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Gutbuster Trail Running Series

Cook St. Village has returned for a third season as the official therapy sponsor for the Gutbuster Trail Running Series held on Southern Vancouver Island. The series kick of May 8 at Mt. Tzouhalem. Check out the website www.gutbustertrailrun.com to find out more information or ask one of our practitioners at the CSVHC.

Stay tuned for more website updates.

NADA Auricular Acupuncture

Starting in January 2010 the Cook Street Village Health Centre will be offering NADA auricular acupuncture. The NADA auricular, or ear, acupuncture protocol is a system that has been shown since the late 1970's to aid in the treatment of addiction and stress. It is a simple five needle protocol that utilizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge of using the ear as a 'micro system' to treat the whole being.

The treatment produces an endorphin release that provides a sense of calm, and elevates one’s sense of well being. In treating addictions NADA has been shown to help in the reduction of cravings, as well as easing withdrawal symptoms. As much as it can treat addictions such as smoking, alcohol, and drug use, it can also be helpful in the treatment of other behaviours that are less obvious forms of addiction including; shopping, work, sex, exercise, as well eating disorders.

One of the advantages of the NADA protocol is that it is non-confrontational in that no one has to say why they are there. You simply sit down, the needles are put in, and you sit quietly for 30-45 minutes.

The NADA protocol is not designed to replace 12 step programs or counseling, but to supplement what these valuable services provide.

NADA will be available from 6-8 pm on Wednesday evenings and no appointment is required. Our sessions will be held as a seated group setting with a goal of creating a quiet and calm environment; your co-operation is appreciated.

The cost will be $10 cash or cheque only with half of the money going to a local or international charity, which will vary monthly.

Please come up and check out NADA for yourself. For more information about NADA please check out the following website: www.acudetoxtraining.co.uk/what.html

For more information about acupuncture at the Cook Street Village Health Centre, click here.