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15 Nov

An Introduction to Chinese Herbs

Over three hundred and fifty herbs that are commonly used today have a history of use that goes back at least 2,000 years.

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14 Nov

What is a Naturopathic Doctor?

Naturopathic doctors (ND) are the only doctors trained to use conventional diagnostic testing AND natural treatments.

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14 Nov

What is Acupuncture?

Oriental Medicine includes many varieties of therapies including Chinese Herbal Medicine, Asian Bodywork therapies, movement therapies (Tai Chi, Qi Gong, etc), dietary therapy, and of course, the most well-known: Acupuncture.

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24 Jan

Acupuncture and Fertility

The treatment of infertility with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dates back over 2000 years. These ancient, time-tested techniques improve fertility rates and support a women’s whole body, unlocking unlimited potential for health, healing and childbearing.

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15 Jan

menopause and Chinese medicine

In Chinese Medicine, the symptoms associated with menopause are considered to be a result of a decline in the yin energy of the body. Yin is the feminine, nourishing, fluidic, structural energy of the body.

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5 Jan

Chinese Cupping

Cupping is an extraordinary technique and its effects are immediate. Today, cupping is mainly recommended for the treatment of pain, gastro-intestinal disorders, lung diseases (especially chronic cough and asthma), and paralysis, though it can be used for other disorders as well.

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