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I just returned from a trip to Asia. Before leaving, I researched various ways acupuncture could help during my travels. I looked into various treatments for any digestive issues which might [...]

Having a baby is one of the greatest gifts of life. Becoming pregnant, carrying the baby to term, delivering, and welcoming this new being are all incredible steps on the path of maternity. Many [...]

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, or heartburn as it is commonly called, is a condition in which the food or liquid travels from the stomach back into the oesophagus. It is a fairly common [...]

Of all the common names of diseases, shingles must rank up there as being one of the strangest and worst sounding diseases to have. I wanted to write about this disease to help people better [...]

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which is the connection for the air between the trachea and the lungs. The inflammation makes breathing more difficult, because the lining of [...]

I realized recently that I haven’t written any articles about acupuncture and the digestive system. This is a big lack on my part as digestive problems are seen on a regular basis in my clinic. [...]

Women often come into my clinic for help with various symptoms related to menopause, so I thought I would write a general article about menopause. Menopause corresponds to the end of the [...]

I’ve recently had quite a few patients suffering from tinnitus, so I thought I would take the opportunity to write about this common ailment. First of all, it is important to note that tinnitus [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease which is not very well understood by most people and is not really treatable by western medicine. Many doctors still have difficulty giving a diagnosis of [...]

Eczema, also known as ectopic dermatitis, is a non-contagious inflammation of the skin, which produces redness, fine blisters, dryness, and itchiness. It can start very early in life, even with [...]