Conventional wisdom tells us that skipping meals isn’t good for our bodies. Or is it? There actually is a specific, and scientifically proven, method of dieting (i.e. restricting calories) that can make us metabolically healthier (reverse type II diabetes), lose weight (slowly but surely and keep it off!), and maybe even live longer. This type of dieting is known as intermittent fasting; in other words, choosing to go without food…
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Mountains and health are both formed and maintained thorough small, even imperceptible, but steady, forces over time! Visiting the mountains always makes me marvel at the powers that act over an immense timespan to generate spectacular new landscapes. Like the rivers that carve deeper and deeper into the earth leaving behind vast canyons. And the former bottoms of ancient seas newly thrust into the sky as mountains. It seems impossible,…
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One of the distinguishing features of acupuncture is that it treats ailments from a whole-person perspective. At our clinic, we start by applying evidence-based theory and modern techniques such as electro-stimulation and intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to address whatever physical tightness, aches and pains a person may have. This is the medical acupuncture that we do, that physiotherapists do, and other medically trained therapists do. But the treatments would be lacking and miss…
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, most commonly diagnosed in younger adults between 20 – 49 years of age. The disease attacks the protective covering of the nerves, ultimately affecting vision, memory, balance, and mobility. Depending on the how much inflammation and nerve damage occurs, nerve signals can travel with minor interruptions, or can be completely disrupted. This damage leads to a number…
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As we transition from winter to spring, we welcome the warmer days, brighter skies, and renewed energy the new season brings. Unfortunately though, for some spring can also mean suffering the flare-ups of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies are the body’s way of responding to certain airborne irritants such snow molds, dust and pollen that are released in abundance at this time of year. It causes the body’s defence systems to…
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by Gord Grant Kinesiotape (K tape) or elastic therapeutic tape, really got popular about 10 years ago with professional athletes. The kinesiotaping course that I took at that time focused on rehabilitating injured muscles. But after using it at my clinic for a few months, I soon realized it could have much broader applications, like improving back posture! The magic of how K tape works so well in combination with…
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Acupuncture helps restore normal digestive system functions. Acupuncture can help alleviate many different digestive issues. As a traditional holistic practice, acupuncture evolved through a “whole systems” perspective and works by supporting normal functioning. This “wholistic” approach is an often overlooked and underestimated complement to medical treatment. The effects of acupuncture are subtle and cumulative, and when combined with exploring changes in diet and lifestyle, set the stage for natural healing…
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Acupuncture can help to increase your capacity to fight off infections and more. This winter has been an especially intense one for colds and flus, and we are continuing to deal with COVID infections. Your immune system protects your body from infections through a complex system of general front-line defences, backed up by more sophisticated responses targeted to remember and take out specific invaders. When all is working well, we…
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Early in my career as an acupuncturist, my clients introduced me to the nuances of Temporomandibular Dysfunction or Disorder. TMD is a general diagnosis that represents a group of often painful and/or dysfunctional conditions involving the muscles of chewing and/or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located just under the ear. This is a special and complex joint, since it can act as a lever, it can shift side to side, and…
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Acupuncture Relieves Common Side effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Cancer therapies, although lifesaving, can be so hard on the body. So, if you could safely take the edge off some of the uncomfortable side effects, wouldn’t you want to? Many patients find that acupuncture can relieve a lot of the common side effects of cancer therapies such as pain, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, anxiety, and loss of appetite. Research studies…
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