December 2020 - Laureen Macintosh

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Acupuncture & TCM Health & Wellness

Safe Snow Shoveling Tips

Living in Calgary it’s a given that we’re going to get some snow. As I write this post we are under a snowfall advisory of 20 cm of new snow …

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"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common saying. Research shows it is true. ⁣
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Apples are a good source of quercetin. In the lab quercetin has been found to be a natural antihistamine. Taking quercetin regularly can help reduce allergy symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes and itching.⁣
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Research is still ongoing but apples may help protect against "bad" cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease, enhance exercise endurance and inhibit certain cancers. ⁣
#foodasmedicine #allergyrelief #applesforhealth #healthyliving #selfcare

Allergy season is almost on us. I saw some trees

Allergy season is almost on us. I saw some trees beginning to bud on my walk this morning. Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? 🤧⁣
Research studies have found that acupuncture can be a great adjunct (or even stand alone) remedy for the sneezing, runny nose, and itchy throat & palate that mark seasonal allergies.⁣
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A study by Gellrich, et.al. found that 12 sessions of acupuncture decreased the inflammatory markers in the nose and improved symptoms for the rest of the season. DM me for more information on how to get safe, seasonal relief.⁣
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#allergyrelief #seasonalallergies #spring #acuforallergies #healthyliving #selfcare

Did you know that acupuncture can help with season

Did you know that acupuncture can help with seasonal allergies? 🤧 Start treatment before symptoms arrive for best results. DM for more info.
#allergyrelief #seasonalallergies #springpollen

Self care and preventative measures are the best w

Self care and preventative measures are the best way to remain healthy. Really good doctors understand and promote prevention rather than medicine.
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#sleep #healthyliving #selfcare #healthylifestyle #longevitylifestyle

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