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...
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...
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...
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...
by kavita | Mar 17, 2024 | Blog, Exercise, Health, Holistic, Mental Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Posture, Practitioners, Prevention, Seasonal Living, TCM, Urban Wellness, Wellness, Yoga
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND March is National Nutrition Month! It can be difficult to wade through the many popular diets we see in the media. In this article, I will break down some popular nutritional programs, highlighting the potential benefits of each. I...
