Laureen Macintosh Dr.Ac.

06/02/2026

05/15/2026

Menopause should be a time of empowerment for women. A “second spring” according to Chinese wisdom. Not something to be endured. Learn more about menopause and how to thrive during this transition.
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05/14/2026

There’s a difference between managing symptoms … and actually feeling better.

Acupuncture for allergies helps your body:
• Respond less intensely
• Reduce congestion
• Sleep better

Which often means fewer headaches.

If allergy season hits you hard every year, this is worth exploring.

05/07/2026

If this is you right now:

🤧 Congested
😴 Sleeping poorly
🤕 Waking up with headaches

…it might all be connected.

Allergy season doesn’t just affect your sinuses—it affects your whole system.

Acupuncture can help calm the response and bring real relief.

04/11/2026

Did you know seasonal allergies can contribute to headaches and migraines? Learn more in my latest blog post.

If you deal with recurring headaches or migraines—especially in spring or late summer—you might be missing a key piece of the puzzle. It’s not always stress or dehydration or pressure …

03/07/2026

😴 What exactly is insomnia?
Insomnia is when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early — even when there's plenty of time to sleep. It can lead to daytime fatigue, mood changes, and decreased focus. Chronic lack of sleep can impact your health. Understanding insomnia is the first step toward better sleep.

03/04/2026

🌙 March is Sleep Awareness Month!
Sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy mood, enhancing memory, boosting immunity, and promoting overall well-being. Insomnia affects millions worldwide, but solutions—big and small—exist. This month, we’re exploring what insomnia is and how acupuncture and lifestyle changes can support better rest. Let’s sleep smarter together! 💤✨

02/23/2026

A recent study found that acupuncture was effective at reducing pain and improving function in patients with migraine without aura.

This randomized clinical trial assesses the efficacy of acupuncture for pain and disability reduction using a whole-brain predictive model to identify acupuncture’s therapeutic outcome for migraine without aura.

02/18/2026

Happy Lunar New Year. 🧧

01/20/2026

Add acupuncture to your health care routine to help manage chronic back pain.

A new study looked at how much acupuncture might help older adults with chronic back pain.