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Read below for the latest articles by Jeff
Please check here frequently for the latest acupuncture article by Jeff Chand R.Ac. Jeff is the director of our busy acupuncture and holistic health clinic, located in Victoria, BC, Canada. Using his experiences and wisdom, Jeff writes a weekly feature about health and healing from a holistic and alternative point of view. His practice in acupuncture includes a well rounded scope of dietary, physical and energetic healing techniques. Jeff has been involved with acupuncture and traditional medicine in the Victoria area for more than a decade.
- 20 January 2012: How to unnecessarily injure yourself - Coastal Integrated Medicine
Yes, you read the title right! This is a simple tip on “how to injure yourself” that I have learned from several patients over that past few years.
The situation is that it is cold outside and Ms./Mr. Not-Properly-Dressed is out and about with her hands in her pocket because of the bitter chill. . . . → Read More: How to unnecessarily injure yourself
- 18 January 2012: Great lecture on the experience of having a stroke - Coastal Integrated Medicine
A couple of years ago I saw this lecture by Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor about her experience having stroke. It’s about 20 minutes long and I found it quite inspiring in an unexpected way. I love hearing perspectives that balance the scientific and the ‘esoteric’ in the real world.
If you want to prevent . . . → Read More: Great lecture on the experience of having a stroke
- 4 January 2012: Merry New Years! - Coastal Integrated Medicine
Welcome to 2012!
I was watching people mope around in the rainy Victoria sidewalks today and noticed that there is a definite “holiday-worn” look that many people are wearing.
We ate our plum pudding, buried our mashed potatoes in gravy, and drank bubbly grape juice at the stroke of midnight, so it must mean . . . → Read More: Merry New Years!
- 21 December 2011: How to have more energy during the holidays - Coastal Integrated Medicine
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It is a very busy time of year with parties, “must-do’s” and “should-do’s.” Having an acupuncture practice is a great opportunity to see how all sorts of different people from a variety of backgrounds respond to the holidays. Some have really busy schedules, others keep the season low key.
For those who . . . → Read More: How to have more energy during the holidays
- 9 December 2011: How to Survive the Holidays – 4 Quick Tips - Coastal Integrated Medicine
Christmas time is near and work, school, and family parties are plenty! During this time we are bombarded with food, drink, merriment, alcohol, excess sugar, fat and calories, followed by a dash of guilt and regret in the morning!
After a few nights of trying to “behave” most people simply give up trying to . . . → Read More: How to Survive the Holidays – 4 Quick Tips
