Most kids, as well as a lot of adults, are afraid of needles. So the pairing of acupuncture and kids might not be an obvious one....

Happy New Year! It has been quite some time since I have written a blog post. Since moving my practice to my home in Sherwood Park this...

Who really considers their liver? Is it just a wedge-shaped spongy organ that somehow soaks up alcohol and squeezes out blood and...

There are four main types of headache: tension, cluster, sinus and migraine. And, there are varying triggers for these headaches, such as...

We’ve all heard of and maybe even experienced a sprain or a strain. But do you really know the difference? A sprain is defined as a...

Allergies, seasonal or otherwise, is one of the biggest health issues people deal with in the United States. And the numbers are rising...

Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows...

Winter, in most places, is a time of colder, shorter days. So naturally, when there is less reason to be outdoors, the body tends to want...

I can't believe it has been a year since I opened my clinic in Sherwood Park! This year has surpassed all my expectations and I owe it's...

One of the most common frustrations for those suffering from depression is the lack of motivation to do regular daily activities, an...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive...

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...

Keep a routine It is especially easy to lose your normal routine during the holidays due to festivities and the special occasions that...

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...

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...

Fall or autumn is a favorite season for many people. The weather is getting a little cooler, things are starting to slow down and...

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...

It has been shown that acupuncture can help the body in many ways. From repairing the digestive system to boosting Qi, enhancing athletic...

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...

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