Blaise T. Ryan Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
361 Churchill Ave N. K1Z 5C4 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy New Year! Looking forward to working with you in 2021. . We are still open, back on January 4th, as regulated health professionals may continue working. Rest assured we will continue to follow strict health protocols to help keep everyone safe. . Here’s to a healthier year ahead for everyone! ... . . . . . . . #newyears #tcm #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuncture #newyearseve #ottawa #myottawa #westboro #yearoftheox #2021 See more

Cold Season Immune Boosting Tips: Tip 5 If your feet are cold and your head is hot, yin and yang are reversed - and the door to illness is open - according to TCM. This is because three important meridians originate in the feet: Spleen, Liver and Kidneys. These systems are vital to the health of the immune, reproductive and digestive. If you have any issues with these, keep your feet warm during the winter months with thick socks, good boots and warm slippers. If your fe...et are always cold, take daily hot foot baths to warm them up. You can put a few slices of ginger in the water to help the heat penetrate better. The water should be hot enough so your skin is pink when you take them out. (We also have a limited supply of herbal moxa warming bath soaks that I sourced in Japan available at the clinic. PM us if you want some, they are exceptional in warming up the feet & body.). . . . . . . . . . #acupuncture #acupunctureottawa #myottawa #ottawa #westboro #coldseason #qi #healthyliving #immune #healthyliving #winter #canadianwinter #exercise #traditionalchinesemedicine #immunesystem #chinesemedicine #tcm #happyfeet #warmfeet See more

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used since the onset of the pandemic in China and Asia, and now more and more countries are using these herbs to fight cold/flu symptoms and strengthen the Lungs and immune system. http://global.chinadaily.com.cn//WS5fcd6163a31024ad0ba9a02

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Cold Season Immune Boosting Tips: Tip4 Too much time indoors weakens the immune system.Make a plan to do some outdoor winter activities. The key is to find a winter sport that seems fun or exciting to you.Get more clothes or invest in better winter gear if that helps to get you outside. Then just do it! Don't overthink it or listen to your doubts.Step outside of your comfort zone, you’ll feel so good after! The body loves exercise & fresh air. . .... . . . . . . . #acupuncture #acupunctureottawa #myottawa #ottawa #westboro #coldseason #qi #healthyliving #fluseason #hiking #healthyliving #winter #canadianwinter #exercise #traditionalchinesemedicine #topchoice #getoutside #freshair See more

Cold Season Immune Boosting Tips: Tip 3 Sleep & rest more. The body heals and regenerates during rest & sleep. Thecoldand dark seasons are more Yin, and since your body is a part of nature, it also craves more Yin during this time of year. Balance stress with rest and recharge with stillness. Investing time to put your feet up, nap and sleep in this season will help your body deal with the harsher weather and winter blues. . .... . . . . . . . #acupuncture #acupunctureottawa #myottawa #ottawa #westboro #coldseason #qi #healthyliving #fluseason #tcm #winter #Traditionalchinesemedicine #sleep #rest #heathyliving #balance See more

Cold Season Immune Boosting Tips: Tip 2 Boost your immune system with herbs, mushrooms and supplements. Medicinal mushrooms are powerful Qi tonics that help keep you healthy and resilient against getting sick. There are a lot of natural and safe herbs that you may want to keep on hand in case you feel like you’re coming down with something. We carry the best quality ones at our clinic. . Stamets 7 by Host Defence is my favourite mushroom immune formula, which I take ever...y day.We carry all these herbal formulas at our clinic.Limited quantities available.Contact us if you would like to pick some [email protected] or call 613-702-5377 . . . . . . . . . #acupuncture #acupunctureottawa #myottawa #ottawa #westboro #coldseason #qi #healthyliving #fluseason #stamets #medicinalmushrooms #tcm #hostdefense #mushrooms #traditionalchinesemedicine #immune #herbalmedicine See more

This was a very difficult decision because I know so many of you in the middle of treatment plans and benefiting from acupuncture. I also know how valuable acupuncture and Chinese medicine is for boosting immunity. However, in my TCM training we were drilled about infectious diseases, so Im very aware about the current risks - and I believe that if everyone cooperates together now, this virus will pass us by sooner with fewer fatalities. . While I am in good health and I... want to be on the front lines helping you all as much as possible during this time, and while I always follow best hygienic practices in my clinic, I recognize that social distancing and self-isolation remains our best defense against this virus. This is why, in the spirit of protecting the most vulnerable of our population, I am choosing to close my clinic for two weeks. All appointments that are scheduled during this time will be rescheduled as soon as possible. . The time to act is now, before there is a major outbreak, at which point it will be too late. There is no doubt that the virus is already circulating in our society much more than we know. If everyone carries on as normal and waits to see, the virus will spread to damaging proportions. . We dont need to panic or to stress, we need to respond intelligently. So that the virus will pass us by sooner than later. . If any of you require herbal formula refills or would like to do a Skype consultation with me over the next two weeks, please email [email protected] or call 613-702-5377. . . Wishing you all the very best in health and wellbeing. . . . . . . . . . #acupuncture #acupunctureottawa #myottawa #ottawa #westboror #covoid19 #coronavirus #tcm #traditionalchinesemedicine

Having studied infectious diseases in TCM school, Im very aware of the risks that this particular #coronavirus poses to our vulnerable population. As such, in the interest of public health to flatten the curve and slow its progression, through social distancing, Ive decided to close my clinical practices for two weeks. If you have an appointment with me, Alyssa will be contacting you to reschedule. If we all work together and make these short-term sacrifices, we can prevent a major spike here and it will pass us by sooner than later. Stay healthy everyone!

Clinic Update Re: COVID-19 We are taking every precaution to prevent the spread of this virus at our clinic. In light of the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, we are writing to inform you of measures our clinic has instituted to protect you, other patients, our staff and colleagues....Continue reading

Your path with heart is the one that keeps you smiling. Above all, this is YOUR life. You get to decide your own destiny. What do you want your life to stand for? How happy and fulfilled to you want to be during the limited time that you are here on earth? Whatever makes you and those around you smile the most thats where your heart is. Follow your own unique path with heart. Dont settle out of fear. Reach for your dreams if thats what makes you smile. Remember its not... only about what you do, but also how you do it. Your life may be 90% aligned, but maybe your health is just whats lagging? Maybe you need to step out of your comfort zone more. Maybe you need to stand up for yourself more? Maybe you need to stand down and let those around you stand up more? Connect with that sacred place in the center of your chest, allow it to bring peace and satisfaction to your soul, and live from there. . . . . . . . . . . . #ottawa #myottawa #merbleue #nature #naturewalks #winter #health #wellness #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedecine #ottawaacupuncture #topchoice2020 #healthtips #fitness #balance See more

It doesnt really matter what kind of exercise you do, as long as you move your body and breathe deeply. Cardiovascular exercise is proven to be good, but you dont need to do it every day as long as you do it sometimes. Find some form of activity that requires you to move around and do it a couple of times a week. Qigong, tai chi, yoga, cycling, walking, tennis, swimming, skating, skiing, team sports there are so many options. Dont choose something you think you should ...do, instead find something that you enjoy because then you will make more of an effort to do it. . . . . . . . . . . . #exercise #fitness #ottawa #rideaucanalskateway #health #balance #acupuncture #tcm #winter #explore #grow #myottawa #lifestyle #ottawa #chinesemedecine #healthtips See more

Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Growth is our nature. If youre not growing, youre automatically dying Author unknown. Think about it, if a plant isnt growing, its deteriorating and wilting. Humans are like plants, we need to keep growing. Our comfort zones are the edge of what we know. Explore the unknown a little. Stretch yourself past your limits. Cross something new off of your bucket list. Take a class, learn a new skill. Grow and thrive. . . . .... . . . . . . #acupuncture #tcm #ottawa #growth #myottawa #westboro #health #lifestyle #traditionalchinesemedecine #qi #healthtips #fitness #goodvibes #balance #chinesemedecine See more

Make breakfast as nutritious as possible. Weve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Its true. Heed this wisdom and watch your health, digestion and energy in the day increase. Based on Chinese medicine, it is in the morning that your stomach and digestive energy is the strongest. Avoid empty carbohydrates and high sugar foods (like toast, sugar cereals, pastries, muffins, etc). Look into Japanese breakfasts for some great ideas for nutrient-packed... morning meals. Never skip breakfast. The worst thing you can do is have only a coffee for breakfast. This will deplete your adrenals, dehydrate you, throw off your chemical balance and starve your cells of nutrition. Even if you have the habit of eating very little or nothing, force yourself to eat a solid nutritious meal and you will add years of health on to your life. . . . . . . . . . #healthylifestyle #traditionalchinesemedicine #breakfast #healthyeating #ottawa #westboro #myottawa #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #balance #selfcare See more

Silence your mind daily. Dozens of scientific experiments and studies have proven the beneficial effects of meditation. Not only does it lower cortisol levels, which reduces internal inflammation, but it also helps clear the mental and emotional clutter that can easily build up due to todays hectic and demanding world. Meditation is really a way to be still and silence the mind. It doesnt matter what kind of meditation you do. Take 5 minutes twice a day to just do nothing b...ut focus on breathing and allow your mind to become silent. Silencing the mind isnt only achieved through meditation. Art, yoga, tai chi, walking, bird watching, exercise and many other relaxing and rejuvenating activities can induce the silent mind. Even if you just get 30 seconds of a silent mind, this emptiness is like a trash can for the build-up of stress. For every second of mental silence you achieve, you gain 1 minute of productive, vibrant and effective healthy energy. Its a positive return on investment that is well worth your time and effort. . . . . . . . . . . . #acupuncture #ottawa #myottawa #chinesemedicine #medicinachinesa #tcm #medicine #health #meditation #balance #acupunctureworks#acupuncturepoints #integrativemedicine #acupunctureclinic #acupressure #acupunctureheals #easternmedicine #medicinanaturale #naturalmedicine #westboro See more

Happy New Year of the Yang Metal Rat! The Year of the Rat begins on January 25th, 2020 (tomorrow!) and is the first year of the twelve year cycle of the Chinese horoscope. As such, this is a great year for beginnings, new projects, new relationships and new opportunities. ...Continue reading

Last appointments of the year of the pig! Weve had a couple of last minute cancellations, so we have some rare evening openings at the Ottawa clinic for Wednesday, January 22nd - book online at www.blaiseryan.com or call 613 702 5377.

Happy snowy Friday everyone! January can be a time where we look to our resolutions to build habits for the future. While building up a healthy relationship with fitness, remember, dont overdo it! Some people get addicted to exercise and they end up exhausting their bodies by exercising too much. Find the balance thats right for you and enjoy recovery after exercise. . . . .... . #westboro #qi #qienergy #allergies #exercise #balance #fitness #resolutions #myottawa #fitness #acupuncture #healthylifestyle #healthtips See more

Happy New Year! Thank you for choosing us as the recipient of the 2020 Top Choice Award for Excellence in Acupuncture! We are more committed than ever to providing each and every patient with the best care possible - if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please feel free to give the clinic a call at 613 702 5377. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! . . .... #ottawa #acupuncture #topchoiceawards #ottawaacupuncture #chinesemedecine #health #positiveenergy #healthylifestyle #acupunctureworks See more

Thank you all for another awesome year! The clinics will be closed until Jan 6th, and messages will be returned starting Jan 2nd. We are now booking for Jan 22 and on, and appointments can be booked through our portal at http://www.blaiseryan.com. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a joyous New Year!

Get enough sleep & rest. Our internal organs and cells repair themselves and build up Qi-Energy during sleep. You should get at least an average of 7-8 hours of solid restful sleep a night. Getting adequate rest and sleep will do wonders to build your Qi-Energy. Balance stress with rest. Even if you dont get enough sleep, then make a point of resting during the day, so you can let your body rebuild the Qi. If youre always moving and going, then youre burning Qi. You need t...o rest to build it. Follow the example of Lemon, one of Alyssas new foster kittens. Rest up! . . . . #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #health #balance #sleep #health #healthylifestyle #acupunctureworks #ottawa #myottawa #westboro #qi #qienergy #allergies #exercise #balance #westboro See more

Thank your for selecting us as an official nominee for the Top Choice Awards! Voting is open until December 20th! Vote for us for your chance to win - https://www.topchoiceawards.com/vote?query=acupuncture :) . . . #ottawa #westboro #topchoice #topchoiceawards #nominee #acupuncture #health #wellness #chinesemedicine

How to tell the difference between heart and mind? The heart whispers, the mind screams!

Maintain good posture. Our Qi-Energy flows through what are called meridians in the body. These are channels of circulation that connect our internal organs with our limbs and head. When your slouch or maintain a bad posture, then the meridians get blocked and the Qi-Energy cant flow. This can cause all kinds of health problems like pain, allergies, digestive issues, chronic illnesses, etc. If you dont think you have a good posture, then seek professional help. Learn qigo...ng, do yoga, get acupuncture, rolfing or other therapy to help realign your body, open your meridians and build your Qi-Energy. . . . #circulation #meridians #posture #acupuncture #health #chinesemedecine #westboro #qi #qienergy #myottawa #westboro See more

Breathe steadily and deeply. Breathing is one of the ways we build Qi-Energy. Keep conscious of your breath throughout the day, while at work, shopping, driving, walking or doing anything. Many people with allergies tend to breathe shallow or hold their breath too much. Practicing breathing exercises, yoga, qigong, meditation or tai chi are all good ways to get more in touch with your breathing. . . .... . . #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #health #balance #acupunctureworks #ottawa #myottawa #westboro #qi #qienergy #allergies #breathing #energy #balance #westboro

What a way to spend our Saturday afternoon. Im very proud of my son Aven, (and myself) for completing our first 2 minute ice bath à la @iceman_hof . Thanks so much to @officialjacobmark and @jessica.clifford for making this possible and putting on such an excellent #wimhofmethod workshop. Ive been taking cold showers regularly for almost 2 years and have experienced first hand the health benefits, but the ice bath is next level! Very rejuvenating!!! Im looking forward to doing more! . #icebath #coldexposure #wimhof #acupuncture #naturalhealth #strongimmunesystem #naturallyhealthy #breathingexercises #qigong #taichi #traditionalchinesemedicine #ottawaacupuncture #ottawa #ottawaevents #acupuncturist @ Kanata Recreation Complex

Last weekend I had the delightful opportunity of taking a 4-day training with Dr. Eileen Han and my old friend Christian St. Pierre, two passionate apprentices of the late famous Dr. Tan. The training was on Dr. Tans Balance Method and Tawainese acupuncture techniques and approaches. The only thing I love more than learning itself is learning more about Chinese medicine. . . #acupuncture #balancemethod #tungacupuncture #academyofacupuncture #eileenhanacupuncture #herbalmedicine #chineseherbalmedicine #taiwaneseacupuncture #japaneseacupuncture #japanesemoxibustion #cosmeticacupuncture #acupuncturehealing #electroacupuncture #energyhealing #naturalhealth #acupuncturist #tcm #ottawaacupuncture #chinesemedicine #naturalmedicine #ottawa #blaiseryan #traditionalchinesemedicine @ Montreal, Quebec

Great podcast by TCM/health genius, Michael Smith breaks down the science, myths and benefits of cold showers, fasting, and breath work. Ive personally been doing daily cold showers for over a year and a half. Usually twice a day, I have to admit that I almost never want to do it, but after I always feel amazing! Ive experienced the benefits of better sleep, more stamina, less physical stiffness and increased mental clarity. Theres a real neurological science that expl...ains how these ancient, but recently rediscovered practices (thanks primarily to Wim Hof) affect our health so positively. . If you listen to one health podcast this summer, listen to this one. . Then, go try a 30 second cold shower at the end of your normal hot shower. I usually start by putting my arms and legs under the cold water, then work to my core and head. Stay cool! See more

One of my patients pointed out today that I graduated 15 years ago today from Chinese medical school. Its hard to believe its been fifteen years of clinical practice. You know what they say, time flies when youre having fun! . #acupuncture #foreverlearning #herbalmedicine #chineseherbalmedicine #japaneseacupuncture #moxibustion #cosmeticacupuncture #acupuncturehealing #electroacupuncture #energyhealing #naturalhealth #acupuncturist #tcm #ottawaacupuncture #chinesemedicine #naturalmedicine #ottawa #blaiseryan #traditionalchinesemedicine

Here is the latest addition to our family: Juniper Joan Patricia Ryan! Born on the 15th of April, happy and healthy! Emma-Leigh was so amazing throughout every step of pregnancy, labour and birth, and she is recovering very well. This little piglet is so lucky to have such an awesome older brother @aven_ryan. Were all in love with this little bundle of blessings

Only nature mirrors peace out there, so when youre in the hustle and bustle of daily life, find that peace within. #meditation, #acupuncture and #qigong are excellent ways to solidify that inner peace. This video was taken in the Beijing airport on my recent trip to Japan, I love how the yin and yang fish come in towards the end, do you see them? . #zen #innerpeace #yinyang #koi #herbalmedicine #chineseherbalmedicine #japaneseacupuncture #japanesemoxibustion #cosmeticacupuncture #acupuncturehealing #electroacupuncture #energyhealing #naturalhealth #acupuncturist #tcm #ottawaacupuncture #chinesemedicine #naturalmedicine #ottawa #traditionalchinesemedicine

Best way to start your day: the Remineralization Drink! Dissolve a quarter teaspoon of pure sea or Himalayan salt and the juice of half a lemon into pure drinking water. Drink first thing when you wake up on an empty stomach. Its rehydrating capabilities are especially important in the morning after the bodys natural fasting and detoxifying process. Throughout the night toxins are being cleared and pushed into the lymphatic system. If left stagnant, these toxins will accumul...ate in different parts of your body or be released through the skin, thus resulting in acne / inflammation / skin irritation. Being alkaline and metabolism-stimulating, this drink finalizes the detoxification process. I have recommended it with great results to a number of patients, especially those who find it difficult to establish a healthy breakfast routine. Excellent for growing teenagers and children as well (although the amount of lemon juice should be reduced if the child does not like sour). I was first introduced to this technique in @aubreymarcus book Own the Day, Own Your Life and have since personally experienced the innumerable benefits it offers the digestive system. So refreshing! Give it a try and let me know what you think! #morningroutine #hydration #hydrate #startthemorningright #loveyourself #healthybreakfast #wellness #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #naturalhealth #lemonwater #onnit #ottawa #foodasmedicine #antiinflammatorydiet

Jade is considered among the luckiest and most Feng Shui-positive plants because of its plump and rounded succulent leaves. This one was unfortunately exposed to subzero temperatures on our windowsill overnight about a month ago. Notice how the stems froze and effectively cut off exposure to the affected roots. New roots then appeared so the plant can anchor itself and begin again. A beautiful visual reminder of life after trauma and self-preservation. Are there parts of your life that need to be severed in order to make room for new growth? #rebirth #chinesemedicine #jadeplant #naturalhealing #naturalhealth #startingover

Heres a list of lucky foods to eat for Chinese New Year! Yum!!! Time to pig out!!! Pig

Xian Nian Kuai Le! Happy Chinese New Year of the Earth Pig!! The Pig (or boar) brings luck and abundance. But this is a strong Yin year, with the elements of Earth and Water in opposition so there will be more than a few challenges for some. I wrote a blog post to explain and show you how you can align yourself with these elements and turn bad luck into good luck this year! http://blaiseryan.com/year-of-pig