Are you starting chemotherapy and worried about side effects? A common concern people ask us about is preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, i.e. pain, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. For some patients, the nerve damage is temporary and...
We were slow to publish this newsletter, but Black History Month was in February, with a special 2022 theme of “Black Health and Wellness”. We want to highlight the leadership of the Black community in spreading acupuncture in North America. Many...
Life is hard sometimes. Treat a loved one (or yourself!) to a session of stress relief. Only $65 ($10 off), with no tax. Redeemable at our beautiful clinic in Vaughan, Ontario. To get one, just contact us.
While it’s challenging to evaluate acupuncture using conventional biomedical research protocols, numerous studies suggest acupuncture can help reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, cancer-related fatigue, leucopenia, pain, neuropathy, xerostomia (dry...
Whenever there’s back pain, there is some kind of disordered flow of “Qi” (energy) and “Blood” in the channels in the lower back region. The channels may be in spasm, or may not be adequated “nourished” with Qi and blood. This can happen for a few...
