White Tiger Acupuncture

06/16/2024

This article has some evocative ideas and some nourishing concepts. From a Chinese Medicine perspective; hiking through the woods for a good long time, jogging along winding trails, or walking beside the river, lake or ocean are all nourishing for us.

We are ancient creatures (3 million years), we have a long history of walking through our days, and we have only recently learned to farm and sit down (10,000 years). Walking for an hour or so in any natural setting is good for moving our qi from organ system to organ system or element to element (Five Elements); we have an ancient, natural metabolism that is harmonized by movement in nature.

As the treadmill of life speeds up, sublime outdoor spaces help us tap into timescales that are longer, slower, planetary

06/09/2024

Acupuncture Summer Special! 4 treatments for the price of 2!
Reduce stress and rejuvenate before summer starts!

Book at www.matraea.com/aacupuncture

05/06/2024

Algorithms and the need to take social media breaks. You don’t need FaceBook, you need to leave your phone at home and go for a walk in nature or a canoe ride or a bike ride.

https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-social-media-algorithms-harmful-effects-on-mental-health #:~:text=Negative%20effects%20on%20mental%20health&text=From%20increasing%20levels%20of%20anxiety,It's%20a%20vicious%20cycle.

Hello, I'm Dr. Tiffany M. Smith, and I've dedicated my life to empowering people to take control of their mental health.

03/11/2024

For people who are experiencing low energy or low iron, brain fog, muscle degeneration, tendon tightness or fragility and more, check out this article on organ meats.
From an anthropological perspective, our species has interacted with organ meats for thousands of years. Only recently did we switch to focusing on the differences between the cuts of the muscle. There is far more nourishment in the organs than the muscle, but for those who prefer a steak over a liver, there are many supplements available.

Check out this evidence-based article for more information:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/organ-meats

02/26/2024

Some useful information about acupuncture.

Acupuncture may have some evidence-based benefits for anxiety symptoms. Researchers are still trying to determine the effect of acupuncture on specific types of anxiety, such as panic attacks, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here's what the research says and what you can expect during your....

02/14/2024

Offering acupuncture at the Matraea Centre in Duncan.
www.matraea.com/aacupuncture

Mondays 2pm-6pm
Fridays 7am-7pm

02/12/2024

Year of the Wood Dragon

-Harold J Alfred
Kwakwaka’wakw artist

02/12/2024

If you want to get more juicy information on the health benefits of bone broth, check out this article;

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bone-broth

From a Chinese Medicine perspective it; nourishes Blood, nourishes Essence, supports the Spleen, supports the Liver, nourishes the Brain.

From a Five Elements perspective it: nourishes Earth.

Extra tip: for breast feeding mothers, bone broth supports milk production.

11/17/2022

Hey Cowichan Valley folks, make the most of your benefits and come see Rod McLean R.Ac. at White Tiger Acupuncture for Chinese Medicine acupuncture! Now is the perfect time for resetting your nervous system and enjoying deeper sleep.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156488 -is-acupuncture

Acupuncture is an alternative therapy that involves inserting thin needles into targeted areas of the body. It can help treat chronic pain.

02/22/2021

Some information about Anxiety and how Acupuncture can treat it.

Special thanks to Very Well Mind writers.
https://www.verywellmind.com/acupuncture-for-panic-disorder-2584273

Learn how acupuncture, a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), can be used for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

01/03/2021

"Harmony is the energy that binds all things together."

-Anishinabe Teaching from the Seven Grandfathers

We are all walking through our lives in constant fluctuation of harmony and disharmony. Chinese Medicine is oriented towards bringing a state of harmony into the body and mind. 'Homeostasis' in Western terms. When we are more in harmony with ourselves, we are more flexible with our thinking; more resilient in times of stress; more nourishing with our choices;
More open to wonder and possibility.

When I walk in Monica Meadows, I feel wonder and possibility.

Book online: www.whitetiger-acupuncture.ca

12/17/2020

Leesa Dean, a local author and Selkirk College teacher, has been a patient of mine for a while. Here is what she has to say:

"I have been one of Rod's clients for years now, ever since he was a Chinese Medicine student. He has treated me for a vast array of conditions ranging from chronic sciatica to headaches, fatigue, and various temporary ailments. He's a knowledgeable and compassionate practitioner, but more importantly, every time I walk out of an appointment with him, I feel 1,000 times better. Often he is able to treat my symptoms in just 1-2 visits. Rod is a pillar in my self-care plan and I highly recommend him as a practitioner!"

Leesa

01/17/2019

https://www.drkellyann.com/combat-joint-pain-and-arthritis-with-bone-broth/

Bone broth is stunningly effective at battling joint pain & arthritis. Get ready to feel better—and maybe even jump for joy again. Learn more from Dr. Kellyann!