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Ascension Acupuncture, 416 6th Street, Beiseker, AB (2025)

12/01/2025

A little nature medicine to start the Christmas season ✨🌲

We took our family on our annual Sheridan Christmas tree hunt in the mountains this weekend, and of course I brought home some of the pine trimmings to make one of my favourite winter teas — pine needle tea!

Pine needles are a beautiful, gentle medicinal many people overlook:
🌲 Rich in vitamin C — traditionally used to support immunity through cold + flu season.
🌲 Naturally aromatic + expectorant — helping open the chest, ease phlegm, and support clear breathing.
🌲 Circulation-boosting + warming — perfect for those chilly Canadian winter days.
🌲 High in antioxidants — supporting the body’s resilience and recovery.

I love sharing simple herbal traditions like this — they’re a reminder that medicine doesn’t always have to be complicated. When we harvest thoughtfully and with gratitude, the natural world gives so much back.

Remember end of year is coming, and with that most benefit plans will reset! Make sure to book your acu treatments before Jan1 to make the most of your plan!

Wishing you all a grounded, cozy start to the season ✨

10/28/2025

Acu-Point Spotlight: Large intestine 10
(aka the “Let That Sh*t Go” point)

This is one of my fall-time go-to’s — right when the seasonal “meh” and heaviness start creeping in. In simple terms, Lung 10 helps your body release what it no longer needs: tension, toxins, old emotions, looping thoughts… anything past its expiry date.

The Lung–Large Intestine system is your built-in release mechanism.
Physically, it keeps things moving: digestion, elimination, immune defense.
Energetically, it teaches the art of letting go.

When this channel gets blocked, it shows up clearly:
• tight shoulders or neck 🤕
• sinus pressure or headaches 🤧
• bloating or constipation 💩
• lowered immunity 🤒

Emotionally, imbalance can feel like being stuck — unable to release stress, grief, or worries you know are weighing you down.
When the channel flows, the body exhales: digestion settles, pain softens, mood lifts, and life feels lighter again ✨

How to find + use Large Intestine 10 at home

👉 LI-10 is on the outer (thumb-side) of the forearm, about 2–3 finger-widths below the elbow crease, on the Large Intestine channel.

To stimulate it:

Press or massage the point with your opposite thumb for 30–60 seconds

Use firm but comfortable pressure

Breathe slowly and exhale like you’re actually letting something go 😮‍💨

Repeat on both arms 1–3×/day, especially in fall

A tiny habit with a big release effect.

If you feel like your body or mind has been holding on a little too tightly lately, you don’t have to work through it alone. Acupuncture can help create that release in a way the body deeply understands.

Clinic hours:
🌿 Tuesdays 12–5
🌿 Thursdays 2–7

10/22/2025

At-home acu treatment reality: no heat lamp… so we improvise.
Presenting: Toasty Toe Roll-Ups™ for warm toes + open channels 🧦✨
Also featuring: my middle mini, who decided I shouldn’t be lonely and surrounded me with stuffies for emotional support 🧸💗
I might not have clinic equipment at home — but I do have cozy cotton, needles, and love 😂

10/14/2025

Fall belongs to the Lung (and Spleen support time)—both thrive on warmth, rhythm, and nourishment.
A real pumpkin spice latte offers exactly that: warmth without excess heat, sweetness that moistens instead of clogs, and nourishment that actually supports your Qi instead of draining it.

So sip your latte with intention and let it be a little seasonal medicine in a mug.

Why Your Body Loves It

🎃 Pumpkin — Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, helps drain dampness, and supports digestion. Perfect for this damp, cool time of year when the Spleen needs extra love.

🥛 Milk — Builds Yin and fluids, gently nourishes, and anchors the warming spices so they don’t overheat the system.

🍯 Honey — Moistens dryness, soothes the Lungs and Spleen, and adds a soft, harmonizing sweetness that helps balance the bitterness of coffee.

🌶️ Cinnamon & Ginger — Warm the Middle Jiao (your digestive fire), move Qi, and dispel cold. They gently stoke metabolism and help your body transition into cooler weather.

🌰 Nutmeg & Clove — Strengthen Yang, warm the interior, and support the Kidneys and Spleen—just a pinch goes a long way.

☕ Espresso — Bitter flavor drains dampness and supports the Heart and mind—but too much can scatter the Qi, so balance it with the grounding sweetness of honey and pumpkin.

10/07/2025

Fall always feels like a deep breath out — a natural slowing down after the fullness of summer.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is the season of the Lungs and Large Intestine, governed by the Metal element.

It’s a time for letting go — of clutter, old emotions, even tension we’ve been holding in the body. Just as trees release their leaves, we’re invited to release what’s no longer needed and make space for what’s next.

You might notice:
🍂 Dry skin or throat
😔 A sense of grief, sadness or melancholy
💨 Shallow breathing or tightness in the chest

These are signs your Lung energy may need a little extra care.

Support your body and spirit this season by:
🥣 Eating warm, moistening foods — think soups, congee, pears, honey, white radish
☕ Sipping ginger or cinnamon tea to gently warm your core
💧 Using a humidifier or diffusing essential oils to combat dryness
🌾 Practicing deep breathing, qigong, or simply taking slow mindful walks

Fall reminds us that release is not loss — it’s preparation.
The more gently we let go, the more freely we can breathe. 🍂

09/18/2025

After 7 years of practicing here, I realized I’ve never actually introduced myself 😱… so here we go!

🌿 Meet Your Acupuncturist! 🌿

Hi, I’m Aleah! I’m a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist, wife, mama of three, and lover of all things crunchy, homemade, and natural.

When I’m not in the clinic helping people feel their best, you’ll probably find me:

✨ In the kitchen… and then still in the kitchen… and then back in the kitchen again 😂 (scratch cooking takes TIME, but it’s worth it!)
✨ Homeschooling my daughter (which somehow still happens mostly in the kitchen)🤪
✨ Nose deep in a book, usually something about medicine, health, or natural living
✨ Battling Mt. Laundry—because three kids means it never ends
✨ Or out in the garden with way too many zucchinis wondering what on earth to do with them this time!

Fun fact: I love archery and bow hunting (though I let my hubby do the actual hunting—I’m the butcher instead). I also had one of my babies at home and another at a birth center—both beautiful experiences! I’m passionate about informed birth choices and love encouraging other moms on their journeys too. 💛

My heart is in natural healing, honoring the body’s God-given rhythms, and showing people how approachable (and powerful!) acupuncture really is.

If you’ve been curious about acupuncture (or just want to swap zucchini recipes 😉), I’d love to meet you in the clinic! 🌸

If you’ve been seeing me for years but never knew I’m an archery-loving, zucchini-battling, bookworm mom… well, now you know!

09/16/2025

✨ What’s New in Clinic ✨

We’re excited to share that we’ve added some new testing options to help you better understand your health.

One of them is nutrigenomics—a fascinating way to look at how your genes interact with nutrition.

With just a simple cheek swab, your sample is sent to MaxGen Labs, where they look at over 100 different genetic variations. These insights can show things like:

How your body absorbs and processes certain vitamins

-What forms of vitamins may work best for you
-How efficiently your body regulates histamine from foods
-How your hormone pathways function (including estrogen metabolism and detox)
-COMT and MAO pathways (sometimes nicknamed the “warrior” or “worrier” genes)
… and so much more!

This kind of knowledge pairs beautifully with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. While TCM looks at your body’s unique patterns and balance, nutrigenomics offers a genetic perspective. Together, they can give us both the “big picture” and the fine details—helping us personalize treatments and recommendations even more deeply.

If you’ve ever wondered why some supplements don’t seem to work for you, or if you’re trying to get to the root of puzzling health concerns, this kind of testing can offer some real clarity.

09/11/2025

✨ Allergy season confession time ✨

So here’s the deal… since April I’ve been slowly turning into a sneezy, itchy, watery-eyed mess. It started with just a little runny nose in my living room… then my whole house… then itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy throat—the full allergy buffet.

I was faithfully taking Yu Ping Feng San (my immune-supporting herbal BFF), and wow did it work. If I missed a dose, I was miserable. So naturally, I assumed it was the ONLY thing keeping me from drowning in tissues.

👉 Fast forward a few months and allergy testing confirmed my “enemies” were cats and dust. (Rude. I like my cats. And I live in a house. 😅)

Now here’s where my “practitioner fail” comes in… I realized I hadn’t actually given myself an acupuncture treatment in five months. 🤦‍♀️ FIVE. MONTHS.

So I finally sat down and needled myself (a beautiful combo of TW5, GB41, SP6, LI4, LU7, ST36, and LV3 for the acu-nerds out there).

✨ And guess what? The next day I forgot to take my Yu Ping Feng San and… I didn’t feel terrible. My house wasn’t attacking me. My cats weren’t plotting my downfall. ✨

After two treatments, I can officially say: acupuncture works, even when you’re the acupuncturist who forgets to use it on herself. 😂

Moral of the story: don’t be like me—don’t wait five months to get treatment!

🌿 If allergies are running your life (or if your house and pets feel like enemies), let’s get you some relief. Book your acupuncture session and let’s make your allergy season a whole lot easier.

09/09/2025

✨ Infused Oil Updates ✨
Willow has been eagerly watching her herby oils soak up the sunshine on our windowsill—finally ready to be strained!

🌹 St. John’s Wort Oil
See that gorgeous pinky-red hue? That colour is the hallmark of a properly prepared infusion. The bright yellow blossoms release antioxidant flavonoids and phenolic compounds into the oil, transforming it into this beautiful shade. Most people know St. John’s Wort as an internal mood support herb, but topically it’s just as powerful:
🌿 Helps with neuralgia and nerve pain
🌿 Eases rheumatism, lumbago, and sprains
🌿 Calms cracked, reddened skin and minor burns

🌼 Calendula Oil
Golden and sunny, calendula is a gentle but mighty healer. Once strained, this oil is a go-to for:
🌿 Soothing eczema, rashes, and sensitive skin
🌿 Supporting wound healing with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties
🌿 Adding to salves, balms, and baby care products for its skin-loving benefits

Both of these oils are staples in our herbal first aid kit—beautiful, simple medicines made by the sun, the plants, and a little patience. 🌞🌿

And just like these oils, acupuncture is all about working with your body’s natural healing. It’s gentle, supportive, and a wonderful way to help you feel more at ease in your own skin. 💛 If you’re ready for a little extra care, I’d love to see you in clinic—come book yourself a cozy spot and let’s get you feeling nourished.

09/04/2025

🌽✨ Corn Silk Medicine ✨🌽

Who knew those silky tassels on your corn could be medicine!?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, corn silk is called Yu Mi Xu. It’s most commonly used for bladder irritation, but its benefits go much further. Corn silk can support the urinary tract by:

-Coating and soothing the bladder lining with its natural mucilage
-Protecting against bacteria and easing irritation
-Supporting the passage of kidney stones and reducing discomfort

On our last trip to BC, I was lucky enough to snag some heirloom organic corn (always important when making medicine—herbal remedies are absorbed more deeply than regular food, so the last thing you want is pesticides hanging out between your cells!).

Of course, I couldn’t let this medicine go to waste! 🌿 The silks are now drying in an airy corner of my home. Once fully dry, I’ll crush them into smaller pieces and store them in a jar—ready for tea whenever the need arises.

👉 And don’t forget: acupuncture is fantastic for supporting urinary system health—from recurrent UTIs and bladder irritation to frequency and even incontinence improvement. So if corn silk alone isn’t cutting it, make sure to pop in for a treatment!

Nature’s pharmacy really is everywhere if you know where to look 💛

09/02/2025

✨ This week I'm preparing something really special for my dearest friend—her very own Postpartum Support Capsules!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine this is called Zi He Che, and it has been used for centuries to restore energy, replenish blood, and support mothers in their recovery after birth.

The process is gentle and intentional: I steam the placenta with lemon, ginger, and cayenne to warm and activate its properties, then freeze-dry it to preserve nutrients, powder, and encapsulate. The result is a deeply nourishing remedy that’s unique to her and her postpartum journey.

I love this practice because it’s such a beautiful way to honour the body’s wisdom and the cycle of giving life. It’s truly one of the most personal, powerful supports we have. 💛

08/19/2025

🌱 From the Clinic to Your Kitchen

In Chinese medicine, late summer is the season of the Spleen & Stomach—our digestive powerhouses. This is the time to focus on foods that are warm, nourishing, and naturally sweet to support digestion and Qi production.

Think golden harvest foods: squash, yams, carrots, corn, millet, rice, and warming soups or stews. Avoid too much raw or cold food (like big salads or iced drinks), which can burden the Spleen and lead to bloating or fatigue.

By eating with the season, you’re aligning with nature and giving your body exactly what it needs to feel grounded and energized. 🌱

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