February 7th, 2010 by
Wendy
Did you know that 75-90% of visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems? TCM views stress as a very important health issue. The physical and mental tension that accompanies stress inhibits the flow of Qi (energy), which disrupts the proper function of bodily systems. It is thus the source of many diseases.
While completely eliminating stress in your life is easier said than done, what can be done is reducing the impact of stress on your organs using acupuncture. Acupuncture is able to move the energy within the meridians in your body to achieve balance. You may not be able to avoid stress completely, but you can minimize the damage it does to your health.
Wishing you a low stress week,
Wendy
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January 3rd, 2010 by
Wendy
Happy New Year everyone!
I am so pleased to be one of the first clinics in Canada to introduce a new acupuncture therapy sans needles! Biostimulation is a low-level laser therapy (LLLT) that stimulates acupuncture points so that needle penetration is unnecessary. Immune boosts, weight loss, smoking cessation, injuries, aches and pains, digestion problems, skin aliments, and allergies can all be treated successfully with this laser. Most importantly, this German technology is safe and effective.
For patients, biostimulation also means shorter treatment periods with all of the positive end results of traditional acupuncture.
Some treatment plans will always require the use of a few needles including facial rejuvenation and other situations of deficiency. I am a big believer in the magic of acupuncture needles, but I am well aware that many people are squeamish around needles. Despite my best efforts, some people still picture vaccination needles rather than hair-thin ones when they hear about acupuncture! With biostimulation, I can share the benefits of acupuncture therapy and of Traditional Chinese Medicine with everyone! Biostimulation combines the wisdom and effectiveness of a 6000 year-old therapy with modern laser technology.
Laser therapy, in fact, is not new to acupuncture, but we’ve never had such advanced technology as we do with the RJ Laser machine used in my clinic. This technology is fully approved in Canada.
How does it work?
The laser beam produces a low-heat and is an electromagnetic wave which can stimulate the acupuncture points of the human body. It also puts energy into the body to excite the channels, regulate the function of organs, and increase metabolism. This oscillating energy field makes it very suitable and effective for acupuncture and the meridian system as a whole. One of the major benefits of biostimulation is the ability to treat injuries and promote the healing of tissue.
For you, this means an effective holistic therapy with faster treatment periods and no need for needles. It’s the best of both worlds I say!
Here’s to a wonderful 2010!
Wendy
Tags: Acupuncture, acupuncture treatment, beauty, digestion, drug-free, holistic, immune, injuries, laser, needleless, pain, sllergies, weight loss, wrinkles
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November 25th, 2009 by
Wendy
With the recent H1N1 scare and upcoming flu season, a lot of my patients have been asking me about acupuncture and colds & flu. I am very happy to share with you a new section of my web devoted to Cold & Flu season.
Please also feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Wendy
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November 14th, 2009 by
Wendy
I write a lot about Five Elements Theory in my postings, so I thought this would be a good time for a refresher on Five Elements.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the following Table of Five Elements shows the inter-connectivity of different elements in nature. This model has been used by medical practitioners for thousands of years.
In addition to Chinese medicine, other disciplines also reference Five Elements, including Tai Chi (a martial art), Feng Shui, and cosmology.
Table of Five Elements
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November 4th, 2009 by
Wendy
Hi everyone!
I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about the health benefits of ionized water and as I am doing more research in that area, I thought it would be a good chance to remind everyone about the importance of hydration – sounds simple, but it’s easy to forget now that we’re not in 30 degree heat!
An average adult loses 2.5 liters of water per day just through breathing, sweating, and waste removal. This increases with exercise.
Even in the colder weather, we need to be aware of how much water we drink. The colder weather, the drier air, and increased wind make hydration even more important. Naturally, we will be drawn to hot drinks, soup, and even alcoholic drinks to warm ourselves. However, the best is still to drink lots of water – try drinking hot water for a change, perhaps with a wedge of lemon.
Wendy
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