Jul 1, 2013 | Selected Topics, varicose veins
Recently, I have come across clients who are on some heavy-duty drugs. The most common at the moment is Prednisone, and while it is a savior for many people with debilitating symptoms, it can have some devastating side effects. The biggest problem is that once...
Mar 30, 2015 | Pregnancy, Selected Topics, TCM Information
Ectopic pregnancy is an implantation of an embryo anywhere outside the uterus. Often times this occurs in the fallopian tubes but can also occur in the ovaries, cervix, or abdomen. Predisposing Factors Not many people have any predisposing factors,...
Apr 6, 2015 | Chinese Herbs, Dysmenorrhea- Menstrual Pain, Menstrual Health and Illnesses, Pain, Selected Topics, Stress, TCM Information
Period Cramps – Relief with Chinese Medicine According to statistics, anywhere between 40%-80% of women experience period cramps. Whether it is the lower end or the higher end of that statistic, that is a lot of women! And for those women who would rather not...
Apr 13, 2015 | Selected Topics, TCM Information, varicose veins
TCM & Varicose Veins, Vulvar Varicosities, and Hemorrhoids Believe it or not, according to Chinese Medicine, varicose veins, vulvar varicosities, hemorrhoids, and organ prolapse all have a very similar differentiating pattern: Qi Sinking. There are two basic...
May 4, 2015 | Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Fertility, TCM Information, Toronto, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fertility and the Menstrual Cycle: East and West Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners get asked all the time whether acupuncture can increase fertility. The answer is a resounding YES! How Does Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese...
