The Acupuncture Turning Point

In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is a warming herb that is especially useful during the winter months. In Chinese medicine terms, it helps the body to “dispel cold and dampness” and raises your Qi and yang energy, which in Western terms could be considered as “boosting the immune system”.

And unlike some of the other traditional medicinal herbs, ginger is readily available in regular grocery stores. So, it’s easy to make this immune-boosting drink at home to help ward off all those colds and flus this winter!

*** How to Make a Hot Ginger Tonic ***

Boil 2 tablespoons (about 2 inches worth) of fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced, in 4 cups of water for 10 minutes. If you like it stronger, increase the boiling time to 20 minutes. Strain out the ginger slices as you pour it into a cup, and stir in a tablespoon each of honey and lemon juice.

Enjoy the taste and the health benefits!

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

*Swipe through* to see all the ways we can help with TMJ (jaw joint) dysfunction✨. We strive to create long-term healing, not just temporary pain relief!

We keep an excellent resource on our bookshelves called “The TMJ Healing Plan: Ten Steps to Relieving Headaches, Neck Pain and Jaw Disorders” by Cynthia Peterson, a physiotherapist who specializes in TMD syndromes.

We refer to this book for many of our treatment plans and strategies. We also have a few copies of the book on hand that we offer for sale at cost.

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📱 780-437-7723
🌐 www.acupunctureturningpoint.ca
📍 #203, 7609 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB

Did you know you can get hot stone and hot towel therapies with your massage? ✨

Especially now that winter is upon us, heat therapy can be a wonderful addition to your massage!

Marisha still has a few spots available over the holidays, check our website for her schedule.

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In addition to promoting relaxation, heat promotes blood and lymph circulation and speeds healing from chronic inflammation. The soothing effect of heat reduces pain and facilitates the massage.

Hot towels can be used to give relief from sinus issues or facial pain, and are a helpful tool to fully release those last bits of tension at the end of a treatment. A hot, moist towel applied to the low back, or neck or other painful area can create a luxurious, immediate and deep sense of relaxation before massaging the area.

We now have a special towel heater in the massage room to keep them at just the right temperature. These towels are ready for you in any massage service.

Hot stones hold their heat longer than towels and so give a deeper state of heat pe*******on. Marisha is skilled at applying just the right pressure to slide the stones along, or if you like, the stones can just be left in place for a while.

The special smooth stones are different sizes and shapes to get just the right fit. They're kept ready in a hot water bath and sanitized between clients.

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Ask us about adding heat therapy with your next massage! You can book your appointment through our website (acupunctureturningpoint.ca) or call 780-437-7723.