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Inner Essence Wellness is committed to fostering holistic health and well-being through a range of therapeutic practices. Our blog serves as your primary source for discovering how acupuncture can aid in various conditions, along with updates from our clinic, lifestyle advice, tasty recipes and even yoga poses. We encourage you to delve into the transformative effects of acupuncture in Sherwood Park and see how it can improve your wellness journey. Together, let’s achieve balance and harmony in your life, one enlightening post at a time.

IBS: Relief with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture at our Sherwood Park acupuncture clinic may be able to help. IBS symptoms may include gas, bloating, alternating constipation and diarrhea, pain, mucus, an uncomfortably full feeling and abdominal cramping. Most of

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 30, 20173 min read

7 Reasons To Seek Out Acupuncture

Do you ever feel your life's a ride that won’t ever stop? How many nights do you wait for Mr. Sandman to magically appear? How often do you truly take time for yourself? Do you have aches and pains almost daily? Are over-the-counter or prescription medications controlling your life? When was the last time you actually felt at peace? If any of these questions resonate with you, then it might be time to look at Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for an answer. People

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Oct 17, 20163 min read

Feel Good This Fall

Fall or autumn is a favorite season for many people. The weather is getting a little cooler, things are starting to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing..... For many others, fall is not so festive. Many people tend to get sick during the fall months, allergies can flare up for some, and many don’t like that the hours of sunlight decrease steadily, sometimes leading to seasonal depression. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fall is the season assoc

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Sep 12, 20164 min read

Hack Your Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day and your life, and leave you searching for relief. Many seek relief by reaching for drugs and other medications. This may work temporarily and can help you get out of pain fast. Unfortunately, common headache medications do not ad

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jul 15, 20163 min read

DIY (Natural) Sunscreen

Although sun protection is extremely important to protect against harmful UV-rays and to prevent skin cancer, next time you pick out your...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 22, 20162 min read

Summer of Self-Care

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) summer is the season of upmost yang. Yang is vibrant, energetic, expansive, expressive. It is a...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 13, 20162 min read

Acupuncture for TMJ

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a common condition that is characterized by pain and jaw dysfunction. TMJ is used to describe a wide range of conditions associated with jaw pain and restricted jaw movement. While TMJ isn't life-threatening, it can negatively impact a person's quality of life, causing bouts of insomnia, stress, pain and disability. It's estimated that up to 30 percent of the world's adult population suffers from TMJ, most of whom are between the

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 1, 20162 min read

Arthritis, Aging, and Acupuncture

How acupuncture helps Acupuncture treats the patient by addressing the whole body. When the body is out of balance, pain and illness can arise. Acupuncture works by returning the body back to its natural balance and energy flow to eliminate pain and to improve overall health. There are more than 2,000 acupuncture points on the body. When these specific points are stimulated through small acupuncture needles, it can help relieve pain by improving the body’s nervous system,