Meg The Acupuncturist

08/27/2025

✨ Acupuncture for Irregular Cycles ✨

A regular menstrual cycle is one of the body’s best signs of balance — but stress, hormonal shifts, and lifestyle factors can sometimes throw it off.

Acupuncture works by gently regulating your body’s natural rhythms. 🌿

Here’s how it can help with irregular cycles:
🔹 Supports healthy hormone regulation
🔹 Improves blood flow to the reproductive organs
🔹 Calms the nervous system + reduces stress
🔹 Encourages ovulation and balanced cycles

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the menstrual cycle is a reflection of overall health. By addressing the root cause — whether it’s stress, stagnation, or deficiency — acupuncture helps bring the body back into harmony.

💛 Your cycle doesn’t have to feel unpredictable.

Acupuncture offers a safe, natural way to find balance. 😌❤️

08/20/2025

Yes, acupuncture can help with menopause symptoms!

🌸 Acupuncture Can Help With That! 🌸

Acupuncture is a natural and effective way to alleviate common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances.

✨ Benefits of Acupuncture for Menopause:

Reduces Hot Flashes: Find relief from those sudden waves of heat.

Balances Hormones: Helps regulate mood and reduce irritability.

Improves Sleep: Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to peaceful sleep.

Boosts Energy: Feel revitalized and ready to take on the day.

Discover the holistic approach to menopause with acupuncture and reclaim your well-being. 🌿✨

07/14/2025

😴 Having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested?

You’re not alone—and acupuncture offers a natural, gentle way to support deeper, more restorative sleep.

✨ How acupuncture supports better sleep:

🧠 Calms the nervous system – Treatments help guide your body into a parasympathetic (“rest + digest”) state, soothing stress and anxiety.

💤 Regulates sleep cycles – Acupuncture can help balance melatonin and cortisol levels, supporting a more stable circadian rhythm.

💓 Nourishes the Heart + anchors the Shen – In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sleep issues are often related to the Heart and Shen (our mind/spirit). Acupuncture brings grounding and emotional calm.

🌿 Addresses root causes – Whether it’s stress, hormonal shifts, or overthinking, acupuncture treats the underlying patterns keeping you up at night.

✨ You deserve restful nights and energized mornings. 😌

07/09/2025

🌿 How Acupuncture Supports Your Nervous System 🌿

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode?

Acupuncture is a powerful tool to help calm your nervous system and bring your body back into balance. 🧘‍♀️✨

✨ Here’s how it works:
💉 Gentle needles stimulate specific points that signal your body to:
• Shift from sympathetic (stress) mode ➡️ to parasympathetic (rest + digest) mode
• Lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels
• Increase feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine
• Regulate heart rate, digestion, and sleep patterns

🌬️ Think of it like a reset button for your body + mind — helping you feel more grounded, clear, and calm.

🔄 Especially helpful for:
• Anxiety + overwhelm
• Burnout + stress
• Insomnia
• Digestive issues
• Hormonal imbalances

💗 Acupuncture doesn’t just treat symptoms — it helps regulate your whole system, so you can heal from the inside out.

📍Ready to find your calm again? Let’s work together to support your nervous system naturally.

04/16/2025

Come see me for some acupuncture!

We have Acupunture appointments available tomorrow ( Thursday April 17) with Meg The Acupuncturist

Call us to book yours at (506)215-2225 or follow this link to book online!

https://salisbury-chiropractic-and-rehab.cliniko.com/bookings

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03/11/2025

✨ Acupuncture & Emotional Balance: The Science Behind It ✨

Ever feel like your emotions are all over the place—especially before your period?

You are not alone! 😭

Hormonal fluctuations throughout your menstrual cycle can impact neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, making you feel moody, anxious, or even down. But here’s the good news: acupuncture can help regulate your nervous system and bring your emotions back into balance.

Here's how acu helps through your cycle:

➡️ Menstrual Phase (bleeding): Eases fatigue, calms the nervous system, and supports healthy blood circulation.
➡️ Follicular Phase (post-period): Increases energy and promotes mental clarity by enhancing blood flow to the brain.
➡️ Ovulation: Helps regulate estrogen and progesterone balance, supporting mood stability and reducing stress.
➡️ Luteal Phase (PMS time!): Lowers cortisol and boosts endorphins to ease mood swings, anxiety, and bloating.

Your emotions don’t have to control you—regular acupuncture helps your nervous system adapt and thrive through every phase of your cycle. 💆‍♀️💖

01/21/2025

🥶 ❄ Stay Healthy and Warm with Traditional Chinese Medicine! (TCM) ❄ 🥶

Brrr! Today seemed like the perfect time to make a post about staying warm with TCM. Here's how to stay cozy and healthy in these freezing-cold temperatures:

1️⃣ Warm Your Core with Healing Foods
🍲 Enjoy soups and stews made with warming ingredients like ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and black pepper. These boost your Yang energy and improve circulation.

2️⃣ Protect Your Kidneys
🧣 Your lower back and feet are linked to Kidney Qi. Keep them warm with layers, fuzzy socks, leg warmers, and undershirts to protect your lower back.

3️⃣ Sip on Herbal Teas
☕ Brew a cup of ginger tea with a touch of honey or my personal winter favourite, chai tea! It’ll warm you from the inside out.

4️⃣ Acupressure for Warmth
👋 Press or massage the LI4 (He Gu) and ST36 (Zu San Li) points to promote circulation and boost immunity.

5️⃣ Avoid Cold Foods
🚫 Say no to raw salads, icy drinks, and cold leftovers today. These can deplete your energy and make it harder for your body to stay warm.

Remember, staying warm isn’t just about comfort—it’s essential for your health!

Need more personalized advice? Book an acupuncture session, and let’s balance your Qi together.

Stay warm fellow Maritimers! 💛

01/07/2025

Looking forward to helping you achieve your 2025 health goals! 🥳🥰

11/26/2024

🌟 Menopause Wellness Tips from TCM 🌟

Did you know that what you eat can ease menopause symptoms and restore balance? Here’s some TCM diet tips for supporting your body through this transitional time:

💧 Nourish Kidney Yin:
* Eat: Cooling foods like sesame seeds, black beans, spinach, tofu, seaweed, pears, and bone broths with goji berries & Chinese yam.
* Avoid: Spicy, fried, or overly warming foods that worsen hot flashes.

🔥 Strengthen Spleen Qi:
* Eat: Warm, cooked meals like congee, brown rice, sweet potatoes, and lentils, with ginger or cinnamon.
* Avoid: Cold/raw foods that burden digestion.

🌞 Boost Yang Energy:
* Eat: Warming foods like lamb, chicken, walnuts, ginger, and cinnamon stews.
* Avoid: Too much cold or raw food that drains energy.

🌿 Support Liver Qi:
* Eat: Greens like spinach, dandelion, artichokes, citrus, and a splash of vinegar or pickled veggies.
* Avoid: Alcohol, greasy foods, and too much caffeine.

💦 Stay Hydrated:
* Drink: Nourishing teas like chrysanthemum, licorice, or lotus seed tea.
* Avoid: Excessive coffee or black tea, which can dry you out.

🚫 Limit Dampness:
* Avoid: Dairy, sugar, fried foods, and alcohol, which can worsen bloating and joint pain.

✨ Embrace these tips alongside acupuncture treatments to feel balanced, vibrant, and supported during menopause.

Ready to take the next step? Book your session today! 🌸

11/14/2024

In TCM, menstrual cramps are often seen as an imbalance in the body’s energy (Qi) and blood flow, commonly due to stagnation in the liver or a deficiency in the spleen.

Acupuncture and acupressure can help regulate these imbalances and bring relief.

Here are 3 key acupuncture points often used for menstrual cramps:

LI-4 (Hegu) – Located on the hand, between the thumb and index finger. LI-4 is a powerful point for pain relief, helping to stimulate the flow of Qi and blood, particularly for pain and tension in the lower abdomen.

LV-3 (Taichong) – Found on the foot, between the first and second toes. LV-3 is the main point for moving Liver Qi and is commonly used to relieve pain caused by Liver Qi stagnation, which is often the underlying cause of menstrual cramps.

SP-6 (Sanyinjiao) – Located on the inner leg, about four finger widths above the ankle bone. SP-6 nourishes the blood and strengthens the Spleen, helping to alleviate cramps, bloating, and fatigue associated with menstruation.

By applying gentle acupressure to these points, you can help regulate Qi flow, reduce pain, and promote relaxation during your cycle. If you’re experiencing menstrual discomfort, consider incorporating acupressure into your self-care routine, or consult a licensed acupuncturist for professional treatment. ✨

11/04/2024

🌸 Acupuncture Can Help With That! 🌸

Acupuncture is a natural and effective way to alleviate common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances.

✨ Benefits of Acupuncture for Menopause:

Reduces Hot Flashes: Find relief from those sudden waves of heat.

Balances Hormones: Helps regulate mood and reduce irritability.

Improves Sleep: Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to peaceful sleep.

Boosts Energy: Feel revitalized and ready to take on the day.

Discover the holistic approach to menopause with acupuncture and reclaim your well-being. 🌿✨

11/04/2024

✨ Boost Your Immunity with Acupuncture! ✨

As we head into colder months, let’s discuss ways to support our immune systems. Acupuncture has a long history of enhancing the body's natural defences. Research shows that acupuncture can positively impact immune function by reducing stress, balancing energy, and even boosting the production of immune cells. 🦠💪

🔍 How does it work? Studies have found that acupuncture helps regulate the body’s inflammatory response and promote immune homeostasis. Research published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that acupuncture may increase levels of white blood cells, which play a key role in defending against infection and illness. Additionally, acupuncture is shown to support the release of endorphins, reducing stress, which is closely linked to a healthy immune response. 🧘‍♀️

📚 Curious to learn more? Here is a study and resources to check out:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1566070210000573

By tapping into the body’s natural healing power, acupuncture is a gentle yet effective way to stay resilient through the season. 🌱✨

Whether you’re looking to maintain wellness or fortify your immune system, consider acupuncture as part of your holistic health journey.

👉 Ready to book a session? Let’s work together to boost your body’s defences! Link in my bio to book with me!