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 …

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.
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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 …
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 …
Sleepless Nights? Here’s How Acupuncture Can Help with Insomnia Relief If you’ve ever spent the night tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling as the hours crawl by, you’re not …
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 …
You may have experienced ear seeds during one of your acupuncture appointments. I sometimes apply them at the end of a treatment. The seeds remain in place for a few …
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? 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 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 …
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 …