The Acupuncture Turning Point

10/02/2023

Acupuncture treats ailments from a whole-person perspective. Read our blog (link below) to find out how this approach creates a foundation for healing and health.

In traditional oriental medicine, the concept of vitality is woven through virtually all aspects of treatment plans, and is described as “the three treasures” – Jing, Qi, and Shen.

03/24/2023

Electroacupuncture is a modern acupuncture technique in which a small current is passed between two strategically placed needles.

It is especially beneficial in helping resolve both acute and chronic back and neck pain. We use it quite often in treatments at our clinic, often in combination with cupping and gua sha.

Although electroacupuncture might LOOK scary, it’s not painful. You might feel some slight tingling or vibration, and we always make sure to adjust the settings for your maximum comfort.

Most people feel great afterward, with less tightness and more mobility in the sore areas.

Have you tried electroacupuncture yet for your back or neck pain?

Book your appointment with us today.
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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

02/16/2023

Also relaxing and invigorating, achy and euphoric? ✨

You guessed it...acupuncture!

Everyone responds differently to acupuncture depending on their constitution and unique circumstances.

Some feel deeply relaxed enough to finally sleep restfully; others feel energized and ready for anything.

Some notice their mind stop racing and shift to calmness; others are flooded with fresh and positive thoughts for new directions.

Some experience the slight discomfort of achiness or tingling when the needles are placed, but then embrace a strong sense of happiness and well-being as the body responds with its feel-good molecules. Or some skip the discomfort and go right to the feel-good response!

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If you’re ready to experience the restorative benefits of this ancient therapy in a modern context, visit our website to book your appointment with us:
https://www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca

02/01/2023

In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is a warming herb that is especially useful during the winter months. In Chinese medicine terms, it helps the body to “dispel cold and dampness” and raises your Qi and yang energy, which in Western terms could be considered as “boosting the immune system”.

And unlike some of the other traditional medicinal herbs, ginger is readily available in regular grocery stores. So, it’s easy to make this immune-boosting drink at home to help ward off all those colds and flus this winter!

*** How to Make a Hot Ginger Tonic ***

Boil 2 tablespoons (about 2 inches worth) of fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced, in 4 cups of water for 10 minutes. If you like it stronger, increase the boiling time to 20 minutes. Strain out the ginger slices as you pour it into a cup, and stir in a tablespoon each of honey and lemon juice.

Enjoy the taste and the health benefits!

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🌐 www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

01/26/2023

Remember those 4 pillars of health we talked about few months ago? (exercise, nutrition, relaxation, and sleep) They all have one thing in common – boosting your immune system function!

Acupuncture works to support each of these 4 areas to keep your immune system strong and help ward off all those colds and flus that have been going around this winter.

Here are 4 ways acupuncture can help support your immune system and keep you healthy this winter:

1. Reducing the physiological stress response
2. Promoting better sleep quality
3. Improving digestion (which leads to better nutrient absorption)
4. Treating painful conditions (to allow better movement and exercise)

Visit our website to read our latest blog about acupuncture and the immune system --> https://www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

Experience the difference our Edmonton acupuncture clinic can make. Neck & back pain, migraines/headaches, TMJ issues, anxiety/depression & more

01/23/2023

*Swipe through* to see all the ways we can help with TMJ (jaw joint) dysfunction✨. We strive to create long-term healing, not just temporary pain relief!

We keep an excellent resource on our bookshelves called “The TMJ Healing Plan: Ten Steps to Relieving Headaches, Neck Pain and Jaw Disorders” by Cynthia Peterson, a physiotherapist who specializes in TMD syndromes.

We refer to this book for many of our treatment plans and strategies. We also have a few copies of the book on hand that we offer for sale at cost.

🌿Tap the link in our profile to book your appointment or call us at 780-437-7723 to find out more about how we can help you.

🌿Or pass this post along to someone else who could use some lasting relief from TMJ pain!

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

12/31/2022

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year! 🎉✨

We look forward to continuing to serve you and helping you be at your best in 2023!

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

12/20/2022

Did you know you can get hot stone and hot towel therapies with your massage? ✨

Especially now that winter is upon us, heat therapy can be a wonderful addition to your massage!

Marisha still has a few spots available over the holidays, check our website for her schedule.

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In addition to promoting relaxation, heat promotes blood and lymph circulation and speeds healing from chronic inflammation. The soothing effect of heat reduces pain and facilitates the massage.

Hot towels can be used to give relief from sinus issues or facial pain, and are a helpful tool to fully release those last bits of tension at the end of a treatment. A hot, moist towel applied to the low back, or neck or other painful area can create a luxurious, immediate and deep sense of relaxation before massaging the area.

We now have a special towel heater in the massage room to keep them at just the right temperature. These towels are ready for you in any massage service.

Hot stones hold their heat longer than towels and so give a deeper state of heat pe*******on. Marisha is skilled at applying just the right pressure to slide the stones along, or if you like, the stones can just be left in place for a while.

The special smooth stones are different sizes and shapes to get just the right fit. They're kept ready in a hot water bath and sanitized between clients.

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Ask us about adding heat therapy with your next massage! You can book your appointment through our website (acupunctureturningpoint.ca) or call 780-437-7723.

11/25/2022

The research says yes! According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) website, there is strong evidence that acupuncture can help with painful conditions such as:

💥Back and neck pain

💥Knee pain associated with osteoarthritis

💥Postoperative pain

💥Joint pain associated with using certain drugs to treat breast cancer (aromatase inhibitors)

The data also shows that the benefits of acupuncture when treating painful conditions such as back pain, osteoarthritis, or headaches ✨can last for up to a year✨ after the end of treatment!

Visit our website (https://www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca) to learn more about how acupuncture can help you or to schedule your appointment with one of our skilled practitioners.

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

11/18/2022

Thinking of trying acupuncture to induce labour? Start earlier if you can!

We often get calls from women near the end of a pregnancy who want to try “induction acupuncture” to get labour going. Many times, they’re stressed by a prescribed deadline within days for a medical induction, which they’re hoping to avoid.

There are times when acupuncture can help the body to relax into labour if it’s close. So it’s definitely worth a try.

But a better approach is using acupuncture to prepare the body and mind for a few weeks – rather than a few days – before the expected birth.

The effects of acupuncture treatments are cumulative, that is, they build on each other over time to gently and gradually help your body get ready for labour on its own. So, we recommend pregnant moms come in for weekly acupuncture sessions starting from around week 36 until the baby is born.

Acupuncture can help prepare the pelvis and cervix for birth, calm the mind, and ultimately lead to shorter and easier labours.

Even if a medical induction is unavoidable, women who have prepared for the birth with acupuncture often have fewer complications.

Additionally, acupuncture can help to ease late pregnancy-induced symptoms such as hypertension, heartburn, joint pain, and difficulty sleeping.

Visit our website to book your induction or birth preparation acupuncture session! https://www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca

Or share this post with someone who's expecting 😊

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

11/01/2022

Acupuncture is many types of medicine…

🌿Traditional – The first practice of acupuncture started as long as 3000 years ago; research is ongoing into the mechanisms of how acupuncture works and many modern medicines have in fact been developed from traditional knowledge.

🌿Complementary – Acupuncture works alongside conventional medicine safely and without causing detrimental side effects.

🌿Integrative – Acupuncture combines with conventional medicine and other therapies to produce additional benefits.

🌿Holistic – Acupuncture takes into consideration the health of the person as a whole with body, mind, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.

🌿Natural – Acupuncture works through the body’s own healing, signalling, and regulatory mechanisms.

🌿Preventative – Acupuncture prevents disease and dysfunction through establishing, protecting, and prolonging health.

Side note: Acupuncture often gets categorized and described as *alternative* medicine but this is not accurate. Acupuncture is not alternative medicine – that is, it’s not a substitute for regular medical care! Always make sure you see a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Visit our website to learn more about how acupuncture can help you: https://www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

10/19/2022

Change is inevitable. As the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously remarked 2500 years ago, “the only constant in life is change”!

And despite living with the constant of change, it’s still hard to get used to and can be scary and sad sometimes.

Eastern traditions teach that humans are connected to the natural world and experience its same cycles. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn is the season of letting go. It’s the time to shed the physical, mental, and emotional clutter that has accumulated throughout the past year. It’s the time in the cycle for contracting, closing, and turning inward.

It’s normal to feel sadness as we experience the natural decay of leaves turning colour and dropping off and the days turning colder and darker.

But also, there is great beauty to be found in the process and great meaning in the necessary preparations that make way for renewal.

What will you let go of this fall that is no longer serving you?

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Don’t forget to book your seasonal acupuncture or massage tune-up with us to help you be at your best! Book online at https://acupunctureturningpoint.ca or call 780-437-7723.

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB