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)… Read More »
Could Acupuncture Make Heartburn a Thing of the Past?
Heartburn can turn a wonderful meal into what feels like a three alarm fire. It’s best known for the characteristic burning sensation between the bottom of your throat and the top of your chest. However, it can also cause a sore throat, hoarseness, a chronic cough, an acidic taste in your mouth, and even difficulty… Read More »
How to Treat The 2nd Most Common Type of Pain Among Adults With Acupuncture
Chances are that you or someone you know suffers from knee pain. In fact, about one-third of North Americans will report significant knee pain at some point in their life. It’s second only to back pain as being the most commonly reported kind of pain among adults. Knee pain can be a game changer in… Read More »
Did You Know The Ear Can be Used to Diagnose Health Issues?
You may be surprised to know that ear acupuncture is a commonly practiced method of healing by many practitioners of Chinese medicine. Also called auricular acupuncture, needles placed in your ear can be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions. Auricular acupuncture is considered to be a healing microsystem, a little bit like foot… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
What is Menopause?
It is not a disease! Menopause is a natural transitional phase in our lives, resulting from a rebalancing of hormones within your body. It is a time when we experience changing levels of female sex hormones such as estrogen production which leads to the end of your menstrual cycles and of your reproductive years. Natural… Read More »
Acupuncture in Pregnancy
Acupuncture in Pregnancy By: Dr. Jeda Boughton Pregnancy is an exciting life event, however it can be physically and emotionally challenging as your growing baby puts intense demands on your body. For over 2000 years, women have turned to acupuncture for pregnancy related conditions. This safe, effective form of treatment offers drug-free relief from problems… Read More »
High Cholesterol? – By Dr. Jeda Boughton
Ask the Experts Expert: Dr. Jeda Boughton, B.A., R.Ac., Dr. TCM Q: My family doctor recently diagnosed me with high cholesterol. I’m unsure of the implications of this diagnosis, and I don’t want to take the pharmaceutical drugs. How can traditional Chinese medicine help me? A: There is a common myth that all fats lead… Read More »
Can Acupuncture Help You Quit Smoking?
For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine has utilized acupuncture to help aid in bringing the body back to equilibrium and help facilitate the flow of energy throughout the body. Acupuncture is best known for its use and success in reducing pain and distress within the body. But, more and more Western doctors are endorsing acupuncture as… Read More »
