“I’m in good health, why would I need acupuncture?”
- By Kathy Traptow and Lynette James
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- 12 Apr, 2019
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This is a common question we hear in conversation with people and the best answer we can offer is that acupuncture is very effectively used to maintain health and vitality.
The origins of the medicine are to be preventative; acupuncture is as much, or more, preventative as it is curative. In ancient times, Chinese Medicine physicians were only paid when their clients stayed healthy!
Through our experience as acupuncture patients, students and now as practitioners, we’ve come to understand that everyone can benefit from a “Tune-Up”. Our bodies are constantly working hard to maintain an internal balance and by including acupuncture in your wellness plan, you are promoting the natural healing process to keep it functioning optimally.
The origins of the medicine are to be preventative; acupuncture is as much, or more, preventative as it is curative. In ancient times, Chinese Medicine physicians were only paid when their clients stayed healthy!
Through our experience as acupuncture patients, students and now as practitioners, we’ve come to understand that everyone can benefit from a “Tune-Up”. Our bodies are constantly working hard to maintain an internal balance and by including acupuncture in your wellness plan, you are promoting the natural healing process to keep it functioning optimally.
***Special offer for students of The Yoga Studio***
Are you curious about how acupuncture can benefit you?
We are offering a discount to students at The Yoga Studio of $25 off an initial consultation (Reg. $100 for $75). This is a comprehensive 90 minute appointment where we work with you to address your specific health needs, formulate a treatment plan and finish with an acupuncture treatment.
We’d love to talk with you to answer questions you might have or to book an appointment.
Kathy Traptow, RAC
kathytraptow.wixsite.com
403-710-5027
Lynette James, RAC
ljameswellness.com
403-512-9884
We are offering a discount to students at The Yoga Studio of $25 off an initial consultation (Reg. $100 for $75). This is a comprehensive 90 minute appointment where we work with you to address your specific health needs, formulate a treatment plan and finish with an acupuncture treatment.
We’d love to talk with you to answer questions you might have or to book an appointment.
Kathy Traptow, RAC
kathytraptow.wixsite.com
403-710-5027
Lynette James, RAC
ljameswellness.com
403-512-9884
Inhale: 1-2-3-4-5. Exhale: 1-2-3-4-5. If you’ve been doing breathing exercises to feel calmer, happier, and more focused, you know how soothing yoga is.
Despite being an ancient practice, yoga has become increasingly popular, and for good reason. It is suitable for people of all ages and effective for treating chronic conditions.
Interestingly, scientists have discovered that this practice has several mental health benefits. Let’s explore the relationship between yoga and well-being, as well as the evidence-based benefits of yoga.
Winter is here, it is that time of the year again when waking up early and practicing yoga becomes a difficult task and mostly ends up compromising it for an hour of extra sleep. But there are lesser-known facts about why we should practice yoga during winters and how it benefits us.
Spring is nature’s rebirth. Every year, when the soft green buds and the delicate pink blossoms appear on the cherry trees, we are given the opportunity to renew ourselves. In our yoga practice, this can be through a physical detox, a mental reboot or both.
So, it’s THAT time of year again. The cards are out, flowers and chocolates in the shops, and the candlelit tables are all booked up weeks in advance. With good reason, many of us find it all rather superficial and insincere. Perhaps some of us might join the cynical chorus asking why we need a specific day to express our affection for someone else. We may even go as far as to accuse the the forces of capitalism of driving demand for “stuff”. But I’m not here to monologue on the meaningfulness of St. Valentine’s Day, and I’m certainly not here to criticise anyone for wanting to express themselves or to show affection for someone else (we all need to be doing this more, not less).
Can yoga reduce anxiety?Yes! Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of yoga in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. In one study, women who participated in a three-month yoga program experienced significant improvements in perceived stress, anxiety, and depression. In another study, ten weeks of yoga helped reduce stress and anxiety for participants.
Happy New Year yogis! I’ve often found this time of year to be especially powerful in enhancing my yoga practice. Of course, yoga is always a powerful practice, but the gift of the new year brings deep reflection and introspection that can amplify processes of self-inquiry, expanding our spiritual awareness and commitment to yogic living.
