The more a person learns about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the more one understands why digestion is so important to all aspects of health! It is a confusing concept to those of us steeped in Western medical theory, but even more progressive approaches and functional medicine has identified … [Read more...] about Balancing and Strengthening Healthy Digestion
April 6-10, 2020 – Facebook Live schedule
We know many of you, like us, are seeking information to stay healthy and balanced in the weeks ahead. We have put together a series of informative facebook live sessions to share our expertise and give you tools for self care and wellness! Please support our efforts and watch, comment and share … [Read more...] about April 6-10, 2020 – Facebook Live schedule
Enhancing Fertility Preparedness during Covid-19
I really don’t want to start off this blog with a reminder of how crazy things are at the moment. There’s plenty of information going around about boosting immunity, funny memes about social distancing and fear mongering about what the future will bring next. As a specialist in fertility, I can’t … [Read more...] about Enhancing Fertility Preparedness during Covid-19
The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety
Stress is an everyday experience. It can be mild or severe. It can be real or perceived. Regardless of the cause, the reaction in our body is always the same. Our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and senses escalate and the digestion stalls. These steps help us to get out of harm's way. … [Read more...] about The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety
Qi Gong for Physical & Mental Health
Qi gong is a form of gentle exercise that moves the Qi in the body, ascribing to Traditional Chinese Medicine understanding of how the body functions optimally. It can be done by anyone at anytime, with no experience, and there is a broad range of benefits. We will focus on the benefits of the … [Read more...] about Qi Gong for Physical & Mental Health
The Water, Wood and Metal Elements: How Do They Interact During Times of Stress?
According to TCM principles, there are Five Elements in nature with corresponding seasons, organ systems and emotions. We are all a reflection of both the Five Elements and nature, by embodying the same relationships within ourselves that occur in nature. Each individual's physical and mental … [Read more...] about The Water, Wood and Metal Elements: How Do They Interact During Times of Stress?