Birch Cellulite Oil

Experience beauty and wellness in a bottle with Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil.  This nourishing and efficacious formula is a unique blend of restorative plant extracts.

 

Birch has long been used for purifying the body and encouraging metabolic activity.  Organic birch leaves are selected from premium nature reservations in the Czech Republic.  Rich in flavanoids, these pristine ingredients form one of the most effective Natural topical treatments for cellulite reduction.

Studies showed that when Weleda Birch Oil was used twice daily for one month, the skin’s smoothness and elasticity was increased by over 20%. 

This rich oil is best used in conjunction with a skin brush to stimulate metabolism and circulation.  The oil is now offered at Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic – 100mL for only $29.95!  Or try our ‘tester’ size for only $3.95 and experience the pure, natural results that weleda has to offer.

Combine Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil with  Acupuncture Cellulite treatments to not only improve the appearance of cellulite, but actually eliminate the cellulite altogether!

The combination of the acupuncture rejuvenation and the purifying oil is unbeatable!  To read more about Acupuncture Cellulite treatments  CLICK HERE for our blog post or CLICK HERE to visit our website. 

For a free Cellulite Consultation with Dr. Roxanne Chabidon, you can call us at 613-216-2135 or Book Online Today!

The Spring Cleanse

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It might not feel like it just yet, but Spring is just about ready to explode.  After a record-breaking winter, most of us are eager with anticipation for the green months ahead. 

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The winter months can be a stagnant time for many aspects of our lives.  When spring finally arrives most of us celebrate by doing our spring cleaning.  Okay, celebrate might be a little bit of a stretch!

What many of us don’t realize is that spring is also a great time to do some cleansing within our bodies.  Not just the regular soapy bath sort of cleansing, but a dietary cleanse. 

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The word “cleanse” can be intimidating for many people.  At first it might seem like a daunting task, but the rewards are well worth it.  If you have never cleansed before, you will likely have a large build-up of unwanted toxins in the body.  Cleansing will leave you feeling lighter, and more energized. 

Cleansing can be simple and easy if you have the right tools.  Cleansing consists of two parts:  supplementation and diet.  The supplementation part is easy, most products on the market today come in packages that include all of the products you need. 

The diet part can be a bit trickier.  There are some food limitations during a cleanse, which is a great opportunity to try out some new recipes!    

To help get your body on the right track this spring, Lumina is offering a special Herbal D-Tox Package.  The package includes 4 cleansing supplements along with a Cleansing Cookbook! 

This two week “Detox In A Box” is the perfect cleanse for beginners and veterans alike.  And the cleanse-friendly cookbook will help you to prepare delicious meals that will support your cleanse and help you achieve optimal results.  This package is available for $39.95 while quantities last.**

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If you’re serious about cleansing this spring, you can achieve even better results when you combine this gentle herbal cleanse with acupuncture therapy.  Acupuncture promotes circulation and blood flow to remove any blockages or stagnation within the body. 

Your body is the vehicle that you ride around in for your entire life.  Just like any car, maintenance is the key to longevity.  Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you!

Banish Cellulite for Good!

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Revolutionary Acupuncture to Treat Cellulite

Cellulite is the #1 complaint for approximately 90% of women worldwide!  These bumps and dimples may plague you regardless of your physical fitness or personal lifestyle.  Creams and ointments promise big results, but leave us disappointed when they don’t deliver.  You can work out every day, but in the end it may not make much of a difference. 

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Just when you thought you were stuck with that cellulite forever…

Lumina offers an alternative that is not only effective, but will also help boost your metabolism and energy at the same time.  Proven effective solutions for permanent results!

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Cellulite is actually blocked and damaged tissue.  Blood flow to these blocked areas decreases, and the tissue receives less nourishment.  As a result these areas have weak connective tissue, poor circulation and a build-up of excess toxins.  Breaking up these areas of stagnation is an extremely effective treatment in decreasing cellulite.  Dr. Roxanne Chabidon has perfected a system that will break up blockages, restore healthy blood flow and repair damaged skin tissue.  The results have been fantastic! 

 

Dr. Chabidon will also educate you on what you can do to prevent cellulite from building up in the future, and help you maintain your healthy, radiant skin.  Preventative maintenance is the key to long-lasting success when it comes to the health of your skin.

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Look stunning in your bathing suit this summer!  Get rid of those lumps and bumps for good!

Contact Us for your Free Constulation. 

Book Online or by Phone at (613) 216-2135

Break Free From Headaches and Migraines!

Join  Dr. Allan Fradsham  and a panel of health and wellness experts for this FREE intensive seminar. 

Learn what you can do to get relief from your headaches or migraines, Naturally!   

To sign up for this FREE seminar, or to receive more information, please contact us at 613-216-2135 or by email at info@luminaantiaging.com

 

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Acupuncture to Lose Weight

Acupuncture for weight loss treatments involve inserting tiny hair-thin needles in particular spots on the skin to help the overall functioning of the body.

In weight loss, acupuncture actually stimulates the body to release natural pain-relieving chemicals known as endorphins. These chemicals are also known to be natural appetite suppressants, helping you resist cravings and to stick with your diet plan. Where the acupuncture needles are inserted on your body will vary greatly depending on your needs and conditions.  Depending on whether the excessive weight is caused by behavioral or physiological issues. The acupuncturist will ask you questions to determine the main cause of your excessive weight and will then insert needles into the spots of the body that will help address or counter those problems. The needles are said to release more energy and make your body function better to promote weight loss. Acupuncture can give you the boost to exercise more, and eat less for example.

Get started today and feel great again.  
To book your first acupuncture treatment at our Ottawa location, simply call us at 613-216-2135 or click here to book online NOW !

Can Acupuncture Help Depression?

By Dr. Blaise Ryan 

Today, more than 28 million Americans are taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs.  That number is almost the entire population of Canada!  In 1998, doctors wrote more than 130 million prescriptions for anti-depressants.  This is not a simple case of the blues, these numbers liken it to an epidemic.

 

According to the Physicians’ Desk Reference, the top antidepressant drugs only address signs and symptoms associated with depression.  And can cause a variety of side effects, including:

·         insomnia,

·         anxiety,

·         listlessness,

·         fatigue,

·         body rash,

·         tremors,

·         facial tics,

·         diarrhea,

·         loss of appetite,

·         sexual dysfunction,

·         And Many more

Depression alone is stressful enough on the body – and while medications may provide temporary relief, they can cause further health damages. 

On top of that, antidepressants don’t ever cure depression.  Most of the time, if you want to get off of antidepressants you will be faced with the same feelings that brought you to the medication in the first place.

How Acupuncture Can Help You?

 

By incorporating thousands of years of experience in treating depression, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are one of the safest, most natural and tested options available to you.  Not only can your symptoms of depression be alleviated, but the underlying root causes of your feelings can be addressed as well.

We are aware of the powerful and inseperable interplay between our body and emotions.  When we experience emotional upset, our internal environment also becomes disrupted.  Likewise, when we experience physical problems, are emotions are greatly affected.

Over time, this disruption leads to what Chinese medicine calls “stagnant or depressed Qi”.  Qi is roughly translated as vital energy.  This diagnosis of stagnant Qi is unique to Chinese medicine.

Eventually the stagnant Qi leads to a disharmony within our body occurs, affecting our physical and emotional well-being.  If not properly treated, this imbalance may lead to depression.

How Will We Help You?

During your first visit, our doctor will take a complete health history in order to evaluation where, why and how your Qi has stagnated or depressed.  Once this is determined an individual treatment plan will be tailored to your needs and specific symptoms. 

The goal of your treatment plan will be to activate the movement of Qi throughout your entire body.  Also, our focus will be to address the root causes of your underlying imbalances. 

By treating your body as a whole and unique organism, acupuncture can support recovery from illness and disease and move towards health and happiness.

Key Points to Remember Throughout Your Acupuncture Treatments:

1. Acupuncture is not a magic pill.  You may require weeks or months of treatment in order to see lasting results.  Give yourself as much time as you need so that you can experience the maximum benefits that Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture have to offer.
2. Surround yourself with positivity.  Support yourself with people whom you trust, who will encourage you and give you objective and unbiased insight.  Avoid listening, reading and watching negative news.  Especially before bed as this can affect your subconscious before sleep.
3. Breathe, go slow, and think things through.  Don’t make too many life changes all at once.  Unless you are really fed up and hungry for a dramatic shift.  Make sure you don’t bite off more than you can chew.  You don’t want to overwhelm your emotions.
4. Try to get at least 20 minutes of simple exercise at least 3 days a week.  Take a daily walk, breathe deeply and let it all go.
5. Remember you are not alone.  Others are having similar experiences.  Reach out to people who are in a better place than you and who will honestly support you.
6. Smile (and seek laughter)

Get started today and feel great again.  
To book your first acupuncture treatment at our Ottawa location, simply call us at 613-216-2135 or click here to book online NOW !

Winter and Your Kidneys

The kidneys are associated with the winter according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  The kidneys store what is called “essence”.  This essence is what keeps your whole body going.  Picture it like battery juice.   According to TCM, each organ has an emotion connected to it.  For the kidneys it’s fear and fright.  Too much fear can injure the kidneys, and too much fear during the winter time can injure them even farther.

Chinese medical theory is rooted in observing the seasonal and rhythmic laws of nature.  Just as the natural world falls into a peaceful and tranquil sleep as the landscape is blanketed with a soft and cold white snow.  It is said that winter is a time for tranquility and introversion for humans as well.

It’s recommended to avoid excessive emotional excitement or activities and keep our minds’ calm and tranquil.  Although these recommendations sound great.  For most of us, it’s unrealistic.  Not only do we have to contend with busy and stressful lives.  But on top of that most of us drive through winter traffic, which can be anything but calming and tranquil.  Not to mention the stress of Christmas that most people experience.  Christmas and New Years is often a time of extreme emotional excitement.

If you do experience a busy and stressful holiday season you’ll deplete your kidneys’ strength.  Top it with a stressful job, family situations, and winter driving, you can seriously deplete your body.  The result will often be adrenal fatigue as well as weakened kidneys.  According to TCM, your immune system is rooted in your kidneys.  So the more you overdo it in the winter, the more susceptible you are to catching colds and the flu.

Winter Kidney Boosting Tips:

1.  Rest as much as possible – take naps on the weekends, go to bed early
2. Take a winter kidney tonic – such as “Stamina Ginger Tonic”
3.  Exercise – but don’t over do it, and avoid exercising outside in strong winds, extreme colds, and heavy snows.
4. Keep yourself in a happy mood – spend time with good friends, watch comedies, do fun things
5. Get regular acupuncture to boost your kidneys

Book your Acupuncture appointment today.  Call 613-216-2135

Acupuncture Fights Colds and Flu

The art of fighting colds and flu has always been filled with contradicting theories, tips, old wives tales, and worries. The fear of widespread antibiotic resistance has many people avoiding the doctor altogether when they get sick. Using over-the-counter medicines to treat symptoms. This does allow you to continue working or going to school, but the downside is that it often can take up to two weeks for a cold to resolve. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are invaluable in the prevention of colds and flu. Not only to help you recover from them quickly and easily – but also to avoid them all together.

Prevention is the best medicine

Using Chinese medicine to prevent the infections of colds and flu altogether is your wisest choice. That’s why during the month that precedes Christmas, it’s important to come in for acupuncture treatments as often as you can. At least every two weeks. Christmas can be an extremely stressful time. Combining that stress with viruses and bacteria that are breeding in closed buildings is a recipe for disaster.

Studies have shown that certain acupuncture points are effective in boosting the immune system. Herbal medicine can also be prescribed to enhance your immune system. When people around you are getting sick, receiving acupuncture treatments and taking preventive herbs will increase your ability to fight off illness and remain healthy. Also, if you feel yourself beginning to get a cold, acupuncture can often help to resolve it much faster.

Treating the bug

If you catch a cold or the flu, acupuncture and Chinese herbs help to lessen the severity of the symptoms and increase your recovery time. By visiting us at the first signs of a cold or flu, such as sore throat, earache, fatigue or body aches, we can give you treatment and herbal medicine that can help to relieve symptoms and repair your immunity so that your body can fight off the infection. Acupuncture treatments and herbal formulas are tailored to your individual symptoms no matter how severe, preventing the illness from going deeper into the body. Also, if an illness is lingering, frequent and regular treatments (twice a week for one to two weeks) will help stop the pattern of re-infection and weakening immunity so that you can finally get over your cold or flu.

Your Recovery

Chinese medicine understands that it is possible to recover from an illness stronger than you were before. Using acupuncture and Chinese herbs during the recovery stage of infection is a good way to ensure you are completely over the infection. And that your immune system is intact and you’re ready to fight off the next bout of viruses or bacteria that makes its way through your home or work environment. Two or three weekly treatments after an illness will help to restore balance in your immune, respiratory and digestive systems. Symptoms like lingering cough or phlegm or irregular bowel movements are common complaints after a severe bout with the flu.

The Power of Pears

By: Dr. Blaise Ryan

 

Pears are the best fruit to eat in the fall. In Chinese medicine, autumn is the dry season, and it’s associated with the lungs, your skin, hair and large intestine. And when the humidity drops and the air becomes drier, your lungs, skin, hair and large intestine are the first to be negatively affected. That’s why it’s common for people to experience dry throats, coughing , allergies, dry lips, constipation, dandruff, and dry skin during the fall.

 

Pears are incredibly moistening and rehydrating, and according to Chinese medicine, they moisten and nourish your lungs primarily. They are also cooling in nature, which means they are good at reducing inflammation. And as you may or may not know, inflammation is one of the main causes of aging and wrinkles, not to mention 95% of all health problems.

 

So eat a lot of pears. The juicier the better. If you’re feeling dry – dry skin, throat, eyes, nose–then eat 3-5 pears per day. This is especially the case if you get a dry cough – just keep eating them! You can eat them raw or even steam them. When they’re raw, they’re better for reducing inflammation, and when they’re steamed, they’re better at hydrating your body.

 

A few more moistening and hydrating autumn foods are:

· Rice or oat gruel, sesame seeds, carrots, soy milk, weak green tea, and sweet potatoes. Also, ask one of your Lumina doctors for a special fall herbal tonic to help you prepare for the approaching winter.