Acupuncture

Acupuncture During Pregnancy

Prenatal acupuncture has been used for thousands of years with no contraindications to help patients conceive and then support a healthy pregnancy and uncomplicated delivery. Chinese medicine identifies more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected with pathways called meridians that conduct vital energy or Qi throughout the body. Illness or symptoms are associated with an imbalance [...]

PMS, Menopause, Hormones and Traditional Chinese Medicine

In a normal cycle, estrogen and progesterone hormones work together to maintain a woman’s menstrual cycle, each playing an important role. In the follicular phase, the ovaries secrete estradiol to produce eggs. After ovulation, the space once occupied by the egg becomes the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone - about 20 mg/day. During pregnancy the [...]

Acupuncture Boosts Fertility by 65%

Acupuncture might not be the first thing you think of for fertility, but maybe it should be. Studies confirm acupuncture helps, even when undergoing standard therapies like in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, Acupuncture raises the odds of a successful in vitro fertilization by 65%. [...]

Acupuncture: Traditional Chinese Medicine Effective for Insomnia

Insomnia is a common disorder characterized by a difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, and is often associated with functional impairment while awake. Daytime functional impairment from insomnia includes drowsiness, irritability, depression, and occupational impairment. Insomnia affects about 40% of women and 30% of men. Insomnia is listed by the World Health Organization as [...]

Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture in the treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes is a major health problem worldwide. Blood sugar regulation attained by standard methods alone is often not adequate to avoid common secondary effects of diabetes including cardiovascular diseases, degenerative eye conditions, limb numbness and pain, skin ulceration, and kidney failure. Thus, investigating other avenues for aiding the treatment of diabetes and its secondary consequences [...]

Acupuncture Clears Seasonal Allergies

What a great time of the year, beautiful weather, flowers in bloom and fresh smells. The worst thing for many is seasonal allergies. Prescription and over-the-counter medications are widely available, but do nothing to help overall health and prevention of allergies, plus come with a host of side effects. Natural remedies such as acupuncture, however, [...]

About Lifestyles

Lifestyles Wellness Spa & Fitness Center Inc. opened in 2005 at 1180 Stellar Drive, Newmarket, Ontario. We specialize in professional complementary healthcare and lifestyle management for the entire family. Our center is the first facility in York Region to offer various professional treatment modalities in one place and is conveniently located 2 minutes from the 404 highway.

About Kelly Linstead

Kelly Linstead is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Registered Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Reflexologist, Personal Trainer and Hatha Yoga Instructor, Registered with CTCMPAO the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, a member of Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture and founder of Lifestyles Wellness Spa & Fitness Center.

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