Acupuncture for Cravings?
Mar 08 2018
Acupuncture is widely known as an effective support for quitting smoking. We see good results with using acupuncture to treat all kinds of cravings, including food cravings.
Acupuncture for Narcotic Addiction and Withdrawal
Jan 27 2017
by Stef Cordes and Lisa Baird People often come to us for help with pain that is being partly managed by opioid painkillers, like Tylenol […]
Community Acupuncture During “The Holidays”
Dec 05 2016
Not everyone celebrates this time of the year. And the holidays can be incredibly isolating, especially at a time when family, celebration, and joy take centre stage in media, in stores, at work, and in our social circles. Even people who do enjoy this time of year often report feeling quite stressed in December. Community acupuncture can help.
Community Acupuncture for Trauma Recovery
Oct 14 2016
Acupuncture is an excellent non-verbal therapy for the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Injury; you don’t have to tell us any details of the trauma in order to get help with its impacts.
Community Acupuncture and Burnout
Mar 18 2016
Burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion brought on by prolonged stress and/or overwork. Besides exhaustion, other symptoms include moderate-to-severe digestive problems, chronic pain, depression, poor immunity, low libido, difficulty concentrating, a deep cynicism, and (so unfair!) difficulty sleeping. It is painfully common, and acupuncture can help.
How We Can Help With Grief and Bereavement
Dec 01 2015
This time of year can amplify grief. Community acupuncture can be very supportive through the slow, difficult and messy stages of grieving.
Support for People Doing Shift Work
Mar 17 2015
Anyone who’s worked shift work knows that it can be hard on the mind and the body. The good news is, community acupuncture can help with a lot of the adverse effects of working weird hours …
Community Acupuncture for Heartbreak
Feb 12 2015
“Can acupuncture help with a broken heart?” is a common question at GCA. The short answer is Yes.
Acupuncture for coping with winter
Jan 28 2015
The days are getting longer, but this still tends to be a challenging time of year for many of us. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects […]