If you deal with recurring headaches or migraines—especially in spring or late summer—you might be missing a key piece of the puzzle. It’s not always stress or dehydration or pressure …

Laureen Macintosh Dr.Ac. | Acupuncture | Calgary, AB
Natural relief for menopause, stress, and migraines.
Laureen Macintosh Dr.Ac. | Acupuncture | Calgary, AB
Natural relief for menopause, stress, and migraines.

If you deal with recurring headaches or migraines—especially in spring or late summer—you might be missing a key piece of the puzzle. It’s not always stress or dehydration or pressure …

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but the transition can bring unexpected physical challenges—among them, musculoskeletal pain. From stiff joints to aching muscles, these symptoms often go …

Inflammation is at the root of many common health concerns—chronic pain, digestive issues, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and even sleep disruption. The good news? What you eat every day can either …

Thinking About Trying Acupuncture?If you’re curious about acupuncture—but aren’t sure how it actually works—you’re not alone. You might have heard about “energy flow” or “meridians” and wondered, Is there any real …

Struggling to fall asleep… or waking at 3 am with your mind racing? You’re not alone. Sleep problems are incredibly common — especially for women navigating stress, hormonal changes, and …

Community Acupuncture is a more affordable and more effective type of acupuncture. Instead of having people in individual rooms, we treat in a large group room. Many people find it …

New things can be a little scary, especially when they involve needles. If you’ve taken that first step and gotten an acupuncture treatment – that’s great. This article has some …

When irritants and worry become chronic it can be difficult to manage stress. It all sounds easy, just take a deep breath and relax. In practice, this can be super …

The term chronic stress has been getting a lot of attention lately. Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their life. So, how is chronic stress different? Have you …

This post is Part 1 of a 3-part series on stress. Acute stress, the “fight or flight” response and how stress affects the body are the topics of this post. …