It’s the most important part of preparing for a pregnancy but the last thing most patients want to hear: wait for just a few more months! If you’ve been trying to conceive for as long as many of the patients that come to Acubalance Vancouver have, you probably feel like you’ve done your fair...
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Aug 28, 2018
Allison Locke, R.TCM.P
Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine for the Treatment Hair Loss
Sep 25, 2018Hair loss can be frustrating and embarrassing, and since there are so many factors that contribute to healthy hair production, finding the root
Sleep, Exercise and Hormones.
Sep 25, 2018Sleep More
Sleep is SO important for your hormone function and bodily processes. When you get a proper amount of sleep (between 6 and 8 hours per night), your body is able to produce sufficient hormones (including DHEA) and neurochemicals.
PCOS Awareness Month: My Top Four Supplements
Sep 24, 2018PCOS represents one of the most common reasons a couple may have trouble conceiving. What better time than PCOS Awareness Month to revisit the best supplements for this very common syndrome.
Complications In Pregnancy and Acupuncture, Can Complete Placenta Previa Be Treated Naturally ?
Sep 24, 2018I have had the opportunity to treat a handful of patients over the years who have been diagnosed with placenta previa. This is a condition in pregnancy where the placenta forms too low in the uterus. This is a dangerous condition as the placenta covers the opening to the cervix and can detach early in labor. If the placenta doesn't move away from th
Composting: Tips from your Acupuncturist to Stay Healthy in Autumn
Sep 22, 2018Are you feeling the shift in the air?
Pregnant Naturally After Trying To Conceive For Over A Year. Acupuncture Case Study
Sep 18, 2018I wanted to share a case study of a patient who had been trying to conceive without success. She was young, healthy and proactive in her own health yet couldn't get pregnant. She was only 30 years old and was extremely frustrated. Lets call this patient Tanya.
Plantar Fasciitis: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Sep 18, 2018Feet sore from summer running along the seawall, hiking the pristine Northshore mountains or doing the Costco gauntlet? Been told you could be suffering from what is known as "plantar fasciitis"? How are you being treated for your plantar fasciitis? Were you prescribed custom orthotics to support your plantar fascia or you were told about a series of stretches to help release the tight muscle fibers in the arch?
The Hormone Cocktail Party of Natural Childbirth
Sep 17, 2018When you are at the end of your very first pregnancy, and looking ahead to the reality of childbirth, there are many fears, expectations and wild imaginings, mostly from the stories of other women, (thanks mom…) that accompany it. Will it hurt? Will it take a long time? Can I do it…? The answer is Yes, Maybe, and ABSOLUTELY!
The 3 Things You Need for an Effective Laser Treatment
Sep 14, 2018Low level laser therapy (also known as cold laser, LLLT, or photobiomodulation) is slowly becoming more and more of a common treatment option.