I-Ching pulse diagnosis is a profound yet easy to learn clinical tool that uses the trigrams and hexagrams as the basis for effective diagnosis and treatment. By simply taking the pulse, practitioners can quickly determine a patient’s imbalances, their root cause, and the optimal I-Ching balancing treatment. I-Ching pulse diagnosis is an integral component of …
Paracetamol for pain? Think again (and choose acupuncture instead!) A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia last year revealed that Paracetamol (also known as Acetaminophen, which is the main ingredient in Tylenol) does not work for many types of acute pain and is ineffective for most types of chronic pain. “What is clear …
The long and unbroken history of Chinese medicine has allowed it to accumulate a HUGE of collection of health & medical knowledge, across many different categories. When combined with the principles of Chinese medicine, this knowledge helps keep our body, mind & spirits in harmony with one another and with the outside world. One of …
As 2022 begins, I thought I’d take a look at what the top ten conditions were that we treated in clinic last year. Every geographic region has its own unique set of common health conditions. Tropical diseases prevail near the equator; slips & sprains prevail in northern climates, etc. Likewise, different years present with different …
Decision Trees are a method of organizing situational processes & procedures in a visual way. They allow complex, multi-variable scenarios such as the appropriate selection of medical treatments to be determined in a sequential, step by step format. The Balance Method’s three step approach to Treatment is, in effect, a Decision Tree. Diagnose the sick …
November was a busy month at Access Acupuncture! Our registered acupuncturists provided relief, recovery & prevention for a wide variety of health issues. As December brings us closer to the end of the year, remember that insurance plans operate on a “use it or lose it” basis! So if you have any insurance coverage for …
November’s early winter weather is fast approaching, bringing with it an increased risk of strained backs, arthritis, tendonitis, & nerve disorders. Luckily, Access Acupuncture’s unique BALANCE METHOD style has an excellent track record when it comes to relieving, treating & managing pain, inflammation & the nervous system – as well as many other conditions! Get …
On October 4th, 2021, Julie Saint-Pierre attended the Bladder Issues Summit hosted by SheSpot & gave a talk on the use of Acupuncture & Chinese medicine in the treatment of female urinary incontinence. Julie discussed the various causes of urinary incontinence & explained how Chinese medicine can effectively treat them. If you or someone you …
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There was a saying in ancient China: “One half of a person’s life is up to destiny. The other half is up to Smallpox.” During the 15th century, Chinese doctors developed a technique to protect people against Smallpox called variolation. The procedure involved taking dried flakes of pus from the blisters of a survivor, powdering …
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms & mothers-to-be! We’re thrilled to have helped dozens of couples achieve natural, healthy pregnancies with acupuncture & Chinese medicine. Whether the goal is fertility, prenatal healthcare, natural induction or pain relief during labor, we can help!
