by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 30, 2010 | Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe, gentle, and highly effective way to quit smoking. During an acupuncture treatment, the body releases a chemical element which has an effect similar to that of nicotine, so that the nerves can be relaxed without the continuous dosage of nicotine....
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 30, 2010 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
Pediatric Tui Na, also know as Chinese Pediatric Massage, is a technique employed by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine that influences a child’s energetic flow in the same way as acupuncture, but uses gentle massage to activate the various points...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 30, 2010 | Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture was originally developed for patients with paralysed muscles due to facial paralysis or stroke. The result was so cosmetically profound that it was transformed into an anti-ageing beauty treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 30, 2010 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
Finger pressure is used to stimulate the acupoints and meridians on the left palm and arm of infants. Pressure on specific combinations of acupoints help open and balance energy pathways that have been restricted thus promoting the flow of Qi and blood in the...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 30, 2010 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
The dried leaves of the herbal moxa, are made into strip and burned along the meridians over the skin. Moxibustion is particularly effective in the treatment of arthritis, asthma, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is also used to boost one’s immune system, and to...
by Dr. Sara Kinnon | Apr 14, 2010 | Acupuncture
Cupping has long been used as a supplementary therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. It involves the application of glass cups via heat and suction, placed on the back to promote energy circulation, aid in detoxification, and boost general immunity....
