Chronic inflammation can make everyday life a challenge, causing lingering joint stiffness, pain, swelling and fatigue. Over time, this smoldering inflammation may also contribute to serious conditions like arthritis, heart …
Insomnia Relief with Acupuncture
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 …
Ear seeds – Auricular Acupuncture
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 …
Temporomandibular Disorders
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 …
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 …
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 …
