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...]
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...]
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 terms of your quality … [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 … [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 … [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 than 3 minutes each. It was … [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 last only … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
