Good luck guys! #NASA #ArtemisII

Your creations are sooooo cute!

Afraid of needles? You have options …
#acupuncture

A Peri-Party Celebrate mid-life at the Hot Flash Files' peri/menopause party, featuring a film screening, panel discussion, Q & A and snacks.

Calling Calgary women approaching or in menopause. Join me for an evening of information and community. Hotflashfiles.ca is hosting a Peri-Party and I'll be there as part of the panel. laureenmac.com/event/a-peri...

Sounds intriguing.

Those earrings are SO cute!

In TCM, quality sleep allows the body to restore blood, regulate the nervous system and support emotional balance.
Tip: aim for a consistent bedtime and reduce stimulation after 9pm.
#sleepwellyyc #12daysofwellness #restorativesleep #selfcare

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Good #hydration is essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being. An easy add to a #self-care routine.
🥛 Benefits include better digestion, better blood circulation & heart health, preventing kidney stones, healthy skin & better concentration & mood.
#12daysofwellness #healthylifestyle

He’s cute!

Menopause brings a variety of symptoms that can feel overwhelming. Acupuncture can help reduce symptoms in a natural way without side effects.⁣ 🧡 #Menopauserelief #selfcare #secondspring #healthylifestyle

Scary world we live in…

So cute!!

Amazing shot.

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🌸 Menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life, signaling the end of menstrual cycles, typically occurring between ages 45-55. It's caused by a drop in hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Menopause is a new beginning, not an end. 💪#MenopauseAwareness #NewBeginnings #HealthyAging

🍁 Happy Canada Day 🍁
We live in such a wonderful country. Take a moment today to appreciate the diversity and beauty of Canada.
#yyc #canadaday

Spring Stress Buster Don't miss the free acupuncture Calgary event aimed at stress relief. Reserve your spot and explore the benefits of acupuncture.

Free Acupuncture in Calgary for stress relief. Bring a friend, share the calm. laureenmac.com/event/free-a...
#yycevents #yyc #acupuncture

Living Well Talk Healthy living in Calgary. Join Laureen for a free inspiring talk on how to live well & stay healthy into your later decades! Combining the best of TCM and modern medicine.

Spaces still available for my FREE talk on remaining healthy in later decades. Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophies and modern medical research . #yycevents #healthyliving

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Everything benefits from a good acu session 🤣

Wonderful shot!

Insomnia Relief: Achieve Better Sleep Naturally Explore how acupuncture offers insomnia relief and helps you achieve restful nights without medication.

Having trouble sleeping? Discover how acupuncture may offer a natural, effective way to ease insomnia. Dive into the science and benefits in our latest article.
\#Health #Wellness #Acupuncture #Insomnia #SleepBetter

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When Cells Age: A New Contributor to Chronic Pain – and Potentially to Headache, Too - Migraine Science Collaborative An animal study, supported by human data, shows that cellular senescence is associated with neuropathic and facial pain. The findings suggest that a similar process could also underlie headache condit...

Cellular senescence (aging but not dying) can lead to inflammation and death of nearby healthy cells. Studies are showing this process is involved in facial and trigeminal nerve pain and may also be linked to #migraines. migrainecollaborative.org/when-cells-a...

A lace shawl or cowl would be cozy with that yarn.

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March is #Sleep Awareness Month. How savvy are you about your own sleep?
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Do you get enough sleep?
Do you sleep well and wake up feeling rested?
Is your sleep affected by your stress levels?
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Stay tuned for some information about sleep and tips for improving it.
#sleephealth #stressrelief

Love these colours!

Multiple studies have found that a series of #acupuncture treatments (typically 2-3 visits per week for 8-10 weeks) can have reduce both frequency and intensity of #migraine headaches. These results last for months after treatment stops.

This new MSC editor's pick uses a variety of imaging techniques to show a relationship between the structure of the #trigeminal nerve and #neuroinflammation during #migraine. #migraineresearch

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Love your artwork.

Nine books at once? How do you keep them all separate in your head?

4 Crazy Things About Migraine You Never Knew (but should) Migraine.

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