Dr. Taryn Zest "Balancing your Health"

02/17/2026

Accepting new patients! Give us a call at 403-252-5553. 📞

02/17/2026

All great points to balance hormones. 🌼

🌸 Balance & Support Hormonal Health: Acupressure to Support Estrogen Levels

Irregular periods, hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness, or low energy can sometimes be linked to hormonal imbalance. These acupressure points are traditionally used to help support endocrine balance, nourish the reproductive system, improve circulation, and promote overall hormonal harmony.

🔹 Acupressure Points to Support Estrogen Balance:

K1 (Kidney 1) – Center of the sole of the foot
👉 Helps ground the body, nourish Kidney energy, and support hormonal stability

CV12 (Conception Vessel 12) – Midline of the abdomen, halfway between the navel and breastbone
👉 Supports digestive strength and nutrient absorption, which are essential for hormone production

CV17 (Conception Vessel 17) – Center of the chest, level with the ni***es
👉 Regulates Qi, reduces stress, and supports emotional balance linked to hormonal health

SP6 (Spleen 6) – Inner lower leg, about four finger-widths above the ankle
👉 A key point for women’s health; supports menstrual balance and reproductive function

🌀 Technique:

Apply gentle to moderate pressure for 1 minute per point
Massage slowly in small circular motions or hold steady pressure
Breathe deeply and relax your abdomen and chest
Practice 1–2 times daily for ongoing hormonal support

✨ Supportive Tips:
✔ Eat balanced meals with healthy fats and adequate protein
✔ Manage stress through breathing exercises or meditation
✔ Get regular moderate exercise
✔ Prioritize quality sleep
✔ Maintain a healthy body weight

⚠️ Note:
Acupressure may help support hormonal balance, but it does not replace medical evaluation or hormone therapy when needed. Consult a healthcare professional if you experience severe symptoms, sudden menstrual changes, or persistent hormonal concerns.

02/17/2026

Sounds like an amazing year of transformation. 🔥 🐎 🧧

🔥🐎 Mark your calendar! Feb 17, 2026 The Year of the Fire Horse begins.

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year today! It’s the year of the fire horse.🔥🐎

May this year help you move forward with courage, and chase what truly sets your soul on fire. Time to Shed old skin, and burn away what no longer serves you. 🐍🏮

Wishing you prosperity, good health, laughter and love. Gong Xi Fa Cai 🧧 💫

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day! Wishing you all an amazing day filled with lots of love, joy and of course chocolate. 💘 🌹 💝 🍫

02/12/2026

Hi Friends, it's that time of year again when I give away my annual Lunar New Year's Gift Basket! It's my way of giving back to my clients who have all been so amazing. 🧧

The basket features some of my favorites, including delicious Purdy's chocolates and delightful Bed Bath & Body Works products. 🍫

To be entered into the draw, please leave a positive review on my page. I'll be announcing the winner on February 17th, the day of the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Horse begins with some Luck and Presents! 🎁

Click on the reviews tab at the top of the page to add yours today. 💌

Much appreciated. ❤️
Dr. Taryn Zest

02/04/2026

Had to try out the new trend going around lately. It’s actually a pretty cool caricature of me as a TCM doctor. 👩🏼‍⚕️ ☯️ 🌿

01/30/2026

Amazing research on how Acupuncture affects stem cells.🔬

A groundbreaking discovery from Taiwan is bridging traditional medicine and modern science. Researchers at China Medical University have shown that acupuncture doesn’t just relieve pain—it can trigger stem cells to repair damaged organs naturally. Electroacupuncture at specific points, like ST36 (Zusanli) and GV20 (Baihui), stimulates the bone marrow to release mesenchymal stem cells into the bloodstream. These stem cells then travel to injured tissues, differentiate into organ-specific cells, and release healing factors.
Within 24 hours, stem cell levels in circulation increased by 300%, providing a measurable biological explanation for acupuncture’s therapeutic effects—beyond placebo. Stroke patients treated with electroacupuncture within 48 hours recovered 40% better than those with standard care. Liver cirrhosis patients showed reduced fibrosis markers, while heart attack survivors experienced improved cardiac function.
This discovery is rewriting how Western medicine views acupuncture. For thousands of years, it was considered purely traditional, yet science now shows a sophisticated, measurable mechanism for healing. Ancient practices are finally being validated through modern imaging and cellular tracking, revealing that needle stimulation can activate the body’s own repair systems.
The message is clear: acupuncture is more than sensation—it’s a biological trigger for regeneration, showing how centuries-old practices can integrate with cutting-edge science.

01/23/2026

Give us a call at the clinic to start your year off right. 403-252-5553. 📞

At Calgary Spine and Sport it is our patients that matter. We don't rush appointments, and we don't provide cookie-cutter care. We provide the time you need for real conversations, real answers and we give you what YOU need, not what the patient that came before you needed.
If you are looking for the care and compassion that we provide, give our clinic a call. Our team works together to get you what you are looking for. Call today. 403.252.5553 or email us at info@calgaryspineandsport.com

01/20/2026

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01/17/2026

Great Acupoint for leg pain and any tendonitis! 🦵🏻

GB-34 (Yanglingquan) Point ⭐
A gentle daily press for smooth flow and joint ease.

🌿 Blood Pressure Support
• Encourages natural circulation
• Helps release tension

🌿 Liver & Gallbladder Harmony
• Promotes energy flow
• Reduces stagnation

🌿 Movement & Flexibility
• Eases stiffness
• Supports active mobility

✨ Daily Benefits
• Relaxed body
• Steady energy
• Balanced wellness

01/13/2026

Very interesting research! 🔬

Taiwanese researchers discovered acupuncture triggering stem cell release healing damaged organs naturally. Scientists at China Medical University found that electroacupuncture at specific meridian points stimulates bone marrow to release mesenchymal stem cells into circulation, which then migrate to injured organs and promote tissue repair. This mechanism explains acupuncture's therapeutic effects through measurable biological processes rather than placebo.

Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for thousands of years, but Western medicine dismissed it as placebo due to lack of biological mechanism. Taiwanese researchers using advanced imaging and cellular tracking discovered that needle stimulation at specific points triggers measurable stem cell mobilization—providing the first clear biological explanation for acupuncture's effects.

Electroacupuncture (needles with mild electrical current) at ST36 (Zusanli point) and GV20 (Baihui point) causes a 300% increase in circulating stem cells within 24 hours. These mobilized stem cells express homing signals drawing them to damaged tissues—injured liver, heart, kidneys, or brain—where they differentiate into organ-specific cells and release healing factors. It's like acupuncture triggers the body's internal repair dispatch system.

Stroke patients receiving electroacupuncture within 48 hours of stroke showed 40% better functional recovery than those receiving standard care alone. Liver cirrhosis patients showed reduced fibrosis markers. Heart attack survivors demonstrated improved cardiac function. The mechanism is entirely biological—traced stem cells from bone marrow to damaged organs. Skeptical Western physicians are reconsidering acupuncture given this mechanistic evidence. We're discovering that ancient healing practices work through sophisticated biological mechanisms science is only now capable of detecting.

Source: China Medical University, Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2025