Although the March arrival of spring in March means relief for many people suffering from seasonal affective mood disorders & cold aggravated pains, it also signals the beginning of allergy season. Booking a course of treatment BEFORE your allergies kick into high gear can significantly reduce & even eliminate your seasonal allergy symptoms! Pain Conditions …
Pain conditions Cluster headaches Sinus headaches Migraines Carpal tunnel pain Nerve pain TMJ pain Neck pain Shoulder pain elbow pain Wrist pain Finger pain Chest pain Back pain S.I. joint pain Buttock pain Hip pain Post-surgical Knee pain Ankle pain Uterine pain due to IUD insertion Menstrual pain Ovulation pain Physical Health Conditions Insomnia Low …
Originally published in Medicinal Roots Magazine For over 5,000 years, some version of the Chinese calendar has been used to track & analyze the effects of time on climate, health & behaviour. In the millennia since then, many different methods of analysis have been developed. Each method places emphasis on different aspects or effects of …
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What a year this has been. Not only was this our first year serving the Halifax region, but it was also the year that we all felt the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. During lockdown, we developed an system of temporary virtual care that included secure video calls, Chinese medical diagnosis, home delivered herbal prescriptions, …
November marked the beginning of winter in the Chinese calendar, along with its unique effects on health. While some people enjoy a reduction in their symptoms, conditions such as arthritis, degenerative nerve disease & seasonal affective disorder often flare up during this time of year. This past month, we helped manage & treat Knee pain …
Low Back pain (acupuncture, movement therapy) Knee Pain (acupuncture, movement therapy) Mid Back Pain (acupuncture, movement therapy) Loose Bowels (acupuncture, herbs, food therapy) Fatigue (acupuncture, herbs) Subdermal Lesion causing pain (acupuncture) Finger pain (acupuncture, herbs) Diabetic Neuropathy of the feet & legs (acupuncture, herbs) Acid reflux (acupuncture, herbs, food therapy) Excess phlegm in the throat …
We’re adopting a new format for our monthly summaries! As you can see by the table of contents, our registered acupuncturists have been putting their Chinese medicine tools to good use! Conditions treated with acupuncture Bell’s Palsy Allergies Eye fatigue Chronic Headaches Chronic Stress Pre-Menopausal Hot Flashes Conditions treated with acupuncture & movement therapy Knee …
Digestive pain • Migraines • Female infertility • Chronic fatigue • Low back pain • Finger pain • Hip pain • Swollen prostate • Chronic fatigue • Vertigo • Knee pain • Uncontrolled shaking of the arms & legs • Neck pain • Shoulder pain • Anxiety • Frequent urination • Drooping eyelid • Vision …
Spaghetti Westerns were all the rage during the 1060s, but by the end of the decade, a new film genre was gaining popularity: the Kung Fu movie. 1973’s “My name is Shanghai Joe” was an attempt by director Mario Caiano to revitalize the popular Spaghetti Western style by merging it with Kung Fu action scenes. …
Acupuncture’s first appearance in an English language movie happened in 1960 – much earlier than you might have thought. “The Yin & Yang of Mr Go”, directed by Burgess Meredith & starring James Mason, was originally filmed in 1970 but wasn’t released until 1978 due to production & budget issues. Set in Hong Kong, the …
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