Best Health Acupuncture
2174 Major Mackenzie Dr. L6A3Y8 Vaughan, ON, Canada

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We will be taking some time off over the Christmas break to spend time with our family, but will be accepting appointments 2 days per week on Mondays and Wednesdays until the new year. If you would like to schedule an appointment please use our online booking system www.besthealthacupuncture.com (click the "book now" button) or call clinic reception at 905.553.9255 Happy Holidays!

The clinic will be open two days per week over the holidays. Please click the link to see our revised schedule and book an appointment.

IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY In these stressful times, many are tempted to fall into old patterns to relieve anxiety such as overeating, bingeing on television series, or increasing use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs. All of these represent attempts to take your mind off your worries, or in some instinctual way to alter the brain chemistry. However, there is one strategy for reducing stress and improving mood that also yields positive long-term effects more... conducive to happiness: physical activity. However, data shows that half of Canadians affected by a mood or anxiety disorder do not exercise on a regular basis1 . People who walk, run, bike or engage in some other form of physical activity, generally feel happier and less anxious. In addition to increased energy, physically active people get a sense of accomplishment in meeting personal fitness goals and pride in improved physical appearance produced by hours in training. Moreover, getting outdoors to train on a nice day is also known to stimulate the mind. Knowing the intense emotions we are experiencing in time of the COVID-19, we urge Canadians to put in place strategies to make time for physical activities in their daily routine,, mentions the president of the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance, Mrs. Kathie Sharkey RKin. Exercise is accessible to everyone and has health benefits that go beyond mental health. Sign up for a FREE 7-day eMentalFitChallenge below! https://www.cka.ca/en/echallenge

Going through fertility treatment is stressful enough and is made even more stressful by trying to balance a full workload with frequent clinic appointments and medications. I hear it time and again from my patients that they are running out of excuses for why they are late for work or taking days off. Most patients are afraid to tell their bosses because they are unsure of how they will react. Employers please be sensitive and compassionate to your employees going through this challenging time. Infertility is a disease just like any other and should not be discriminated against. https://hbr.org//employers-its-time-to-talk-about-infertil

Vitamin D supplementation has always been important for Canadians especially during the winter months. Now is a great time to start a daily Vit. D supplement in addition to as much outdoor time as possible https://www.ctvnews.ca//more-than-80-per-cent-of-hospitali

Proof that the mind is very powerful when it comes to healing https://www.cbc.ca//doctor-who-helped-people-meditate-thro

Check out our October newsletter - all about the intricate relationship between Fall, lungs and grief!

As York Region moves into the Grey zone (lockdown) on Monday December 14, we would like to inform you that acupuncture and TCM services are deemed essential and the clinic will remain open for in-person treatments. Your health and safety has always been our number one priority and we have been implementing the following safety measures as per the Ministry of Health and the CTCMPAO. Here's what you can expect at your appointment:... 1.Spacing out appointment times- we are operating at a reduced capacity and leaving a 30 minute gap between bookings to allow adequate disinfection of the treatment room in between patients. 2.No waiting room- please wait in your car and text me (647.299.4631) when you arrive. We will let you know when we are ready for you to come in. You will come through the back door and walk directly into the treatment room. 3.Personal Protective Equipment- your acupuncturist will be wearing a mask during treatment and when it is not possible to maintain physical distancing. It is expected for all patients and visitors to wear a mask as well. 4.Hand wash stations- please wash your hands or use the hand sanitizer provided when entering the building. 5.Symptom Screening- You will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at the time of booking and again when you arrive at the clinic. If you screen positive for symptoms, you will be referred for further testing and your appointment will be rescheduled. 6.Sinage- new sinage posted in the clinic on the symptoms of COVID-19, proper hand washing techniques and physical distancing reminders. 7.Infection Prevention and Control- Patient contact surfaces are cleaned and disinfected immediately after treatment and before another patient is seen. Common areas such as the bathroom are cleaned regularly and non-essential items have been removed (ie. magazines) 8.Only patients are allowed in the clinic- please arrive alone (no friends, family or children). If you need a translator or require a support person during your treatment this will be permitted. Thank your for your understanding and support as we navigate these times together. We are beyond happy to be able to remain open.

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Dates have been used around the world for centuries as a natural approach to preparation for labor. Several studies now support their effectiveness. Though we d...ont know exactly why, they do have an impact on the start and progress of labor - likely due to an impact on the hormone oxytocin which helps labor start and progress effectively. A 2011 study found that women who ate dates starting at 36 weeks were: Significantly more dilated when they got to the hospital Had a significantly higher rate of intact membranes Were significantly more likely to go into labor spontaneously (i.e. without induction) And had nearly half the length of first stage of labor A 2014 study found that women who ate dates from 37 weeks on had: Greater cervical dilatation at admission Higher success rates of labor induction when needed A 2017 study concluded that all the above was accurate and yet another study found that eating dates in pregnancy led to less bleeding immediately after birth. Any type of dates work! The dose is about 2.5 ounces of dates ( ~6 to 8 small dates or ~4 larger dates) daily, starting at 36 or 37 weeks and until labor begins. I love eating them plain, but you can include them in my herbal bliss bites (recipe on my IGTV), use them to sweeten cashew or almond milk, or include them chopped in yogurt or oatmeal. Amazingly, they also havent been shown to be a problem for blood sugar. Did you use dates to prep for your labor? Do you know a pregnant mama who is prepping for labor? Tag her in the comments below so she can learn about the power of this ancient medicine! #ideservebirthsupport #foodasmedicine #foodismedicine #prenatalcourse #prenatalclass #empoweredbirth #naturalbirth #naturalpregnancy #birthwithoutfear #herbalmedicine #herbalist #herbalista See more

We are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For You have been telling people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back and tell the people that this is the Hour. And there are things to be considered Where are you living?... What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Where is your water? Know your garden. It is time to speak your truth. Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for your leader. Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, This could be a good time! There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word ’struggle’ from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. --Hopi Elders' Prophecy, June 8, 2000

I love this quote because it is the perfect metaphor to explain the concept of yin and yang They are polar opposite entities that must exist together. And not only can they simply exist, they must exist together in HARMONY. Yin and yang are in a constant state of flux in the universe, our day-to-day lives and within ourselves. Too much or too little of either will through off the delicate balance and create chaos. It is important to recognize and nurture both the yin and yang aspects within ourselves. Neither one is "good" or "bad" as is the common misconception in our Western world. These opposites are complementary and interconnected, one can not exist without the other.

Rated one of the top three acupuncturists in Vaughan for the 3rd year in a row I started my practice in Maple in 2011 and have been proudly serving the Vaughan community ever since. It has been a pleasure working with each and every one of you and I cant wait to continue helping people achieve their health goals. If you would like to schedule and appointment please use the online booking system on out website: www.besthealthacupuncture.com

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We are thankful for YOU! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Best Health Acupuncture!

#cosmeticacupuncture Working on those "11s" a.k.a frown lines between your eyebrows that form the shape of the number 11 When you concentrate, squint, or frown, the muscles between your brows contract causing your skin to furrow and fold. After years of frequent contraction, those wrinkles can linger even after the muscles are at rest. #acupuncture can help to smooth out those fine lines by increasing blood flow to the area and encouraging collagen production ... For more information visit out website www.besthealthacupuncture.com

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We are back at the clinic following the guidelines from the Ministry of Health as well as the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of Ontario. Our Availability is: Monday 2-8pm Wednesday 11-5pm Friday 2-8pm... If you would to book and appointment please book online via our website: www.besthealthacupuncture.com or call reception at 905.553.9255 New patients welcome

BEACON digital therapy (iCBT) is now available free of charge to support Ontarians through stress and mental well-being concerns during COVID-19, funded by the Government of Ontario https://info.mindbeacon.com/btn542

Breastmilk is so amazing on so many levels, "OConnor said this finding suggests some properties of breast milk may counteract the virus, and she recently received funding to pursue research on that topic." https://www.utoronto.ca//pasteurizing-breast-milk-inactiva

With the birth of a baby also comes the birth of a mother. Maternal Mental Health matters and yet its constantly trivialized

Going to try this recipe tomorrow! #ilovekale https://cookieandkate.com/super-kale-pesto-recipe/

H a p p y C a n a d a D a y I took this photo in 2011 on a trip to Punta Cana. The locals affectionately refer to it as "Punta Canada" in reference to the all the Canadian tourists. Im so proud be Canadian here in my country, but also internationally. Celebrations may look a little bit different this year with many of community events being cancelled due to the pandemic, but I like to believe that our true Canadian pride will always reside in our hearts #truenorth #strongandfree #wethenorth #happycanadaday

McMaster University is offering free online treatment workshops for women who have been feeling depressed, down, or anxious after the birth of a baby. These wor...kshops are based on Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and are being offered as part of a research study. Women will be eligible to participate if they are living in Canada, over the age of 18, and have a baby under 12 months.

Welcome Back! Weve made some changes to our policies and procedures in order to ensure your safety while at the clinic What to expect at your next appointment: 1. Spacing out appointment times - we are operating at a reduced capacity and leaving a 30 minute gap between bookings to allow adequate disinfection of the treatment room in between patients. 2. No waiting room - please wait in your car and text me when you arrive. We will let you know when we are ready for you to ...come in. You will come through the back door and walk directly into the treatment room. 3. Personal Protective Equipment - your acupuncturist will be wearing a mask during treatment and when it is not possible to maintain physical distancing. It is recommended, but not mandatory, for patients to wear masks as well. 4. Hand wash stations - please wash your hands or use the hand sanitizer provided when entering the building. 5. Symptom Screening - You will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at the time of booking and again when you arrive at the clinic. If you screen positive for symptoms, you will be referred for further testing and your appointment will be rescheduled. 6. Sinage - new sinage posted in the clinic on the symptoms of COVID-19, proper hand washing techniques and physical distancing reminders. 7. Infection Prevention and Control - Patient contact surfaces are cleaned and disinfected immediately after treatment and before another patient is seen. Common areas such as the bathroom are cleaned regularly and non-essential items have been removed (ie. magazines) 8. Only patients are allowed in the clinic - please arrive alone (no friends, family or children). If you need a translator or require a support person during your treatment this will be permitted. Your health and safety is our number one priority and we hope that by implementing the above steps we can effectively help to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Clinic Hours: Monday 2pm-8pm Wednesday 10am-5pm Friday 2pm-8pm How to Book: Reception has not yet returned and we have temporarily closed online bookings. Please call: 647.299.4631 or email: [email protected]

Weve updated our policies and procedures to ensure your safety at the clinic. Heres what you can expect at your next appointment:

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"Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass. Its about learning how to dance in the rain." - Vivian Green After a 3 month hiatus I am beyond happy to announce that we have been given the green light to resume acupuncture treatments at the clinic!... I am in the process of preparing the clinic for a gradual re-opening and will be compliant with the operational requirements set out by the Ministry of Health as well as the return to work guidelines set out by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. As always, your health and safety is my number one priority and there will be a few changes to the way the clinic is run to ensure that we are continuing to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. I have closed online booking for the time being in an effort to limit the number of people in the clinic at one time and to ensure adequate spacing between appointments. If you would like to book please email [email protected] or call me directly 647.299.4631 (reception has not yet returned) and I will book you in. I will be in touch over the next couple days with more information on what you can expect at your next appointment as well as availability dates and times. I hope you all enjoyed the wonderful sunshine we had this past week and I look forward to seeing you all again at the clinic! -Amanda Barone, B.Sc, R.Ac, R.Kin Registered Acupuncturist & Kinesiologist www.besthealthacupuncture.com

Thank you to our Nurses! You are an integral part of the healthcare system. Your care and expertise is needed now more than ever as we weather the storm #healthcareheroes

Happy mothers day to all the moms, soon-to-be moms and grandmothers out there Lets not forget to give thanks to the mother of all mothers - Mother Earth

#ithank the team at Family Care Midwives for helping bring my two beautiful boys into the world. Thank you!!!

Posted @withregram @trulovebirthphotography Ever wonder whats going on in there when you are working so hard through all those contractions? Check out this c...ool video by @bundlebirth. What an incredible visual of what happens during labour! #birth #labourprocess #contractions #whatislabour #whatshappensinlabour #birtheducation #birthknowledge #understandingbirth #midwife

Preeclampsia Awareness Month is officially here!! Know the signs & symptoms and help spread the word! #preeclampsia #preeclampsiaawareness

The average menstrual cycle is 28-30 days. When your cycle is predictable and regular you have a much higher chance of conceiving every month (barring no other fertility issues). A cycle that is too long (more than 35 days), too short (less than 21 days), absent or irregular (comes at a different time each month) can be a huge hurdle when trying to conceive. Irregular cycles can indicate an ovulatory disorder. You may be ovulating too early or late in your cycle making it di...fficult to predict a fertile window or you may not be ovulating at all. Anovulation can be caused be PCOS, hypothalamic dysfunction, premature ovarian failure or pituitary adenoma. Acupuncture can help to regulate a womans menstrual cycle by balancing reproductive hormone levels and encouraging the body to release the right hormone at the right time. Depending on the underlying cause for your irregular cycles, you may also benefit from a integrative approach of acupuncture and prescription medication from your medical doctor. Like always, the treatments are customized and specific to your individualized needs, so you will need a thorough assessment and health history in order to determine the best plan of care. If you have more questions about acupuncture and your menstrual cycle please give me a call for a free 15min phone consultation. 647.299.4632 I would love to help #acupuncture #infertility #TCM #acupuncturevaughan #BestHealthAcupunctureClinic #fertilityacupuncture #pcos #irregularcycles #ttc

Throwback Thursday #tbt Celebrating our TCM Gradution with the Dream Tream. This photo was taken over 10 years ago, but is still one of my all time favourites. When I started acupuncture school in 2007, I never imagined making life long friendships. Yet here we are, more than ten years later....We have all grown so much as people and healers over the past decade and were only at the tip of the iceberg! Heres to another 10 years of friendship, learning, healing and changing peoples lives for the better @tstcm @ Toronto, Ontario

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is the leading cause of #infertility in women. The good news is: having PCOS doesnt mean you cant get pregnant. While the hormone imbalance and metabolic issues caused by PCOS may interfere with fertility is also favourably treated with a combination of conventional medications, vitamins, dietary changes, exercise, lifestyle changes and of course.... #ACUPUNCTURE Symptoms of PCOS include: -Ovarian Cysts (diagnosed via ultrasound) -Irregul...ar menstrual cycles (fewer than 8 per year) -Anovulation (Inability to release an oocyte aka ovulate) -Excess Androgen (male) hormones -Excess body hair, particularly on the face and chin -Increased body weight/high BMI (and difficulty losing weight with diet and exercise) -Low energy/fatigue -Acne -Moodiness -Insulin resistance Studies have shown that women who use acupuncture as part of an integrative approach to care have been able regulate their hormone levels and increase ovarian blood flow leading to higher pregnancy and live birth rates. The benefits of using acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that you will receive a customized treatment plan that treats YOU as a whole, not just the disease. PCOS presents differently for each person (some women dont even know they have it), so it is important to take a thorough assessment and identify the underlying imbalances that are causes the presenting symptoms. Using a holistic approach, a Registered Acupuncturist is able to assess and diagnose a body system disorder based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Treatments are based on your TCM diagnosis and main goal: having a baby! If you have PCOS and want to find out if acupuncture is the right fit for you please give us a call: 647.299.4631. I would love to help

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When most people begin their IVF journey they do not realize how long of a road they have ahead of them. The process is all consuming (physically, mentally and emotionally) and requires a huge commitment of time and finances. Additionally, many people do not openly share their fertility struggles with their friends and family which leads to deeper feelings of isolation and loneliness. Most people look for ways to increase their chances of IVF success with nutrition, exercise,... vitamins and supplements and of course... ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is the number 1 holistic treatment couples seek when undergoing IVF. Acupuncture takes an integrative approach to healing and the treatments are timed in accordance to the phases of your menstrual cycle as well as the stage of IVF you are in (follicle stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, implantation etc) while addressing your unique body constitution at the same time. Acupuncture has shown promising results to improve egg quality and quantity, endometrial thickness, fertilization rates, embryo implantation and decrease chances of miscarriage. The best party about acupuncture is that it also helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation which also has shown to improve IVF success. Navigating the IVF process can feel overwhelming and daunting, so having an experienced Acupuncturist in your corner can really make a difference by helping you feel at ease and stay calm. I have so much to say on this topic and I know this short post does not do it justice. If you still have questions after reading this please do not hesitate to give me a call to discuss your situation further: 647.299.4631. I would love to help! #acupuncture #infertility #IVF #TCM #Traditionalchinesemedicine #fertilityacupuncturist #amandabarone #Vaughanacupunctureclinic

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When it comes to fertility treatments, most peoples first instinct it to think the issue lies with the female partner. This couldnt be farther from the truth. In reality, 1/3 of fertility issues are due to male factors, 1/3 is due to female factors and another 1/3 is due to combined male and female factors. Testing the male partner is significantly easier and much less invasive than female fertility testing, so its always a good idea to have a semen analysis and blood work.... The most commonly diagnosed issue affect male fertility has to do with sperm quality - specifically motility, morphology, mobility, concentration and volume. The good news is the sperm is very sensitive to lifestyle and environmental changes, so making some improvements in those areas is always a good place to start. Improving diet, regulating stress, increased exercise, quitting smoking and of course #acupuncture can all make a huge impact on sperm quality. Spermatogenisis (the production of new sperm) takes about 3 months, so it is important to commit to a healthcare plan for a minimum of 3 months in order to see the changes. At Best Health Acupuncture we take a thorough health history and initial assessment in order to create a customized treatment plan specific to your individualized needs. To find out if this is the right fit for you please call us for a free 15 minute phone consultation: 647.299.4631 We would love to help See more