Body-Love
Thought Catalog: We need to LOVE our bodies MORE
Author: Health Collective
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We Need to Support Moms Who Breastfeed, Not Shame Them
As we begin to lay down our foundations in client-base and infrastructure of our Mom & babe acupuncture, we’re reminded about how special having this service available to new mothers can and will be. Not only is it a safe and nurturing space for mom’s to take well-deserved down time. It’s also a space that…
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Acupuncture for every age!
Brave 10 year old Paige with pokes and blue toes. Photo courtesy of her mother :) www.jenniferletham.com
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VIDEO: How does acupuncture work?
Awesome, simple and graphic arts video by RMIT University! WATCH & ENJOY!
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The Yin & Yang of Baby Making
What do yin and yang even mean and what do they have to do with fertility? First, let’s clarify the terms. Yang energy is active and hot. It’s what we use to get things done. We decide what we’re going to do and we do it. Compare this to the act of falling asleep. It…
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Paying it forward
Today, Monday March 19, 2012 a serendipitous accumulation of enlightening information appeared in my tiny micro-universe of social media. And, it got the wheels turning (faster) – those who know me, know very well that my wheels don’t ever stop turning. The idea of redefining the idea of wealth, consumerism and currency. That there are…
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In solidarity, acupuncture is made by ‘punks
Community acupuncture – as practised by self-styled ‘acupunks’ – is a radically different vision and philosophy for the practice of acupuncture in the West. Patients are seen in a group setting, which allows for treatment to be conducted via a high-volume, low-cost sustainable business model. Spa settings and excessive Chinese medicine theory are unnecessary with…
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Dodging the burn-out: a holistic guide
Disclaimer: I am merely speaking from personal experience – as someone living with a chronic illness, an educator, an acupuncturist, person of colour, peaceful social activist and social entrepreneur. I have no background in feminism, anti-colonialism, religion or any specific spiritual practice. I have been conscious to keep the nature of this article as neutral…
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My list of 3 things I love about Heart & Hands Community Acupuncture, by Dawn Marie Smith
In the raw and utterly spontaneously authentic. The longest and loveliest love letter our little poke factory has received to date! We love our work and we’re tickled pink that our clients love it just as much. Peace to you Dawn (our favorite princess & the pea). ~Christina Chan, R.Ac. Here it is, fuelled on…
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Strength in numbers
The world can be a cruel and tough place, fast paced and harshly unforgiving. I was reminded of my working class privilege on a weekly basis when take the elevator ride up to the 3rd floor of the Access Health Centre and step into the bustling headquarters of AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI). I worked with…
