Many parents are not aware of the reasons why waiting for labour to start without any interference is preferable, and beneficial, when there are no medical complications. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as having some medication and then having labour begin (and end) just as it would normally. The reality is actually very different. Here […]
Jul 12, 2016
Suddenly, everyone from acupuncturists to holistic facialists are talking about adrenal fatigue—a buzzword for a constellation of symptoms that crop up when your adrenal glands can’t cope with your non-stop schedule and stress level, leaving you feeling worn out, burnt out, and, frankly, looking pretty haggard. While the medical establishment doesn’t fully buy it (adrenal […]
May 31, 2016
Have you seen the new ad from Under Armour featuring 22-time Olympic-medal winner Michael Phelps? It is an inspiring video that shows the strength, determination, and recovery required to be a record-setting world champion. If you pay close attention starting 44 seconds into the video, you’ll see Phelps getting cupping! Cupping is a Chinese medicine […]
Mar 15, 2016
I have not spoken out about this issue because I didn’t want to get embroiled in an ugly fight, but it has come to the point that I cannot in good conscience remain quiet about a serious threat to public safety and integrity of a profession that I love. What is that threat? It is […]
Oct 17, 2015
Similar to how foot reflexology targets points on the feet that correspond to body parts, in acupuncture, there is a map of the body inside the ear. Acupuncturists use these points for treating pain, digestive problems, smoking cessation, weight loss, generalized stress and anxiety, and other things. While many acupuncturists use needles to treat points […]
Aug 23, 2015
Ways of Maximizing the Effects of Acupuncture Treatments How You Can Get the Most Out of Acupuncture Treatments While acupuncture can be an intimidating treatment at first, especially for those who may have a fear of needles, the benefits are well worth it! Acupuncture therapy has a lot of benefits and can be soothing and […]
Aug 15, 2015
The bacteria that live in your intestines are a mixed blessing. Scientists have known for decades that this so-called microbiota helps us digest our food and crowds out infectious germs. The bugs have also been implicated in allergies and obesity. Now, a new study adds one more potential malady to the list: rheumatoid arthritis. “It’s […]
Nov 27, 2014
Auricular acupuncture successfully treats obesity. A new study concludes that a special 5 point combination of auricular acupuncture points is effective for weight loss in overweight individuals. A one point auricular treatment was also found effective but not to the degree of clinical success as the 5 acupuncture point combination. A randomised controlled clinical trial […]
Oct 18, 2014
