What is TCM?
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been successfully practiced for more than 4,000 years. It encompasses acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, Chinese herbology, and Chinese massage (Tui Na).
Read MoreSpring is upon us! The 2018 spring equinox March 22 is fast approaching. We endured a cold snowy filled winter here in the lower mainland, which forced us to bundle up indoors, or brave the snow. Many of us enjoyed some beautiful snowy ski and snowshoeing days!
Read MoreIt seems that winter has arrived here in beautiful Squamish BC. Wow did we ever have a beautiful fall. The leaves were so spectacular! Thank you mother nature!
Read MoreAccording to Stats Canada, 20-25% of Canadians have seasonal allergies, aka, hay fever, or, allergic rhinitis. Common symptoms may be runny / stuffy nose, itchy / red scratchy watery eyes, sneezing, itchy nose. If you’re reading this, you likely experience these symptoms, or someone you care about does. These symptoms can cause a normally sane person to go crazy. Acupuncture and chinese medicine can be very effective to help prevent symptoms during the spring allergy season.
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The usage of a Basal Body Temperature (BBT) and Chart is one of my favourite ways to best understand the individual female cycle. Whether we are 16 and new to our menstrual cycle, possibly experiencing uncomfortable symptoms (painful, irregular, heavy, emotional periods), or, trying to get pregnancy in our 20s,30s, maybe even 40s, the BBT Chart can be very useful.
Read MoreToday I have the privilege to discuss how TCM views Menopause at the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). Thank you so much to the Department and my good friend Becky Swan for inviting me, and allowing me the time to come chat with some of the Members on a topic that is becoming more frequently discussed these days
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