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Chinese Medicine Techniques for Lung Health and Immune System Support
Dec 18, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Lots of people have heard of cupping (mostly due to celebrities and famous athletes displaying their small circular bruises), but not many people are aware of the benefits of gua sha, cupping’s sister therapy.
One of the Most Important Factors in Egg Quality, Healthy Lining, and Conception
Dec 11, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM It’s easy to get caught up in the little things when trying to conceive or going through fertility treatments. Will that one glass of wine or additional supplement really make a difference, your AMH and FSH numbers down to the hundredths decimal place, and to eat or not to eat that entire pineapple core.
Eastern and Western Do’s and Don'ts for the First Trimester
Dec 04, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM The first trimester can be a wonderful, exciting, confusing, and overwhelming time. Not to mention the advice and old wives’ tales coming at you left, right, and center from friends, family, and google. So I’ve boiled down a list of some of the major tips, do’s, and don'ts for the first trimester, focusing on the major points from the Western mindset as well as Eastern, because at Acubalance we love integrating the best of both.
6 Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Nov 29, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM I just got back from a wonderful two week vacation, which is probably the longest amount of time off I’ve had in my life! But what isn’t wonderful is the combination of jetlag, going straight back into a busy schedule, an overflowing email inbox, and holiday obligations starting to pile up.
This One Fruit Can Slow Breast Cancer
Oct 31, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM It’s October 31st which means it’s Halloween and also the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, and represents 13% of all cancer deaths.
Caffeine, Stress and PCOS
Oct 24, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), then I’m sure you’re already aware of the importance of dietary changes to stabilize blood sugar for hormone balance. But what are you doing to reduce cortisol levels?
NAC: A Crucial Supplement for PCOS and Endometriosis
Oct 16, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM What is NAC?
NAC, or N-acetyl cysteine, is an amino acid that acts as a precursor to glutathione, one of the body’s most important antioxidants. It restores your cell’s ability to fight damage from oxidative stress, improves cellular detox, and helps regulate the gene that produces pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.
NAC, or N-acetyl cysteine, is an amino acid that acts as a precursor to glutathione, one of the body’s most important antioxidants. It restores your cell’s ability to fight damage from oxidative stress, improves cellular detox, and helps regulate the gene that produces pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.
Easy Mindfulness Practices for People Who Hate Meditating
Oct 03, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM I recommend meditation to nearly all of my patients, but not everyone is thrilled to hear it.
Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine for the Treatment Hair Loss
Sep 25, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Hair loss can be frustrating and embarrassing, and since there are so many factors that contribute to healthy hair production, finding the root cause of hair loss can be even more frustrating. But there’s a lot we can do to dig for the reason why this hair loss is happening, and what we can do to prevent more loss and even regrow hair.
Investigating
Investigating
The 3 Things You Need for an Effective Laser Treatment
Sep 14, 2018 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Low level laser therapy (also known as cold laser, LLLT, or photobiomodulation) is slowly becoming more and more of a common treatment option. But like many popularized treatment modalities, with the proliferation of ideas and technology comes a saturated market. However there are three things that make laser therapy effective that are absolutely non negotiable to keep in mind when looking for a laser specialist.