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...
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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...
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...
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...
What can you do for Bell’s palsy, an acute one sided facial paralysis or weakness? Although the cause is unknown, it is believed that this condition may be triggered by inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve (that controls...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety affects approximately 40 million US adults every year. Since 2021, Statistic Canada reports that one in four Canadians experience depression, anxiety or Post Traumatic Stress Disorders , Anxiety,...
Daycare Would you enroll your toddler at a daycare that provides hands-on care to your child for only 13% of the day? Would you feel you have provided your child the very best because in this theoretical daycare your...
A few weeks ago, I re-opened one of my all time favourite books, “A Path With Heart” by Jack Kornfield. This was the course text that was used in my Clinical Counseling course while I was studying TCM and...
The benefits of good sleep on overall health are well-known. Healthy sleep habits contribute emotional and physical well-being. Sleep disorders can contribute to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, glucose dysregulation, and mood disorders. If sleep is compromised, our ability...
In Canada, approximately 1 in 7 couples (or ~15% of women) have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy (2012). Despite these relatively high statistics, trying to navigate the waters of infertility can be an overwhelming and tiring process....
Why is CoQ10 Important for Fertility? Many couples suffering from infertility have turned their attention to CoQ10. CoQ10 is an antioxidant naturally made by the body that has been shown to protect against cellular damage, decrease inflammatory processes, and...
In past newsletters, I have written on how to cultivate a calm, settled mind (Pali: Samatha) through Mindfulness. The object of Mindfulness I have written about has been associated with physical sensation in our bodies like the sensation/movement produced...
The things on this list are so good, you may want to add them to your wish list too! Instead of a new “diet” this new year, resolve to join the Un-Diet revolution. Meghan Telpner is a local...
I was in New Hampshire in October, immersed in teaching and training as a Self-Care teacher in the Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy®. As a self care teacher, I can teach a 2.5 day training that explains why...
October 15 marked Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day. Whether you’ve had a pregnancy loss, infant loss or loss of a potential life (with the onset of your period month after month), I honour your struggle. Your friends, family,...