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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.
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4 Lifestyle Tweaks to Thrive this Spring
In traditional Chinese medical theory, one of the best ways to stay healthy is to live in balance with the seasons. Balance, in this context, means mindfully crafting your diet and certain aspects of your lifestyle based on what season it is. An easy way to think about this is with fruits and vegetables: we are lucky these days to have grocery stores stocked year-round with fruits and vegetables from every corner of the globe at all times of year. That makes it possible to en
Jen Badach
May 8, 20193 min read
7 Ways Acupuncture Can Help Mothers
One of the best gifts you can give your mother this Mother’s Day is the gift of acupuncture. Acupuncture can help with an abundance of health problems and get you feeling one hundred percent again. Mom’s make the world work, it’s a known fact. So this holiday season you should give your mother the gift of acupuncture in Sherwood Park, here are seven reasons why. 1. Acupuncture is great for pregnancy. In the first trimester of pregnancy, many women turn to acupuncture when th
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
May 12, 20172 min read
Deeper And More Restful Sleep With Acupuncture
If you are suffering from insomnia or unable to get a good night’s rest, you are not alone. Around 60 million Canadians experience insomnia and sleep related problems on a daily basis. Prescription sleeping pills are one of the most highly overused medications and can lead to side effects and addiction. Acupuncture is a centuries-old practice that has been proven to help sleep disorders without the risk of addiction or putting chemicals in the body. How acupuncture works Acu
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Mar 2, 20173 min read
Ultimate Zen Package: 1hr Acupuncture + 1hr Float session
At Inner Essence Wellness, we believe in a collaborative approach to health and wellness. Acupuncture and floating work together to help...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Jan 12, 20171 min read
Learn To Dance With Your Pain
One of the things I have found most valuable when dealing with my own PTSD and panic disorder, is learning to dance with my pain. I can...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Jan 9, 20172 min read
Winter Solstice & The Yin Within
Today is Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year. Or as it is known in Traditional Chinese Medicine, The day of upmost yin. (I...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Dec 21, 20161 min read
7 Tips to Relieve Holiday Stress
Keep a routine It is especially easy to lose your normal routine during the holidays due to festivities and the special occasions that...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Dec 11, 20162 min read
The Reason I Became a Healer
I am often asked by patients what made me decide to study and practice TCM and acupuncture. I tell them their question is all wrong. It's...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Nov 24, 20162 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
Healing Is Not Convenient
I have been sick for over 5 days now. From sore throat, fever, coughing, head and body aches to a sneezing, runny, raw, red plugged up...
Jennifer Badach
Oct 5, 20162 min read
Everyone Told Me Not To Do This...
I put this idea out there, I asked friends, colleagues, and family members. Everyone said that it is probably not the best idea. So I...
Jennifer Badach
Sep 29, 20162 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
Send Them Back Healthy
Tips to keep your kids healthy as they head back to school It’s that time of year again. The new school year is upon us. Amidst your...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Aug 29, 20163 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,
Jen Badach
May 12, 20164 min read
How the NADA protocol helps treat addiction
How the NADA protocol helps treat addiction NADA, which stands for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, was established...
Jen Badach
Apr 22, 20162 min read
Acupuncture for Autoimmune Disorders
There are more than 80 chronic illnesses that are immune related including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease,...
Jennifer Badach R.Ac.
Apr 8, 20162 min read
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