by Dr. Laura Gauthier

Acupuncturist and TCM Doctor at HBN

I’m an Acupuncturist / TCM Doctor working in Calgary at Healthy By Nature. I draw upon techniques and a methodology from a time-tested, 3000-year-old practice to bring your body back into balance with its health.
 
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Hi there! I’m a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor at Healthy By Nature. This is my blog where I discuss health issues from a TCM perspective.

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Concussion Got You Down? Acupuncture Might Be Able to Help

In 2005, Dr. Omalu published research which defined Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive head injuries which typically occur in professional athletes from contact sports (football, boxing, hockey, soccer, etc).This was pretty groundbreaking because, prior to this, most people would advise those who experienced a strong blow…

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Treating Period Pain and Symptoms caused by Menstrual Irregularities with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Let’s be blunt: period pain sucks. Many women have their work and personal lives disrupted every month by painful abdominal cramps due to endometriosis and/or fibroids. The degree of discomfort some women experience can lead them to regularly miss work and forego other important activities. It turns out that acupuncture can help…

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How Acupuncture Can Help You Manage Your Anxiety

acupuncture for managing anxiety

Most people will experience some form of anxiety or worry in their lifetime. These conditions can make us feel trapped, causing us to miss out on valuable present moments, struggle with work, or skip activities that we would normally enjoy. In this article we will explore some of the many ways that…

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