Student's killer on parole
Charges after investigation
Hostage was on captor 
Regulating power prices
Gen X is raking it in
LeBlanc laying groundwork
US vetoes UN resolution
$100M Nassar settlement
12 Trump jurors picked
Rates slow green economy
Vicinity hires president,
Record housing starts
Warriors ready for Round 2
Kalamalka Bowl cancelled
Rockets live to fight on
Rihanna's parenting ‘hack’
Tarantino scraps film
Munn talks cancer battle
Needle Notes
Achilles tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the large band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles tendinitis is...
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon - the thick, fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. Tendinitis causes pain and tenderness just...
Bed-Wetting
Bed-wetting, or involuntary nighttime urination, is a common occurrence for many children. It’s often simply a developmental stage, though an embarrassing...
Gastritis
Gastritis is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that all share a common symptom of inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be chronic or...
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by a constant dull pain throughout the body accompanied by fatigue and sleep disturbances. Symptoms can vary...
Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, often starting with a barely noticeable tremor...
Asthma & acupuncture
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition where the airways to our lungs narrow and swell. They produce extra mucus, and breathing becomes difficult. The most...
Acupuncture & quitting smoking
At some point, every smoker faces the prospect of quitting. On one hand, the serious health consequences of smoking and the fear of what it does to our health...
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is an overuse injury that affects the area where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony part of the outside...
Carpal tunnel syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway bound by bones and ligaments located on the inside of your wrist. It protects the main nerve to your hand and the...
Acid Reflux
GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease, is commonly known as chronic heartburn or acid reflux, because of the burning sensation in the chest and sometimes...
Insomnia
Insomnia is one of the most common medical complaints - more than one-third of adults have insomnia at one time or another, while 10-15% suffer from chronic...
Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where there is stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint leading to a limited range of motion...
Headaches
Headaches are a common ailment and can make life very difficult. Headaches can have a wide range of causes, but often the causes are not well understood, and in...
Knee pain
The knee is a complex joint that works much like the hinge of a door, allowing the joint to move backward and forward, but also has the ability to twist and...
Lower back pain
Lower back pain is a common complaint that we see often at the acupuncture clinic. It is most commonly attributed to chronic ligament strain, spinal...
Hay fever
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. This...
Ankle pain
The ankle joint is an intricate network of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles. It is built for both strength and flexibility, as it needs to bear the weight...
Elbow pain
The elbow is a complex joint formed by three long bones. Four sets of muscles help move the joint and are attached to the bones by thick tendons. Damage to any...
Acupuncture 101
I hope this article will help explain some of the basics behind acupuncture. One of the first things to understand when talking about acupuncture is the concept...
