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Acupuncture: A Practical and Proven Chinese Treatment
A Practical and Proven Chinese Treatment Just as some of us take our cars into the shop before parts break down, so can we go to an acupuncturist or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner for regular health maintenance.
Acupuncture for Pets
Pets are an important part of our families, and it’s heart-wrenching to see any member of the family in pain.
Acupuncture: Health and Vitality through Balanced Energy
Acupuncture is a five-thousand-year-old traditional Chinese healing art that aims to rebalance the flow of Qi (pronounced "chee"), or life force, in the body. By harmonizing the patient’s body, mind and spirit, natural self-healing powers can work properly.
Report from a Hot Flush Queen
If you’re a Hot Flush Queen like me, stress reduction and bio-identical hormone therapy may bring relief from menopausal symptoms, as I reported in the September issue of alive.
Working Well
You’re sitting at your desk, slouching at the end of a tiring day, stressed about deadlines and staring at a computer screen, but focusing instead on your headache, stiff neck, sore hands, or aching back.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Our culture thrives on beauty, so it’s no wonder many people are going to great lengths in a quest to look younger. Canadians spend an increasing number of dollars every year on invasive and unsafe procedures such as cosmetic surgery, collagen injections, and botox.
Acupuncture for Migraine
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know how debilitating the pain and discomfort can be. According to Statistics Canada, one in every 12 Canadians—more than two million people—regularly get migraines. These throbbing headaches, which can affect every aspect of life, may be prevented and treated with acupuncture.
Workplace Wellness
You come home sore and aching after a day at the office. Do you wonder why—since your work involves nothing more physical than opening and closing your desk drawers and pushing yourself from your workstation at the end of the day?

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