Coping with Emotional Wounds
When it comes to dealing with stress three seems to be the magic number. If two bad things happen in a row people can handle it but if that number suddenly becomes three, then the body shuts down; we become emotional and have difficulty regulating ourselves. In children I describe this as being “over the […]
Healing Trauma in the Body
I did not set out to treat trauma when I started practising Chinese Medicine. The majority of my early cases involved using acupuncture to relieve neck and shoulder pain. But every now and again young female patients would arrive at the clinic complaining of multiple issues like stomach pain, irregular painful periods and insomnia. While […]
I Have Only One New Year’s Resolution
I have only one New Year’s Resolution and it may be the hardest challenge I have ever issued myself, but I know if I do it I will transform myself and those around me. THINK BE ACT POSITIVE If I can consciously set this intention Think Be Act Positive everyday, I know I will change […]
Acupuncture for Broken Hearts
Emotional shocks and the ensuing sadness from the break-up of a relationship are common causes of Heart-Yin deficiency. This condition is made even worse if one is older, or if the relationship has been going on for a long time and and has worn a person down. Some of the physical manifestations are: mental restlessness, […]
Spring Into Health
If you’ve been experiencing: Throbbing headaches Migraines starting behind your eyes Increased neck & shoulder pain Severe PMS and menstrual pain Digestion upset – gas & bloating Then you may have liver qi stagnation. The liver and gall bladder are the organs most energized in the spring. These organs are responsible for the movement of Qi […]
Spring Into Health Seminar Wednesday April 11th at Qi
Curious About Cupping???
The acupuncture team at Qi Integrated Health will be presenting and demonstrating the benefits of cupping. You will also receive a 15 minute cupping treatment. Details: Sunday May 27th 2-4pm Call 604-742-8383 to register space is limited. Cost $25
Why We’ve Got Barbeque Season All Wrong Here In Canada
When I think of summer images of beaches, grilling meats and hanging out spring to mind. Unfortunately here in North America summer is probably the worst time of year to eat barbeque steak and hamburgers. Why? It’s already hot, especially this year in BC where we had an epic summer and quite possibly the worst […]
Turkey Congee Best Use of Leftovers
Turkey Congee Recipe 1 cup uncooked polished white rice Turkey bones – preferably drumsticks, carcass – scape the bottom of roasting pan and add the turkey drippings or gravy too 3 large slivers of raw ginger 8 cups water – add as congee thickens Salt & Pepper to taste Steps to Prepare: wash rice, drain and […]
Loneliness Increases Our Odds of Dying by 45%
I have long recognized the importance of community, connection and fun. I have only to look at my aging family members for confirmation. Part of the “snowbird pack,” they each fly someplace warm to escape their icy cold Ontario winters. But escaping to these southern destinations is only secondary to the real reason they winter […]
