Some tips for treating and preventing seasonal issues. How to deal with common Springtime challenges like allergies, fatigue and more.
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Welcome Spring; the Season of Growth
Spring is a time for growth, so get active with the world! It’s the perfect opportunity for outdoor exercise, boosting immunity and preventing health issues. Enjoy hiking, biking, and walking in Canada’s beautiful nature to strengthen your immune system.
Nourish the Liver & Boost Immunity (Springtime is Best)
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, spring is the optimal time for nourishing the liver and strengthening the body’s constitution. We recommend that ‘dietary therapy is superior to medicinal therapy’.
Spring Liver Wellness: Harnessing TCM Wisdom
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring is the season linked with the Liver. To enhance immunity and overall health, Spring is the perfect time for ‘Nourishing the Liver’ and strengthening the Spleen.
Spring Wellness: Build Your Foundation for the Year!
Spring weather is unpredictable, switching between cold and warm. This seasonal change can make your body more vulnerable. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), not nourishing your body in Spring can make you susceptible all year.
Spring is Here; Has Your Body”Awakened”? (TCM Spring Wellness Guide)
Spring is the season of birth and growth, yet you might feel easily fatigued, have dry eyes, or feel irritable.
Springtime is Sickness Season
Springtime is Sickness Season! Take This Self-Check Now: How Many Symptoms Do You Have?
What may be preventing a good nights sleep?
View this post to see a variety of graphics explaining possible reasons for disrupted sleep.
Simple Diagnosis: What Your Digestion Says About Your Health
Your body sends subtle signals every day—if you know how to read them, you can catch imbalances early. These simple diagnosis tips, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, help you understand what common digestive issues might be telling you about your liver, spleen, and stomach.
Are you taking the right kind of Magnesium?
If you don’t have low magnesium levels, no evidence suggests a supplement will provide a measurable benefit. Ask us if you need it, and how long you need to take it. Magnesium varieties for specific ailments Muscle - sulfateConstipation - citrateAnxiety, insomnia,...
What Men Must Know About Prostate Health
Advice for men about maintaining the health of their prostate.
Understanding Body Codes: Code 3 – Blood Pressure
Learn all about the relationship between blood pressure and illness, as well as blood vessel pathological changes.
Understanding Body Codes: Code 2 – Sweat
Understand Sweating Normal sweating is a way for the body to excrete and regulate body temperature. Abnormal sweating in Chinese medicine is considered a form of “sweating issue”. For example, some people sweat too much and continue to sweat at rest; some people do...
Understanding Body Codes: Code 1 – Waking at Night
In this post we discuss all of the reasons you may be waking at night, along with solutions for better sleep.
The Importance of an Earlier Bedtime
According to Chinese medicine, it’s not only how much sleep you get that matters, but also when you get it. A bedtime of 10:30pm (at the latest) is advised. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body clock reflects the times when there is maximum energy and activity in...