The skin is your largest organ and it is often a reflection of the body’s internal state of health and wellbeing. Not only is it a physical barrier that protects you from pathogens, it’s also a major route of elimination. When you experience an issue with your skin, this can often indicate a more systemic… Read More »
Are You Among the 20% Who Are Haunted Every Night by Insomnia?
How to Use Yin and Yang to Treat Insomnia Insomnia can be so frustrating. You’ve had a busy day and you’re really tired, but as soon as you get into bed your mind comes alive. You begin rehashing your day or worrying about upcoming events, and peaceful sleep seems to become more and more elusive.… Read More »
What Nobody Ever Tells You About Bad Breath and Chinese Medicine
It’s one of those office situations or social moments we’ve all had and would love to avoid. You’re having a conversation with someone, and the more they talk, the more you realize that their bad breath has taken over the conversation and you can’t think about anything else. It’s hard to keep your head in… Read More »
Why Many Women Look to Alleviate Hot Flashes Naturally…
The feeling is unmistakable. You may be in an important meeting or out to dinner. Suddenly you feel heat creeping upward from somewhere deep in your body. You start sweating, your face flushes, and you feel the need to take off layers of clothing. It’s embarrassing to think that everyone around you knows what’s going… Read More »
Are You Having Reproductive or Digestive 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 and applied externally to the abdomen. Heat, in the… Read More »
5 Health Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is a widely used herb that has amazing health benefits. It is part of the same plant family as turmeric and although it is often used as a spice in the kitchen, it’s known as one of the most useful medicinal herbs for a variety of treatments. 5 major health benefits of ginger: Relieves… Read More »
Kale: the Nutritional Powerhouse
If you haven’t noticed, kale is a huge trend. From every health expert’s Instagram post to Beyonce’s sweatshirt, people can’t stop raving about kale. You’ve heard you should try it but what’s so great about this so-called “nutritional powerhouse”? Kale is high in iron Iron plays a vital role in our health. It is required… Read More »
4 Natural Ways to Reduce your Child’s Anxiety
Anxiety can come in many forms and it may be difficult to distinguish, but a key factor is often an excessive and uncontrollable level of worry that interferes with daily activities. Symptoms of anxiety can be very stressful for both the child and parents and that is one reason why I’d love to help. Here… Read More »
5 Ways to Boost your Immune System this Fall
As the weather gets a little cooler and kids are back to school, we know that cold and flu season is right around the corner. Naturopathic Medicine has tons of treatment options to help prevent you and your family from getting sick. Here are just a few ways that I help my patients stay healthy… Read More »
The Signs of ADHD in Children and the Hope of Natural Treatment
What is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common learning and developmental disorders that is often diagnosed in childhood and can continue into adulthood. It is described as a syndrome of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is diagnosed by a physician based on particular signs and symptoms. There are 3… Read More »
What Every Person Who Wants to Quit Smoking Ought to Know About Acupuncture…
Having trouble quitting smoking? You’re in good company. Mark Twain’s take on the challenge is a classic: “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health, and most smokers express an interest in quitting or reducing… Read More »
5 Signs You May Suffer From Adrenal Fatigue
Your adrenals are 2 small glands that sit on top of your kidneys (like little hats) and secrete certain hormones and neurotransmitters that have many functions, but mainly manage your body’s response to stress. Although this is normally a healthy process, chronic and inordinate amounts of stress in your daily life can lead to dysfunction… Read More »
Can Fertility Massage Help Women Get Pregnant? – An Interview with Vancouver’s Dawn Sells.
Jeda Boughton: Hi Dawn, welcome to BodaHealth Radio. I have been looking forward to this conversation and hearing a lot more about Fertility Massage. We have been working together for almost three years now? Dawn Sells: Yes, at Christmas time it will be three years. Jeda: At the beginning of this year (2015) you flew… Read More »
Is Acupuncture Effective for the Treatment of Blood Problems Like Anemia?
People are usually pleasantly surprised to learn that indeed acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine is a very effective modality for anemia. These alternative medicine treatments have been performed for thousands of years to treat the symptoms of anemia, such as pale complexion, weakness and tiredness. In western medicine, anemia is the most common disorder of… Read More »
Treating Anxiety – The Natural Approach.
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an emotion that causes an overwhelming, worried or uneasy feeling. These days, there are a number of names for anxiety in the realm of western medicine, although there are some similarities between them. The symptoms and signs of anxiety may consist of the following: Over thinking/over worrying Sweats Feeling overwhelmed… Read More »
Lights, Camera, Action!
Our first video for BodaHealth is finished! I had no idea how hard those filmmakers work! First of all, a huge thank you to all of our patients who took time out of their busy schedules to provide us with great video testimonials. We spent a full 15-hour day filming 3 videos that are less… Read More »
The Symptoms and Conditions of Stress: Acupuncture Update
People think that stress is all about the mind. Stress can actually also originate in the body, especially when the muscles become tight because of fatigue or injury, causing poor blood flow and pain to the areas where the muscles are tense. Stress can cause a “fight or flight” reaction in the body that should… Read More »
How Many Acupuncture Treatments Do I Need Going Into an IVF Cycle?”
Q: “When you are working with fertility patients, what do you recommend in terms of acupuncture treatments going into an IVF cycle”? A: Depending on our patients needs, budget and time we work with a few different options: · The Stener-Victorin study showed an increase in IVF success with 8 treatments 2 times a week… Read More »
What is Autoimmune Thyroid Disease?
An autoimmune thyroid disease is very common. Statistically, more women than men are affected. While the typical age of sufferers is between forty and sixty years old, you can develop this disease at any age. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system responds by attacking tissues that are normal parts of your body. When… Read More »
Fertility Research documents…
Fertility research documents… Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12658811 Source: http://www.bmj.com/content/336/7643/545.full http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16600232 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11937123 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18047551 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16600232 http://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/1995/02010/Effects_of_Acupuncture_on_Climacteric_Vasomotor.2.aspx http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19118825 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16616748
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