Last year I learned first-hand about the benefits of using hyaluronic acid for joint pain. I was attending a course on injections, and the instructor used me to demonstrate. I had injured the joint at the base of my thumb playing hockey, and it had been painful for months afterward to the point that it was affecting my … [Read more...]
So What’s The Big Deal About Stress?
Everybody seems to be stressed out to some extent, but why do you hear so much about the importance of relieving it? The answer is that stress is a mixed bag. It’s your body’s natural response to threatening situations. Your reaction to stress is largely regulated by your body’s sympathetic nervous system, which activates … [Read more...]
The Scary and Unpredictable Chronic Lung Condition – Treating Asthma
Asthma, the condition in which your airways become inflamed, can produce varying symptoms in affected individuals. It may be well-controlled or, it can cause serious and life-threatening flare ups. Asthma is a fairly common condition which causes millions of emergency room visits each year throughout North America. The … [Read more...]
Can Acupuncture Prevent a Whiplash Injury From Becoming Chronic?
If you or anyone you know has had a whiplash injury, you know that it can be life-changing. An accident that happens in an instant may change your health and quality of life for months or years. While most whiplash injuries are the result of car accidents, they can also result from falls and other traumatic … [Read more...]
To Fibromyalgia Sufferers Who Want Natural Pain Relief But Never Dreamed of Getting Acupuncture
Fibromyalgia can be a very frustrating condition for a number of reasons. It can be a difficult condition to describe, diagnose, and treat. In addition, it is a chronic condition with unpredictable flare-ups. People who struggle with fibromyalgia may describe their symptoms as feeling like they had a tough day at the … [Read more...]
It’s Good to be King, But Spare me the Pain: 5 Ways to Avoid a Gout Attack
If you’ve never suffered from an attack of gout, you might just think of it as something that attacks the base of your big toe and happens from eating rich food. If you’re unlucky enough to have had an attack of gout however, what you may remember most is how incredibly painful it was. Centuries ago, gout was considered … [Read more...]
The 6 Things Everyone Should Know About Chinese Herbs
Many people have misconceptions about Chinese herbs. You may equate them with the bottles of gingko tablets for better memory or ginger capsules for an upset stomach found on your grocery store shelf. The reality however, is that Chinese herbal medicine is far more complicated and nuanced than that. In order to become more … [Read more...]
Are You Having Tummy Troubles? – Try a Castor Oil Pack!
Castor oil is a home remedy that has existed for centuries and is thought to have many healing properties, thanks to a high concentration of a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. A castor oil pack consists of a piece of cotton flannel saturated with castor oil that is applied externally to the abdomen. Heat, in the form … [Read more...]
No Cure for PCOS Doesn’t Mean it Can’t be Managed Naturally and Effectively
One of the most common causes of infertility in women is a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS. Despite affecting between 5% to 10% of women, this hormonal imbalance often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. About half of women with PCOS have not been diagnosed properly, and it takes on average two years … [Read more...]
The Physiological Changes That Take Place During Acupuncture, May Explain its Effectiveness for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition that disrupts your sleep and can affect the quality of your life. It’s also incredibly annoying. You’re exhausted after a long and stressful day and all you want to do is get into bed for eight hours of blissful sleep. Unfortunately, your legs think otherwise. Once you lie down and … [Read more...]
What You May Not Know About Thyroid Health and Chinese Medicine
The Yin and Yang of Your Thyroid Most people don’t think of Yin and Yang when it comes to their thyroid. However if you were to visit a practitioner of acupuncture or Chinese medicine, Yin and Yang is likely to be one of the things that they’re thinking about. Your thyroid is an endocrine (hormonal) gland in your … [Read more...]
Getting to the Root Cause of Acne
Acne is a common condition with a prevalence of approximately 85% among patients aged 12-24 and can persist well into adulthood. Naturopathic medicine aims to find the root cause of symptoms patients are experiencing and uses natural and effective therapies to enhance the body’s ability to heal. Here are some common … [Read more...]
