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A Beginner’s Guide to Acupuncture: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Acupuncture Appointment
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP If you’re reading this, you’re probably contemplating booking an acupuncture appointment for the first time – or maybe you already have! Either way, welcome to the wonderful world of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am a...
A Beginner’s Guide to Acupuncture: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Acupuncture Appointment
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP If you’re reading this, you’re probably contemplating booking an acupuncture appointment for the first time – or maybe you already have! Either way, welcome to the wonderful world of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am a Registered Acupuncturist based in Toronto and in today’s blog post, I’m going to give you everything you need to feel educated and...
Breakfast Power Cookie
Ok, those of you who know me know I don't typically recommend cookies for breakfast, so this is a bit of a stretch. But sometimes when you're rushing out the door or just need a nutrient dense snack, and want to avoid the store bought nutritional zero options out...
Lemon Herb-Roasted Chicken
As soon as the leaves start to change colour I begin my weekly routine of roasting a chicken every Sunday or Monday night. A roast chicken is a delicious, warming and deeply nourishing meal. And as much as I love the roast itself, I equally love all of the many...
Sustainable Weight Managment Workshop
It is possible to lose weight and keep it off! This fall, Dr. Michelle Richea ND and Dr. Tiffany Eberhard ND are hosting a four session workshop series on sustainable weigh management, to help you do just that. This workshop will offer an opportunity to learn how...
Drop-in for Dad’s and Dad’s To Be
Ever wonder what the @#$% you are doing or not doing right? Does it feel like your wife/baby mama is always upset with you? Feeling a bit lost about how to juggle being a dad and a husband and a man? This is the place for you!! Come hang out with other dad’s in the...
Change of Season Soup
This change of season soup is used as an immune system tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) during times of change or when you're rundown. One of the best times to use this is immune booster is during those season changes where so many of us get...
Acupressure and Mindfulness for Anxiety
Acupuncture is a great and effective way to help deal with and help with anxiety and depression. An acupuncture session with a professional is ideal, but applying some simple acupuncture techniques yourself at home and throughout the day can be highly effective and...
BBQ Plantain & Goat Cheese
The summer is ending, but before it does I want to pass on one of my favorite BBQ recipe treats. Everybody and their dog is watching their carb intake these days. This recipe is a great way to vary your carb intake away from grains. You might not realize that...
Living with Chronic Disease and Navigating the Unknown
Everyone has their own health journey, even practitioners. We are in no way immune from the struggles and challenges involved in finding ways to live healthier lives and overcome illness. Very often, it is the personal experience that motivates us to help others. My...
Leisure & Wellness
At long last, summer is here! For many, this is the season in which we feel at our best. Long days of warmth and sunshine result in opportunities to cycle to work, take the long route home through the park, enjoy a good book on a patio or go for an evening stroll...
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