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Korean “Saam” Acupuncture: A Powerful Technique

Korean “Saam” Acupuncture: A Powerful Technique

Because most people associate acupuncture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we sometimes forget that acupuncture has been developed in other countries such as Japan and Korea. While these styles are rooted in the same theory as TCM, in practice they are...

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Reassessing Our Priorities During Difficult Times

Reassessing Our Priorities During Difficult Times

For many, the pandemic has given us a new perspective. It has helped us learn about ourselves: our resilience and limits, our needs and values, our strengths and shortcomings, our sense of mortality and humanity.  Something I have learned is that I don’t necessarily...

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Mindful Eating: A Chinese Medicine Perspective

Mindful Eating: A Chinese Medicine Perspective

When I ask my patients about their diet, they often reply, “It’s pretty healthy!” But... what is healthy eating? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we understand food differently than in western medicine. We don't usually talk about nutrients, vitamins, or...

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Acupuncture for Fertility: How can it help?

Acupuncture for Fertility: How can it help?

You have probably heard that acupuncture is the "go-to" medicine when someone is struggling with fertility. Acupuncture for fertility? How can tiny needles actually help with conception? Let's take a deeper look at this common issue. For some people, getting pregnant...

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Naturopathic Solutions For Chronic Fatigue

Naturopathic Solutions For Chronic Fatigue

Are you feeling tired, even though you’ve been getting a full night’s sleep? Have you been suffering from headaches, dizziness, or experiencing muscle and joint pain? Does exercise make you feel worse, not better? You might be suffering from chronic fatigue....

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Not Feeling Spring Fever? It Might Be Burnout

Not Feeling Spring Fever? It Might Be Burnout

By: Dr. Elena Rossi, Naturopathic Doctor Springtime brings relief for many of us – sunnier days, milder weather, and rain to wash away the old snow. It’s a transformative season, and it can be transformative for our bodies too. Our circadian rhythms shift, our...

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What To Expect When You’re Expecting Physio

What To Expect When You’re Expecting Physio

If you have never been to a Toronto physiotherapist before, you may have no particular expectations. I dig that. Because if you have had physiotherapy before, this will probably not be what you thought you were getting. Here’s what to expect from a physiotherapy...

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Natural Solutions For Lower Back Pain

Natural Solutions For Lower Back Pain

Are you struggling with lower back pain? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study from Statistics Canada, 80% of adults will deal with some form of chronic back pain at some point in their lives. But while it may be a little comforting to know you’re in good...

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When Someone Hurts You

When Someone Hurts You

By Vaishali Patel We’ve all been there. We’ve all been hurt by another person: a parent, a partner, a friend, a stranger. You feel emotionally punched in the gut, for a second or so you feel you can’t breathe. Even afterwards, sometimes just thinking about it brings a...

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