Lately, especially during the past Summer Olympics, we have been bombarded with images of people experiencing the benefits of Cupping! I know I'll get some heat for what I'm about to say, but Cupping is not a Chinese Medicine therapy! I can hear you thinking, "WHAT! Are you crazy?!" I'm kidding. I meant to say: Cupping is [...]
This year, in honour of MOVEMBER, I've decided it was about time I talked about men's issues. Since a lot of my posts are often about women's disorders, it's only fair I finally write one on TCM Treatments for MEN! My hubby will turn 50 soon (he's younger than me, oh yeah!) but as he likes to [...]
Chinese medicine is amazing when it comes to treating acute or chronic lung disorders. Over the years, in my practice, I have treated successfully the common cold and the flu, but also asthma, hay fever, sinusitis and chronic nosebleeds. So below I have compiled the TCM Treatment Protocols for Lung disorders to share with you, in hope [...]
I absolutely love when Western thinking meets Eastern philosophy! In my practice, I treat a lot of women with hormonal imbalances. Many come in especially for fertility support. With each patient, I form a TCM diagnosis and an individualized treatment plan, which always includes nutrition. After all, digestion is at the centre of our health! Enter: Seeds [...]
Nobody likes to talk about this, but most of us have experienced acute diarrhea (probably a few times!) in our life. Not fun! Chronic diarrhea, on the other hand, can be a nightmare for those who experience it. Back when I was in TCM school, I barely could contain myself on my very first day in clinic [...]
This video course is all on the 4 Vital Substances in Chinese medicine. Just like their name indicates, they are VITAL! We can't survive without them. I’ve been teaching TCM to future acupuncture professionals since 2008 and absolutely love it! Now, my goal is to expand my reach to TCM Rock Stars (yep, that’s you!) all over the [...]
