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Weight Loss For The New Year

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Amongst the ever-changing stream of new diet fads, exercise regimes and detox programs, there seems to be only one thing that remains constant: the (unfulfilled) desire to lose weight.

Acupuncture and Weight Loss

Dieting gurus pump out new tricks just as quickly as people fall off the wagon. But many Vancouverites are discovering a ‘new’ approach to healthy weight loss, one that is not new at all.

Acupuncture is a natural therapy discovered in China over 6000 years ago. It can aid in weight loss by suppressing the appetite, calming certain cravings, and reducing stress-related weight gain.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) take a holistic, whole body approach to health. This ancient form of healthcare works to restore the balance and flow of the body’s Qi (vital energy)

To understand TCM, you must realize it is as effective now as it was thousands of years ago. Why? Because of it’s simplicity, much like our own bodies – we are as simple now as we were thousands of years ago. Our lifestyles have changed, (thank heaven), but our physical bodies have not evolved very much.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

The body is made up of a network of meridians that carry the Qi in a pattern. The Qi rises to the surface of the skin at particular points, where we gain access to it. This enables us to affect its flow, recreate the balance needed to maintain good health thereby removing the root cause of many of our problems.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP US LOSE WEIGHT?

Restoring the balance of the flow of Qi in the stomach will help promote good digestion and suppress an overactive appetite. Emotional issues, such as anxiety and stress, both of which can lead to overeating, can be overcome.

With diet changes, many people experience cravings, which can lead to binge eating. Cravings in the body are often due to an imbalance of various body functions. Acupuncture helps to re-establish the body’s natural balance, as well as enhance these needed functions. Simply put, acupuncture can support the body to generate an efficient digestive process.

Acupuncture can reduce the cravings, calm the emotions,
and provide the balance and energy needed to succeed.

People seeking to find the root cause of their weight gain, may find simple solutions in the simplistic medicine of TCM. You can help your body regain its natural balance, and start taking steps toward true health and vitality.

True health is more than just not feeling sick. It means that you are functioning at your optimum level, that your body is in balance, your mind is alert, and your spirit is calm. What a refreshing way to start each and every day! The sooner you start, the longer you have to enjoy it and it’s NEVER too late to get started!

Wendy
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Tags: acupuncture treatment, weight loss
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How Acupuncture Helps with Winter Depression

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Do you love winter?  Or do you, like many hate it?

Some people love winter.  They stay active and keep a busy social calendar.  Others hate the cold, damp air, rain and soggy snow. The seemingly endless days of gloom have them cocooning in front of a fire or the TV.  They hibernate, are inactive and avoid human contact.

At the extreme are those who plunge into a world of depression.

This is avoidable …

TCM and Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM offers a way to reduce depression without the use of over the counter and prescription drugs.

Depression is linked to the blockage of chi energy in the body. It will cause an imbalance in your physical, mental, and emotional health. If not treated, this imbalance will cause various illnesses, including depression.  In TCM, depression is known to be a symptom of stagnation of the life force of chi. This stagnation can eventually cause the dysfunction of the major organs such as the liver, the kidneys, the spleen, and the heart. If left untreated, this will result to a vicious cycle. The stagnation will cause the depression and the depression will cause more stagnation.

When a person is depressed, there is a need to regulate the imbalanced chi. The life force or chi energy should be brought to its original state in which it flows freely.

Treatment can take place with the traditional acupuncture needles or a laser treatment device. In essence, the needles (or laser beam) are inserted and manipulated in  key points of the body to unblock the Chi energy.

As the blockages are cleared away, and the flow of chi is restored both the physical body as well as the mental and emotional energies return to normal.

If you are affected by seasonal depression, please give me a call to discuss treatment options.  604-839-9789

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DON’T GET THE FLU THIS SEASON

Monday, October 10th, 2011

STAY HEALTHY WITH AUTUMN FOODS and FALL into GOOD HEALTH


Seasons change and your body and mental outlook change with them in predictable ways. There is a slight nip in the air and days are getting shorter. This ushers in the harvest and the start of the dying cycle of nature.

The season of Autumn is associated with the element Metal and is a time for letting go of the old. The time for gathering fruit and vegies before the winter. Nature prepares to retreat and slow down.

TCM combines knowledge of seasonal characteristics with your health situation to balance Qi (energy) and help you adapt and thrive during the cooler and more crisp months of autumn.

Autumn Sniffles Can Be Prevented With AcupunctureThis is the time associated for Lungs and Colon. The lung is the tender organ as it is the uppermost organ and susceptible to wind and cold. Your lungs have a primary influence on your  immune system.During this time you may start catching colds, sore throats, and congested sinuses. Your immune may feel weaker.

Acupuncture is a great way to bring your system back to balance if you are struggling.

 

HEALTH PROBLEMS :

Lungs are most sensitive during autumn. Focus on preventing colds, coughs, sore throat etc.. People with bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, need to take precautions to minimize the impact of autumn. It is important to eat foods that build overall health to the lungs to strengthen the immune and prepare for winter.

 

HOW TO HELP YOURSELF:

1. Avoid drafts – keep neck, ears, wrists, and ankles from being exposed to drafts. This is likely where pathogens will invade.
2. Be Aware of dryness – there is a slow increase of wind, and cold which create dry air. This affects skin and Lungs as you turn on the heat in your house, car and office. This has a drying affect on the environment.
3. Lungs are sensitive. You need to minimize spicy food intake which irritate lungs. Therefore helping the lungs remain less vulnerable to pathogens.

Autumn weather often affects the lungs causing coughs and a dry sore throat.

 

AUTUMN FOODS:

Autumn foods are white in color and pungent in flavour. Choosing white foods will help relieve cough, nourish skin, relieve constipation through moistening and promoting body fluid production. Move away from eating the summer fruits and vegetables into eating more fall produce.

Some white foods are:
Turnip, almonds, potatoes, cauliflower, yams, soybean milk, garlic, onion, etc.  Check out the Autumn Food Guide  for more information.

Booking a seasonal Acupuncture treatment is a preventative approach to reducing the incidence of colds and flues. Protect yourself and your family by giving me a call today.  604-839-9789

 

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Do You Suffer From Allergies?

Friday, June 24th, 2011

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from allergies, either seasonally or year-round, I have good news for you.  You don’t have to suffer any more!

I have been treating allergy symptoms for years in my Acupuncture practice.  The frustrating thing is that in order to keep the symptoms at bay, my patients either had to undergo yearly immune system treatments to deal with seasonal allergies, or they had to have regular treatments to keep the symptoms under control.

 

The FABULOUS news I have to share with you is that I have just undertaken extensive training in BIE … Bioenergetic Allergy Treatment.  I’m excited because this is a powerful addition to my Acupuncture training and the results that BIE treatments have with chronic and seasonal allergies is simply astounding.

The BIE process can alleviate allergy symptoms and your suffering.

Food Allergies

In a Nutshell:

A lightweight device is used to transmit a low electronic frequency directly onto various points on the body (without the use of needles).  This stimulates and clears any blockages in energy. If you’ve had any type of acupuncture treatment, the principles are the same.

Many patients find immediate results. Others require several visits to detect and remove all suspect causes, particularly if an individual has many intolerances.  In extreme cases, those with severe intolerances have reported a 4 to 6 week period lapsed after their session before feeling complete relief of their symptoms.

The healing effects are long term. In most cases your intolerance to a substance is reduced or alleviated after one or two treatments. If you have intolerances to many substances you may want to come back until they are all alleviated.

 

Find out more information about BIE   and more about allergies and the associated symptoms.

Give me a call to book an appointment today!

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Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia – Relieving Pain Naturally

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

Acupuncture for FibromyalgiaA medical condition characterized by a whole body pain together with fatigue, memory, mood and sleep disorders is known as fibromyalgia. Medical experts say that fibromyalgia can increase the pain sensation felt by interrupting the process of how your brain interprets the pain signals.

Symptoms of fibromyalgia commonly start after undergoing a surgery, infection, significant psychological stress or physical trauma. There also other cases wherein the symptoms can build up over time even though there’s no definite stimulating factor. Fibromyalgia is a condition that commonly affects women more than men.

Tension headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder), anxiety and depression are also some of the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Today, there is still no cure for fibromyalgia. Many doctors treat the pain with medication, but even that can have little affect. Alternative therapies include exercise, relaxation, massage, and acupuncture.

Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia

There had been several studies done to determine the relationship between acupuncture and fibromyalgia. A recent Mayo Clinic test shows that acupuncture can be effective in reducing the symptoms caused by fibromyalgia such as stiffed joints, chronic pain and sleep disturbance. Acupuncture not only brings significant pain relief but it can also lower symptoms such as fatigue and anxiety.

Treatment is equally effective using needles or an acupuncture laser. Endorphins are released into the bloodstream by just gently twisting or manipulating the needles. These endorphins that were released are considered as the natural pain killer of the body. Aside from this, energy blocks can also cause pain. The flow of energy can be restored along the energy channels by removing these blocks.

The brain chemistry according to research can be altered by acupuncture thus relieving pain. The release of neurotransmitters is changed by this procedure. The nerve impulses in the brain can be stimulated or inhibited by these neurotransmitters. Sensations like pain and information about the external stimuli are relayed through nerve impulses. The patient’s pain threshold is increased in this way. Most patients who undergo a series of treatments report that the pain they felt were relieved for several weeks after the procedures.

Acupuncture is a holistic therapy that can make a big impact on your total well-being. In this way, it will let you lower your need for medications and help you go back to your normal daily activities.

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