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...
What is Qi? A Brief Explanation.
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...
Frequency of Acupuncture
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...
Acupuncture for Concussions
Concussions have been in my mind lately. I have begun treatment of a few patients this year suffering from post-concussion problems. The topic has been big in the media lately with...
Acupuncture Relieves Chronic Stress
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...
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...
How Does Acupuncture Work
How does acupuncture work? This is a common question with many different answers. In a nutshell acupuncture helps to speed the healing process and promote recovery.
Acupuncture for Strains and Sprains
Soft tissue injuries are those injuries to the muscles, tendons and ligaments (ie/ not bones). The most common soft tissue injuries are sprains and strains. Most people have experienced one...
Migraine Relief with acupuncture
Migraine headaches are a common and troublesome condition. For those of you who suffer from them here is some exciting news from the research world: Acupuncture can help with migraine...
Cold and Flu Prevention
Halloween is over, the weather has cooled off and we’ve set our clocks back. These signs all herald the coming of winter. Cold & Flu season is upon us. Many...