Dr. Taryn Zest "Balancing your Health"

01/08/2026

Great point for any elbow pain and also Lung Qi. 🫁

That sore throat, hand tension, or low energy along the arms isn’t just fatigue—it often reflects stagnant Lung energy and weak upper-body Qi.
LU-11 (Shaoshang), located at the tip of the thumb, is the last (extremity) point of the Lung meridian, perfect for clearing heat, improving circulation, and supporting respiration and arm energy.

Fun fact 💡
In traditional body mapping, the Lung meridian runs from the chest to the thumb, connecting the lungs, arms, and hands. Activating LU-11 helps release energy blockages, support breathing, and calm the mind.

🌿 LU-11 (Shaoshang – Tip of Thumb)
• Location: Radial side of the thumb, just above the nail
• Clears heat and supports lung function
• Helps with sore throat, coughing, or thumb tension
• Promotes smooth energy flow along the arm

How to activate gently
• Use the opposite thumb or fingertip to press or massage LU-11
• Gentle, small circular motions for 1–2 minutes per thumb
• Breathe slowly and deeply while pressing
• Repeat daily for both hands

🌿 Benefits of LU-11 Activation:
• Supports respiration and Lung Qi
• Reduces hand and thumb tension
• Improves circulation along arms and upper body
• Calms the mind and promotes energy flow

Daily benefits ✨
• Freer thumbs and hands
• Relaxed arms and shoulders
• Improved breathing and circulation
• Increased vitality and calm mind

01/07/2026

Du20 is a great point to apply acupressure to help with focus and bring mental clarity. 🧠

🎆 Happy New Year Self-Care Countdown #5

Close the Year with Clarity and Intention

As the year comes to an end, take a quiet moment to reset your mind.

GV20 (Baihui) supports mental clarity, focus, and inner calm—perfect for intention-setting and entering the New Year with a clear, centered mind.

01/06/2026

It’s that time again for my rates to catch up to the rest of the world! Starting January 1st, 2026, all of my services will increase by $5. 💵

In Chestermere my rates are now:
Initial Consultation $135
60-minute Acupuncture/Massage $100
45-minute Facial Treatment $90
90-minute Acupuncture/Massage $120

The same rates apply to massage therapy, but with a 5% GST applied. 💰

I appreciate your understanding. 🙏🏻
Dr. Taryn Zest

01/05/2026

Such a powerful Acupuncture point! 👩🏼‍⚕️

Spleen 4 (SP4) is a well-known acupressure point in Traditional Chinese Medicine that plays an important role in supporting digestive health and spleen–stomach function. Stimulating SP4 is commonly used to help relieve symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, and digestive weakness related to poor nutrient absorption. In TCM theory, the spleen is responsible for transforming food into energy (qi), so activating SP4 is believed to enhance digestive efficiency and help maintain stable energy levels throughout the body.

Beyond digestion, SP4 is also associated with regulating the flow of qi and blood, particularly in the abdominal and pelvic regions. This point is often used to help ease menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and sensations of heaviness caused by dampness accumulation in the body. As a key opening point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), SP4 is frequently included in holistic treatments aimed at balancing reproductive health, supporting internal organ harmony, and reducing emotional tension that may influence digestive and hormonal imbalances.

01/02/2026

My schedule resumes regular hours next week starting on Wednesday the 7th. Call to book at 403-252-5553. 📞 ☎️ 📱

🌿 Acupuncture Therapy: Your Winter Wellness Starts with a Pinpoint of Healing. ❄️✨
Soothe seasonal aches, boost circulation, and restore balance — one precise point at a time. Feel the calm, the warmth, and the healing from within. 💆‍♀️🌸
Book your acupuncture session today at Calgary Spine and Sport and embrace holistic winter wellness! 🌟
📍 Visit us: 6707 Elbow Dr SW # 224, Calgary, AB T2V 0E4, Canada
📞 Call us: 403-252-5553
📧 Email us: info@calgaryspineandsport.com

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Last year was the year of the snake and shedding old skin. This year is of the horse which brings new momentum to 2026. Wishing you all good health this year. 🍾🥂 🐎

12/31/2025

Liver 3, is a Great Acupressure point to relieve stress! 🦶🏻

🎆 Happy New Year Self-Care Countdown #4

Emotional Reset Before the Year Ends

The end of the year often brings mixed emotions—stress, excitement, reflection.

LV3 (Taichong) helps ease emotional tension, irritability, and restlessness, allowing your mind and emotions to settle before welcoming a fresh start.

12/31/2025

Cheers to our final moments in 2025. Welcoming a fresh start to 2026!🥂🍾 🎇

12/31/2025

Very cool shift in the Chinese new year animals this year. 🐍 🐎 🧧

2025 asked you to go inward. To shed layers that once kept you safe, to sit with discomfort long enough to see through old illusions, and to release what no longer matched who you were becoming. The energy of the Snake was never about speed — it was about truth. Slow, deliberate transformation. The kind that happens quietly, from the inside out.

2026 arrives with a different invitation. After the shedding comes movement. After the release comes direction. The Horse doesn’t ask you to stay small or cautious — it asks you to move with clarity, courage, and trust in your own momentum. This is the year where inner work turns into outward action, where sensitivity becomes strength, and where the freedom you cultivated internally finally begins to shape your external life.

This isn’t a contradiction — it’s a continuation. You couldn’t run before you shed. You couldn’t lead before you softened. The Snake prepared you. The Horse carries you forward. 🖤

12/30/2025

Great points for Sciatica issues! 🦵🏻

A study examined the effects of stimulating massage points UB40 (Weizhong), SP9 (Yinlingquan), and SP6 (Sanyinjiao) in cases of urinary retention. The researchers found increases in bladder adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and intravesical pressure—the pressure exerted by the contents of the urinary bladder. Because bladder ATP is involved in volume-related reflexes together with intravesical pressure, these findings suggest a possible physiological mechanism. The authors concluded that stimulation of UB40, SP6, and SP9 can significantly increase intravesical pressure and bladder ATP levels, which may help explain their potential therapeutic effect on urinary retention.

12/29/2025

Have a Happy & Healthy New Year! Click on the link to check out my yearly newsletter and learn some new health tricks. 🎇 👩🏼‍⚕️ 🎊 . - https://mailchi.mp/35066520b0dc/openingsoon-21421050

12/28/2025

☀️ Such a great supplement!

Here’s why a simple vitamin caught the attention of cancer researchers.

In a clinical trial, taking high dose vitamin D3 during chemotherapy was associated with a 2.3 times higher tumor clearance rate compared to standard treatment alone. Researchers observed that patients with higher vitamin D levels responded more effectively to chemotherapy, showing improved treatment outcomes.

Vitamin D plays a role far beyond bone health. It influences immune function, inflammation control, and cell growth regulation. Scientists believe adequate vitamin D levels may help the immune system better recognize and attack cancer cells while also making tumors more sensitive to chemotherapy.

During cancer treatment, vitamin D deficiency is common due to reduced sun exposure, appetite changes, and metabolic stress. Restoring levels may support the body’s ability to tolerate treatment and enhance its effectiveness, rather than acting as a direct cancer cure.

Researchers emphasize that these findings are promising but not a standalone solution. High dose supplementation should only be considered under medical supervision, especially during chemotherapy, because excessive vitamin D can carry risks.

Still, this study highlights how supporting the body’s internal environment can influence treatment outcomes. Sometimes progress in medicine comes not from new drugs, but from understanding how simple nutrients interact with complex therapies.