Rebalancing Hormonal Havoc: The Role of Acupuncture in Hormone Health

by kavita | Jun 18, 2024 | Acupuncture, Blog, Gynaecology, Health, Holistic, menopause, Menstrual Health, Nutrition, Prevention, TCM, Urban Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP   PMS? Chronic fatigue? Hot flashes and restless, sweaty sleeps?  All of the above situations have one thing in common: hormonal havoc! In the intricate dance of the systems and processes that influence our health, hormonal balance...

Regulate & Reset: The Science Behind Acupuncture and Stress Management

by kavita | May 16, 2024 | Acupuncture, Blog, Prevention, Stress, TCM

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...

Acupuncture in Pregnancy: 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions

by kavita | Apr 20, 2024 | Acupuncture, Blog, Pregnancy, TCM

By Ingrid Gerberick, R.Ac Over the years I’ve had a lot of people ask me about acupuncture in pregnancy. “Is it safe?” “What is it good for?” “Do you only get it to help induce labour?” Working with pregnant clients as a central focus of my acupuncture practice for...

A Beginner’s Guide to Acupuncture: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Acupuncture Appointment

by kavita | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog, Holistic, Prevention, TCM

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...

I.B.S. Awareness

by kavita | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog, Exercise, Health, Holistic, Mental Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Posture, Practitioners, Prevention, Seasonal Living, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness, Yoga

By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND   IBS symptoms generally occur in response to some kind of trigger, which is often dietary or stress related. While emotional conflict and stress do not cause IBS, they are common triggers for IBS symptoms. In a person with IBS, the...

The Menstrual Phase > Welcoming the Water Element

by kavita | Mar 21, 2024 | Acupuncture, Blog, Gynaecology, Holistic, Menstrual Health, Prevention, Seasonal Living, TCM

By Kavita Gill, R.TCMP, R.Ac In my previous posts, we explored how the ancient Chinese physicians developed an elegant comparison for the menstrual cycle by finding similarities in seasonal changes. Each season represented a different phase, but also illustrated...