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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.

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

Ditch the resolutions and cultivate self-love

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 past spring, my schedule has become jam packed with people wanting to find wellness in body, mind, and spirit. For this I am incredibly grateful, though it is my intention for 2019 to be a bit more consistent in communicating with you all through blog posts and newsletters. Speaking of intentions, do you have any? Notice I said intentions N

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jan 7, 20191 min read

Healthy Eating for Winter

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...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jan 4, 20182 min read

Share the gift of wellness this year

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...

Jen Badach

Dec 12, 20171 min read

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

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

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

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