When your gut feels “off,” it affects everything Digestive discomfort is exhausting. It can shape your mood, energy, sleep, appetite, and even your confidence in daily life. If you are dealing with bloating, irregular bowel movements, nausea, reflux, or...
There’s something so deeply personal about your skin. It’s your protective barrier and visibly reflects your overall well-being. When you’re stressed or unwell, it shows on your skin. Dryness, breakouts, and flare-ups are common and impact your appearance as...
As someone who has walked both the fertility and menopause journeys personally—and supported thousands of women doing the same—I’ve learned that how we nourish ourselves deeply matters. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern science alike, one key pillar...
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 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...
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,...
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...
Buying organic food is expensive and it is hard to know if it is necessary when trying to conceive. While there are studies that show that occupational exposure to pesticides can compromise fertility in both men and women,...
Although nutritional supplements should be individualized, there are some supplements that can benefit most people. A woman’s nutritional needs are different than a man’s and an individual’s needs vary depending on a their stage of life. Here are some...
My favorite natural preventative tonic for cold and flu season! It’s that time of year as the weather changes and we are all trying to fight off the dreaded colds and flus that are all around! My strategy for...
It’s a fresh start to autumn after a summer packed with more than 30 days of more than 30 degrees heat. In fact, it was the second-hottest summer on record in the GTA and one of the driest....
A great day at work is when I fist-pump to news of my patient’s positive pregnancy tests and later, new baby pictures. Because I’m often ask about natural remedy that can help lactation, I like to share with...
INGREDIENTS 2 pork trotters 1 -1/2 lbs ginger 1.2 litres of sweetened rice vinegar PREPARATION 1. First find yourself a ceramic pot, slow cooker or Dutch oven. Their thermal properties are different than a metal pot and it makes...
In the quest for healthy eating, Dr. Google gives you plenty of advice. Don’t eat gluten, sugar, dairy, and red meat. Eat raw. Follow the Mediterranean diet. Follow the Paleo diet. Don’t drink caffeine, alcohol or soda pop. Eat...
Too much sugar is known to negatively impact one’s health … the following video helps one to better understand that fact, in a visual manner.
