As I had mentioned in an earlier post I recently attended a seminar given by Debra Betts on acupuncture in pregnacy. She also did a one day semniar on acupressure in pregnancy which I also attended. 
 Wow, what a useful tool for the support people to learn in order to help with pain relief during pregnancy. […]

POSTED April 30th, 2008 By Michelle Hughes

 I recently attended a course in Vancouver by Debra Betts who is an acupuncturist from New Zealand and the authour of” The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy”. I was very excited to see her because I have had her book since it first came out and have had success with using her treatment suggestions. Debra works closely […]

POSTED March 27th, 2008 By Michelle Hughes

 A study involving nearly 3500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs are more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs. According to the Cochrane library journal herbs not only relieved pain but reduced the recurrance of the condition over three months.
 ” All available measures of effectiveness confirmed the overall superiority of Chinese herbal […]

POSTED February 1st, 2008 By Michelle Hughes

 I am very excited to announce that Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic now has its own onsite herbal pharmacy. We are using the Sun Ten line of Chinese herbal granules. These herbs are of the highest quality and have been tested for any heavy metals, pesticides or contaminants. They are site licensed […]

POSTED January 24th, 2008 By Michelle Hughes

I am just heading off today to Vancouver to take a course on the treatment of Poor Ovarian reserve with Chinese Medicine. We will be learning about ways to improve ovarian function in women with advanced maternal age as well as ways to reverse premature ovarian function in younger women. I will give you more […]

POSTED January 11th, 2008 By Michelle Hughes

I want to wish everyone a joyful holiday season and a happy healthy 2008. I am very excited about this coming year at Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as I will be continuing my training in treating sub fertility for both men and women as well as taking some very exciting courses on acupuncture […]

POSTED December 28th, 2007 By Michelle Hughes

 I recently came across an article on the New York Times titled “Hold the Chemicals , Bring on the Needles” which I was very excited about and wanted to discuss further. This article is discussing the benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture something I definitely agree with!!!
 Cosmetic acupuncture, specifically the Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture system which I […]

POSTED December 18th, 2007 By Michelle Hughes

 Acupuncture treatments will be included for the first time in Canada as a supplementary benefit for Medical services Plan premium assistance recipients by April 2008. Premium assistance patients with a combined family income of $28 000 will receive $23 per visist for a maximum combined 10 visits of supplementary benefits. Pateints are only covered for […]

POSTED November 14th, 2007 By Michelle Hughes

 Thanks to all who attended my open house on October 24th in celebration of Acupuncture and Oriental Mediicne day. It was a great bunch of people who came with lots of interesting questions. An informational talk was given on Chinese medicine, the treatment mehtods used, what to expect form a visit and some ailments that Chinese medicine […]

POSTED November 1st, 2007 By Michelle Hughes

October 24th is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine day. At Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic we are hosting a free information session between 1-3:00 pm. This is an opportunity to meet with the practitioners, have a look around the clinic and have your questions answered regarding Chinese medicine. Come down and see how […]

POSTED October 18th, 2007 By Michelle Hughes