Dec 3, 2012 | Selected Topics, TCM Information
What is chronobiology?? Basically, it is the study of biological rhythms. Everywhere we look there are rhythms, from the ocean’s tides and seasons, to our heartbeats and breath, we are alive because of ebb and flow – yin and yang. (all references taken from Liu...
Nov 5, 2012 | Pain, Selected Topics, TCM Information
When most people think about acupuncture, the first thing that comes to mind is that acupuncture helps pain. When I’m speaking with new patients and I ask if they have tried acupuncture before and their response is “Yes”, they have usually had acupuncture for some...
Sep 3, 2012 | Pain, Pregnancy
Good morning, All! A happy long weekend to everyone! It has been an exceptionally beautiful weekend here inTorontoand I was able to spend the majority of yesterday with a good friend, who happens to be very pregnant. Actually about two weeks from her due date. ...
Aug 13, 2012 | Menstrual Health and Illnesses, Pre Menstrual Syndrome, TCM Information
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is defined as physiological and mental changes before menstruation, such as irritability, susceptibility to rage, nervousness, edema, diarrhea, headache, and distending pain in the breasts without obvious organic finding. This syndrome...
Aug 8, 2012 | Fibroids, Selected Topics, Toronto
Much like endometriosis, fibroids are not a disease on their own in Chinese Medicine, they are grouped under the topic of Abdominal Masses, including Myomas or Uterine Leyiomyomas, flooding and trickling, infertility and painful periods. Uterine Leiomyomas are the...
