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Regulate & Reset: The Science Behind Acupuncture and Stress Management
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP Stress is a big buzzword these days, but for good reason. Stress matters. In modern life, stress has become a ubiquitous companion, affecting everyone and anyone, no matter what we do or the lifestyle we choose to live. While occasional...
Regulate & Reset: The Science Behind Acupuncture and Stress Management
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP Stress is a big buzzword these days, but for good reason. Stress matters. In modern life, stress has become a ubiquitous companion, affecting everyone and anyone, no matter what we do or the lifestyle we choose to live. While occasional stress is a normal part of life, chronic stress can take a toll on physical, mental and emotional health. Traditional Chinese...
Urban Wellness named one of the Top 10 Wellness Centres in the City
We have been ranked among the top 10 wellness centres and clinics in Toronto. We are humbled and very grateful. Thank you Blog T.O! http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2015/03/the_top_10_wellness_centres_and_clinics_in_toronto/
Body Awareness Fascial Stretch
Where does anxiety manifest in your body? For a lot of people, the front of the chest and throat area becomes tense and restricted during times of high anxiety. Here is a quick neck/jaw fascial release that you can do either seated or standing. Sit or stand up tall...
Methods to help with symptoms of anxiety
Living in fear is a terrible way to be. It seems I am encountering people who are experiencing this more and more often. Anxiety is the fear of the future. It is when we go to the worst place of an unknown event. It is when the anticipation of something in the future...
YOGA. FOOD. WISDOM.
A Weekend Retreat -May 29-31st, 2015 Join us for this amazing weekend retreat at the beautiful Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre. We will be looking at the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine and how it applies to everyday life, our yoga practice and the foods we eat. Join...
Cold & Flu Prevention: The Key is Sleep
We’re making a close on cold and flu season but many are still fighting the battle. I'm going to focus on how sleep is connected to this. Before I get into the "how" let's back up and look at how and why we catch colds and flus. We do not get colds and flus because we...
A Three Part Series: Anxiety and Depression in Traditional Chinese Medicine
A THREE PART SERIES OF LIFESTYLE, FOODS, SELF CARE TIPS AND TCM PATTERNS TO HEAL FROM THE INSIDE OUT Part one – The Basics: Daily Practices and Lifestyle tips TCM is very holistic in its approach – everything from how we feel and think to what we eat and how we live...
Acupuncture Point for Congestion
Most cold and flus result in a stuffed up nose, nasal discharge or phlegm. You can use the acupuncture point 'Large Intestine 20' to clear out your nasal passages. Originally known as Ying Xiang, the name "Welcome Fragrance" indicates that this point is used to...
Baby it’s cold outside!
Cold and flu season is upon us and as hard as we try to stay healthy, most of us get run over by a cold at some point or another during the year. Having a cold isn't a 'bad' thing (although it doesn't feel great!). Sometimes it's your body's way of detoxifying and...
I’ve got chills…and they’re multiplying!
Boost your qi, build your blood and kick that cold to the curb with this broth recipe, perfect for the common cold with chills and clear runny nose (no fever). Recipe: 1-2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger sliced thinly 4 Green onions sliced into medium sized pieces 1-2...
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