Qigong is a form of exercise developed in China thousands of years ago. It combines deep breathing, meditation and slow movements to help promote balance, flexibility, and overall good health and well-being. Qigong has become increasingly popular in recent years because…
East Asian Medicine (EAM) is founded on the principles of restoring balance and harmony within the body, through the dynamic interplay of yin and yang energies. Disruptions in the equilibrium of yin and yang are believed to give rise to various…
For most people, autumn signals a time of slowing down. Many people start to crave heartier, warmer foods like soups and stews, and warm drinks like tea, hot apple cider or hot chocolate. When these trends occur, it’s not just…
We have all experienced days when our mind feels cloudy, concentration is out of reach or simple tasks seem unusually difficult. These moments are often described as “brain fog.” Although not a formal medical diagnosis, brain fog can disrupt your daily…
People are frequently nervous when they come in for the first acupuncture treatment and it’s usually because they either don’t know what to expect or they have incorrect visions of what actually happens during a session. So let’s break it…
As we all know, without breath we cease to exist. But in the crazy, fast-paced world we live in, many people are finding it harder and harder to breathe. Breath is so much more than just a part of our…
Do you often feel like you can’t switch off, even when trying to relax? You’re not alone. Many people unknowingly become hooked on the internal high of stress hormones, particularly cortisol. While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, cortisol…
Pulse diagnosis is a pillar of both Western medicine and East Asian Medicine (EAM). But unlike western medicine, which only assesses pulse rate and blood pressure, EAM has approximately 28 different pulse types to work with. And each pulse can…
Nerve damage is something that affects millions of people worldwide and it can be completely debilitating. There are different types of nerve damage, but no matter the type, it is not an easy thing to deal with. The two main…
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision problem. A person suffering from myopia has a condition that makes close objects appear clear, but distant objects appear blurry. With the introduction of handheld devices like phones and tablets, myopia is on…
