By Delphine Baumer RAc Registered Acupuncturist Too often in our society I see examples of messages to bring us back to the centre line, away from our quirks. In other words, trying to numb or dull our unique qualities. Even in Chinese Medicine, we talk about keeping things balanced and stable in the midline….
By Lisa Davicioni, R.Ac. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to naturally support the birthing process and when used in pre-birth treatments, it significantly lowers induction rates, epidural rates, and shortens the labour period. By stimulating acupoints on the mother’s body, the natural birthing hormones of placental oestrogens, prostaglandins, and relaxin initiate…
Study: Acupressure Helps Shortness of Breath Acupressure significantly improved Dyspnoea – shortness of breath – in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a recent study. “Effectiveness of acupressure in improving dyspnoea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” was conducted by staff at the Jen Teh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, in Miaoli,…
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The one comment I hear most often from my patients is, “That was so relaxing!” Acupuncture has an incredible ability to soothe muscles and nerves, resetting and refreshing the whole system. While patients feel relaxed regardless of the condition they come in to get treatment for, the ability of acupuncture to calm and release the…
In Chinese thought Spring is the season when Wood energy rises naturally in our bodies. The word for wood in Chinese- mu -is actually broader in meaning, and refers to all growing green things. Just like a forest awakening from the inwardness of winter and springing into bloom, the wood energy of spring encourages growth,…
As winter drags on, with odd weather fluctuations, many of us are getting whacked by some nasty bugs out there! So, what better time for me to share some TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Gems to fight back and kick those evil Qi critters out of your body? Here you go, from me to you, may…
Anxiety is a widely experienced feeling. Most of us have felt anxiety at one point or another in our lives. There are healthy types of anxiety which act as “red flags” to tell us that we feel uncomfortable with a situation or circumstance. However, there are times when feelings of anxiety can overrule healthy thought…
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