The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge-type joint that connects your jaw to the temporal bone of the skull. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side …
What is Qi?
What is Qi? Many explanations of Qi make it sound like a mystical substance that flows in our body along invisible channels. Problems in our body are often attributed to …
Sugar Addiction
Sugar tastes so sweet, but it’s effects on the body are anything but. If you’re like me and think about reducing sugar and just can’t seem to do it you …
Acupuncture for Flu Prevention
Temperatures have dropped and we’ve had our first snowfall of the season. My local pharmacy is now advertising flu shots, which is a good reminder that flu season is just …
Cold
Cold is one of the six exogenous evils. It is the predominant qi of winter; it can occur in other seasons but not as severely. Pathogenic cold can invade the …
Wind
Wind is one of the six exogenous evils. It is the predominant qi of spring but can occur at any time. Pathogenic wind can combine with the other 5 pathogens …
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 …
Acupuncture: Find Your Ideal Treatment Schedule
Acupuncture acts to boost the body’s innate healing system. Healing is a process in our body, not an instant reaction. Because of this it will take more than one acupuncture …
5 Benefits of Regular Acupuncture
Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese …
Take Control of Your Headaches
What Are Headaches Headaches are, quite literally, a pain in the head. They are a common affliction for many people. The Migraine Research Foundation estimates that 12% of the population …
