The Role of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Improving Ovarian Function and Egg Quality In the IVF process, the number and quality of eggs are crucial factors that greatly influence the success rate. However, many women face difficulties due to poor ovarian response or decreased egg quality. In these situations, acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments […]
Read MoreDavid was suffering from severe depression and even attempted suicide in the past. It is quite easy to notice when depressed patients come into our clinic as they usually have very few facial expressions, which was the case with David. With an emotionless face and drooping shoulders, David sat next to me […]
Read More“Your Qi is weak.” “Your Qi is stagnated.” If you have ever been treated with Eastern medicine, you have most likely heard of these statements at least once in the past. We do not mention this on purpose nowadays, but when we first started our clinical practices, this was something that was brought up to […]
Read MoreHappy Holidays! If you’ve been taking time to enjoy the Holiday season then you’ve probably spent valuable downtime with loved ones, and indulged in one or many holiday dinners. Although balancing work with relaxation and pleasure is an important part of maintaining a healthy life in Eastern medicine, overindulging can lead to […]
Read MoreIn Eastern medicine, one of the main principles is the concept of Qi. Qi is the internal energy that constantly flows through you, and when this energy is blocked or unbalanced, your body is thrown out of its optimal state known as homeostasis. When this occurs health conditions can begin to develop. Furthermore, in […]
Read MoreThe holidays are here! That means celebrations, family time, and Christmas dinners. This time of year is incredibly important as in Eastern medicine balance is the key to good health, and this time of year is when most people finally get the chance to wind down and de-stress from all of their work […]
Read MoreWhen learning about Eastern medicine, you’re going to come across the term Qi, pronounced “chee”, a lot. This is because many of the principles of Eastern medicine are based on the concept of Qi, or your internal energy, and keeping it balanced in order to maintain good health. In this blog post, we […]
Read MoreWe need our hands to perform an incredible amount of tasks every day, which is why we must address and treat any condition that impedes one’s ability to use their hands as soon as symptoms can be recognized. One of the more common conditions that affect one’s ability to utilize their hands is […]
Read MoreTurmeric is a common spice that is found throughout different Asian cuisines, and it is also a powerful medicinal herb used in Eastern medicine. In this blog post, we will be covering how this spice is used in Eastern medicine, as well as its benefits from the perspective of Western medicine. Turmeric […]
Read MoreEvery year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with some form of cancer, and although treatments have advanced to improve rates of remission, patients often experience a variety of negative side effects during and post-treatment or surgery. Patients who undergo cancer treatment or surgery, can experience a number of side effects including […]
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