Meg Rector, Registered Acupuncturist

when during your pregnancy would it be beneficial to see an acupuncturist? anytime! acupuncture & traditional chinese medicine can help during all the different stages of pregnancy, including postpartum!... first trimester: acupuncture & chinese herbal medicine treatments during the first trimester are typically more frequent and focused on holding the baby in the uterus, boosting energy and keeping the mind calm treating symptoms such as: habitual miscarriages stress & anxiety morning sickness spotting or bleeding fatigue headaches second trimester: the focus of this trimester depends on the symptoms, with treatments typically being less frequent treating symptoms such as: stress & anxiety insomnia fatigue back pain headaches carpal tunnel swelling constipation heartburn third trimester along with treating any of the continuing symptoms from the second trimester, acupuncture and at home acupressure/ moxibustion can help prepare the body for labour labour preparation: improve fetal positioning promote release of oxytocin stimulate contractions dilate & ripen cervix pain relief during labour labour induction postpartum the postpartum phase is all about helping the mother recover and heal from childbirth treating symptoms such as: postpartum anxiety & depression fatigue difficulty breastfeeding after birth pains c-section recovery urinary incontinence * * * * * #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #acupunctureworks #moxibustion #cupping #guasha #milton #miltonstrong #miltonmoms #mississauga #streetsville #mississaugamoms #oakville #oakvillemoms #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth #pregnancy #pregnantlife #miscarriage #postpartum #postpartumjourney #motherhood #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietyrelief #backpain #fatigue #breastfeeding

what aspects of women's health can acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine help with? this is the question I plan to answer over the next couple months! acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine have a long history of helping women with many aspects of their health... over the next couple of months, I will share some common conditions I treat, as well as some different modalities I use, to help bring balance to the lives of women some topics we will cover are: periods & pms symptoms pcos fertility pregnancy menopause if there are any specific conditions or modalities you would like to learn more about, feel free to leave them in the comments below!

when would I incorporate electro-stim to an acupuncture treatment? anytime there is stagnation! electro-stim acupuncture is a powerful treatment option that helps improve circulation of qi and blood, thereby relieving muscle pain and tension. It provides continuous stimulation to a larger area of the body by having the current travel between the needles that are connected... studies have shown beneficial results for the following health concerns: acute pain chronic pain, including arthritis muscle spasms sports injuries neurological diseases paralysis * * * * * #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #acupunctureworks #milton #miltonstrong #miltonmoms #mississauga #streetsville #mississaugamoms #oakville #oakvillemoms #pain #painrelief #tension #muscletension #musclepain #musclespasm #backpain #necktension #chronicpain #arthritis #sportinjuries #painfree #painmanagement #cupping #cuppingtherapy #guasha

how can we support our health as we transition into spring? with the warmer weather comes a time for growth and new beginnings. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the organ system that corresponds with spring is the liver. This means that if you have a liver imbalance, it is most likely to flare up and become aggravated in the spring. The energy of the liver tends to flare upwards when it’s out of balance, resulting in tension, frustration and pain to help support the liver, we... need to focus on moving both our body and mind to help settle any tension or over activity. Using the fresh energy of spring allows us to set new goals and move forward with direction and purpose, allowing the body to restore balance signs of liver imbalance: premenstrual symptoms (PMS) irritable bowel syndrome headaches & migraines easily angered or frustrated muscle & tendon tension eye problems excessive stress how to restore balance: exercise adequate sleep meditation & mindfulness healthy diet including: leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables blueberry, strawberry, grapefruit crab, shrimp, trout, whitefish flax, pine nuts, sesame, olive oil things to avoid: sedentary lifestyle stress & over work cold foods, excessive sugar excessive caffeine & alcohol greasy, fried & spicy foods * * * * * #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #milton #miltonmoms #mississauga #mississaugamoms #streetsville #erinmills #oakville #oakvillemoms #acupunctureworks #pain #painrelief #cupping #cuppingtherapy #painfree #painmanagement #guasha #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietyrelief #womenshealth #hormonebalance #hormones #hormoneimbalance #periodcramps #period

when would I incorporate electro-stim to an acupuncture treatment? anytime there is stagnation! electro-stim acupuncture is a powerful treatment option that helps improve circulation of qi and blood, thereby relieving muscle pain and tension. It provides continuous stimulation to a larger area of the body by having the current travel between the needles that are connected... studies have shown beneficial results for the following health concerns: acute pain chronic pain, including arthritis muscle spasms sports injuries neurological diseases paralysis * * * * * #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #acupunctureworks #milton #miltonstrong #miltonmoms #mississauga #streetsville #mississaugamoms #oakville #oakvillemoms #pain #painrelief #tension #muscletension #musclepain #musclespasm #backpain #necktension #chronicpain #arthritis #sportinjuries #painfree #painmanagement #cupping #cuppingtherapy #guasha

how can we support our health as we transition into spring? with the warmer weather comes a time for growth and new beginnings. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the organ system that corresponds with spring is the liver. This means that if you have a liver imbalance, it is most likely to flare up and become aggravated in the spring. The energy of the liver tends to flare upwards when it’s out of balance, resulting in tension, frustration and pain to help support the liver, we... need to focus on moving both our body and mind to help settle any tension or over activity. Using the fresh energy of spring allows us to set new goals and move forward with direction and purpose, allowing the body to restore balance signs of liver imbalance: premenstrual symptoms (PMS) irritable bowel syndrome headaches & migraines easily angered or frustrated muscle & tendon tension eye problems excessive stress how to restore balance: exercise adequate sleep meditation & mindfulness healthy diet including: leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables blueberry, strawberry, grapefruit crab, shrimp, trout, whitefish flax, pine nuts, sesame, olive oil things to avoid: sedentary lifestyle stress & over work cold foods, excessive sugar excessive caffeine & alcohol greasy, fried & spicy foods * * * * * #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #milton #miltonmoms #mississauga #mississaugamoms #streetsville #erinmills #oakville #oakvillemoms #acupunctureworks #pain #painrelief #cupping #cuppingtherapy #painfree #painmanagement #guasha #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietyrelief #womenshealth #hormonebalance #hormones #hormoneimbalance #periodcramps #period

why does a TCM acupuncturist look at your tongue? looking at the tongue is the primary form of observation in a TCM initial assessment. It gives a deeper look into what is happening within the body and can help make the diagnosis more definite for the practitioner when performing a tongue diagnosis, a TCM acupuncturist will look at three main things:... the different areas of the tongue, because each area is associated with different organ systems: front = heart & lung middle = spleen & stomach back = kidney & bladder sides = liver & gallbladder the tongue body: colour - pale, red, deep red, purple form - swollen, teeth marks, cracks, deviated, rigid, flaccid, quivering the coating on the tongue: quality - thick/thin, moist/dry, sticky peeled colour - white, yellow, grey, black how’s your tongue looking today? * * * * * #acupuncture #acupuncturist #herbalmedicine #chineseherbalmedicine #cupping #guasha #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #milton #mississauga #streetsville #oakville #acupunctureworks #tonguediagnosis

when do I recommend including an herbal formula in a treatment plan? they are a great addition to most acupuncture treatments! a formula can help prolong the effects of a treatment or addressing the underlying root cause of the condition or imbalance... traditional Chinese herbs have been used for thousands of years in China. Herbs can be taken individually or as part of a formula and can be takenas pills, a powder or in raw herb form chinese herbal formulas can help treat: pain insomnia, anxiety, stress headaches, dizziness, fatigue digestive conditions gynaecological concerns skin conditions cold & flu symptoms asthma, sinusitis, allergies * * * #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #chinesemedicine #chineseherbs #chineseherbalmedicine #milton #mississauga #oakville #acupunctureworks #painmanagement #stressrelief #anxietyrelief #hormoneimbalance #periodcramps #pms #fertility #infertility #pregnancy #menopause #hotflashes #pcos #endometriosis #allergies #asthma #acne #eczema #acidreflux #ibs #crohnsdisease

Did you know that YOU CAN NOT STRETCH FASCIA It is not a contractile tissue like muscle Rather, it is a web of connective tissue that glides through it's ...liquid matrix. When it is restricted or stuck, it is not because it has gotten "tight" or contracted, it is actually adhered down Fascia responds best to gentle prolonged pressure (what we do at Myofascial Release Mississauga) rather than stretches. A good example of this is the IT Band which is a thick band of Fascia, the IT Band is not something you can stretch....BUT it can be released #itband #itbandstretch #itbandpain #itbandproblems #myofascialreleasetherapy #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #mississauga #streetsville #johnbarnesmyofascialrelease #healing #neckpain #backpain #chronicpain #sciatica #sportsinjury #injuryprevention #pediatrics #prenatal #postpartum #selfcare #myofascialrelease #fascia #mfr

With the recent re-opening of health care clinics, I thought this would be a great time to share a blog post about what you can expect during your first Chinese Medicine Acupuncture treatment! I wrote this blog post awhile back so some things have changed with the new Covid-19 procedures (such as an emailed questionnaire as opposed to talking face to face), but overall it describes exactly what you can expect from a treatment with me! If you have any questions or are interest...ed in learning more about what can be treated through Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. If you are interested in booking at appointment with me, I am available in Milton at Milton Back Doc and in Mississauga at Myofascial Release Mississauga :) https://www.acupuncturehalton.com//what-to-expect-in-your-

Cupping is one of my favourite modalities used in a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment! Check out my most recent blog post where I answer some commonly asked questions :) https://www.acupuncturehalton.com//cupping-frequently-aske

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE LOOKS AT THE EFFECTS OF STRESS & ANXIETY? Including some tips you can do at home to help relieve these symptoms! https://www.acupuncturehalton.com//how-can-acupuncture-tre