March is observed as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It’s a time to understand this often misdiagnosed, misinterpreted, and complex condition. At Alive Holistic Health Clinic, we take this as an opportunity to raise awareness about what endometriosis pain feels like,...
Thyroid disorders can affect your health drastically. These can disrupt your daily life, create uncertainties about how you feel, and have a negative physical and psychological impact. Depending on the type you’re suffering from, your symptoms and treatment approaches can...
The postpartum period is a time of incredible transformation, a journey into a new chapter of life. While it’s often portrayed as a blissful time, the reality is that many new mothers experience a range of emotional and physical...
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on our journeys so far. But first, let’s start by thanking our bodies for all the wonders it does all day, all year. It takes us through each...
By Mary Wong, owner and practitioner at Alive Holistic Health Clinic November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. It’s a time to educate and empower those suffering from diabetes to prevent and manage this...
Imagine a day when you wake up and there’s no throbbing pain in your head or that sharp stabs of sciatica. What if you could bend better than before, walk more comfortably, sit for some time without discomfort, and...
Imagine a life full of energy and mental clarity. No more feeling tired, sensitivity to cold, unexplained weight loss or gain, or muscle weakness. If you’re struggling with thyroid issues and are feeling stuck with ineffective solutions, this is...
Do you wish to heal yourself naturally? Seeking relief from constant body pain? Want better skin or improved mental health? We’ve got a solution! At Alive Holistic Health Clinic in Toronto, we’re excited to introduce Celluma LED Therapy, a revolutionary treatment...
Do you ever feel like after a meal, the couch wants to “eat you” and take you into dream land? Maybe you are also struggling with weight loss or reducing belly weight whereas it used to be easy? These...
Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation in nature, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognizes the close relationship between the human body and the natural world. TCM deems this as the perfect time for detox to reset your...
In the latest episode of the PCOS Diva podcast, host Amy Medling sits down with our very own, Mary Wong, acupuncturist at ALIVE and author of “Pathways to Pregnancy.” Mary opens up about her own journey with fertility struggles...
Most people get pregnant without much effort. But considering that a woman under 30 years of age, when she is most fertile, has only about a 20% chance of conceiving every month of trying, it’s not always the best...
When our ancestor miscarried early in pregnancy, she might have wondered if she was pregnant or perhaps having a late period. Today, technology has redefined our understanding of miscarriage. We might know when our embryo is 8, 16, 32,...
October is a month dedicated to women, encouraging us to embrace womanhood to the fullest. It focuses on more than one women’s health issue. In the ocean of pink ribbons, you may have also identified some pink and blue...
This article was written by Kim Heng, the leading Chinese medicine expert at ALIVE. Kim spent 8 years in China with a focus on women’s health. The crisp chill air of September adds a boost of energy to my...
