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.
All you Need to Know About Acupuncture and Liver Function
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver is one of the most important organs. It controls the flow of life energy, also known as Qi, a vital substance that affects the physiological functions of the human organs and meridians. The liver’s first priority is to keep your Qi moving smoothly. Read more ...
Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies
Do you suffer from allergies every spring or late summer? Allergies are notoriously difficult to treat, as there are a fair amount of factors that can cause them. First, there are outdoor airborne allergens floating around at different times of the day. Pollen (such as that of ragweed) and grass Read more ...
Acupuncture and Cancer Care
In modern Western medicine, a variety of cancer treatments are generally administered to remove cancer masses, shrink tumors and rid the body of cancer cells. However, while these treatments can be effective, it is difficult to detect any free cancer cells that could still exist in the body post-treatment. These Read more ...
Acupuncture for Thyroid Disorders
The thyroid is one of the most important glands in our bodies. It regulates the body’s temperature, metabolism and the functioning of the muscles, liver, brain and a host of other systems. Thyroid health affects all aspects of a person’s wellbeing, and it can affect people of all ages. Thyroid Read more ...
Edmonton Acupuncture for Management of Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or CFS) is characterized by the feeling of excessive fatigue that weighs a person down in their day-to-day life – regardless of how much sleep or rest they may get. It presents fatigue in various forms from physical pain to psychiatric conditions like depression, and this can Read more ...
The Benefits of Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects soft tissue, muscles, and nerves which is due to a glitch in the central nervous system in the body. Those suffering from fibromyalgia may experience a wide range of symptoms, from hypersensitivity, joint and muscle aches, back aches, headaches and trouble sleeping to Read more ...
Acupuncture and women’s health: an overview of the role of acupuncture and its clinical management in women’s reproductive health
Citation: Cochrane, S., Smith, C. A., Possamai-Inesedy, A., & Bensoussan, A. (2014). Acupuncture and women’s health: an overview of the role of acupuncture and its clinical management in women’s reproductive health. International Journal of Women’s Health, 6, 313–325. doi:10.2147/IJWH.S38969 Background Acupuncture and other modalities of Chinese/East Asian medicine have been used to treat Read more ...
Essential Acupuncture Facts: An Ancient Art 2500 Years in the Making
 Essential Acupuncture Facts:  An Ancient Art 2500 Years in the Making Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique where fine needles are inserted in the body at certain specific points called acupoints which are capable of treating various physical and mental ailments.  Here are the essential facts everyone needs to Read more ...
15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015
15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015 Source: HuffingtonPost: 15 Ways to Incorporate Acupuncture Into Your Life in 2015 | Sara Calabro What are your hopes for this year? Want to feel healthier? Eat better? Get in shape? Try new things? Have better relationships? Me too! And I’m planning on Read more ...