The answer is – it varies! Massage therapy affects everyone differently physically and emotionally. There are many reasons why frequent massage sessions are beneficial. For most, the key reason is because manual therapy allows your muscles to soften which can help with pain and with stress. When massages are cumulative, each session builds upon the … Read more
Labour induction is a treatment I have been doing at least a few times a week for the past 13 years. One of the first things women ask is how does it work and what are we trying to accomplish with the acupuncture pre-birth treatments. I thought it may be easier to blog this as … Read more
A possible cause could be due to hypertension in the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located in the hip region. The origin is at the sacrum and the insertion is at the greater trochanter on the head of the femur. The piriformis muscle is functionally involved in external rotation, abduction, and partial extension of … Read more
It takes two to make a baby and the quality of the sperm matters in fertility. Current tests for sperm are very basic. They cannot test for the quality of the sperm or the DNA present inside. Below are simple yet effective ways to improve the quality of your sperm. Good quality men’s vitamin containing: … Read more
When looking to become pregnant one of the most important factors to look at is egg quality. Numerous tests have been done in labs for the past 10-20 years which have narrowed down which supplements have the biggest impact on egg quality and quantity in regards to ovarian reserve and IVF follicle numbers. It is … Read more
I’ve been doing fertility acupuncture for around 15 years and have walked hundreds of women through the ups and downs of the process. It is very much like being on a roller coaster. Especially emotionally. This series of blog posts are on the conversations I have with women when they start down this path. I would … Read more
The modern world has given us many material comforts, but one of the often unnoticed side effects is the constant stress we feel on a daily basis. Whether it’s the negative news we hear, being rushed for time, work or family pressures we all seem to be going at a very fast pace. One of … Read more
This may seem like a strange topic, but in reality this is the conversation I have the most often with my patients. Especially fertility patients, where everyday that does not bring to fruition their goal of a healthy baby can cause anxiety, fear and even panic. Couple that with our societies emphasis on going … Read more
As a woman, balancing your hormones is very important for your overall health and fertility. You can use nutrition to help with this, and seed cycling is one of those secret weapons. As women, when our hormones are imbalanced, we can experience infertility, cyclical breast pain, mood swings, and more. If your estrogen and progesterone … Read more
First, lets just jump in a watch a video. This is a great 2 minute clip that will breakdown the way acupuncture works in a brilliant analogy. Thinking of your body as a system of roadways is the easiest way to understand how one problem can lead to several others, and this is not … Read more
When you’re looking for Calgary fertility acupuncture, because of infertility, or to prepare you for pregnancy, you may be tempted to select an acupuncturist who only deals with fertility issues. At The Acupuncture & Health Centre we are well known for our fertility treatments. But we don’t just treat infertility patients, or focus on fertility … Read more
Preparing for an IVF cycle can be stressful in a many ways. The investment of time, money and emotional energy is high. Because of this is it important to prepare your body as much as possible before doing a cycle. This can benefit both the quality of the eggs and the endometrial lining therefore increasing … Read more
Continuous learning is the hallmark of any progressive professional regardless of their field. Even in the discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has existed for more than three millennia, this is essential. I would say it is especially true for Classical Chinese Medicine practitioners. There are layers upon layers of expertise that can only be … Read more
Everyone should get acupuncture for migraine headaches. So many people suffer from the pain of migraines. Whether they are experienced frequently or just occasionally, the symptoms can be debilitating, stopping people from working, eating, or even standing up. Migraine symptoms vary from person to person, from light sensitivity to nausea. One this is certain, they … Read more
This is a topic that is not often discussed but that has touched many people: recurrent miscarriage. Most western doctors consider it to be either a fluke or a chromosomal issue that has few treatment options. Sometimes they offer progesterone but studies have shown that there is no difference in clinical outcome compared to a … Read more