care for postoperative warning signs rather than treating them with acupuncture. What does Read more ...
Simple solutions for anxiety and insomnia. How wellness and Traditional Chinese medicine can help!
To say that this year has been an emotional roller coaster ride would be an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of the way we live our lives, and for many people this has led to an increase in stress-related ailments like anxiety and insomnia. The good Read more ...
Fibromyalgia: Coordinating Acupuncture and Whole-Person Support
Key TakeawaysFibromyalgia is a real, complex condition; there is no single care plan for everyone.Acupuncture may support pain management, but evidence quality and effects across symptoms remain uncertain.Movement, education, sleep and mental-health supports can be planned gradually with clinicians.Do not stop medicines or substitute a single complementary therapy for coordinated Read more ...