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In these extraordinary times, some pregnant women are being faced with the surreal predicament of needing to give birth without the support of loved ones present. Most mothers-to-be envision having a partner, a doula, a mother, or some other support person by their side while giving birth. Whether your partner is quarantined far away from […]

The evening of Tuesday, April 7th will boast the most resplendent Full Moon of the year. We’re here to reveal all you need to know about what this beautiful moon will bring and how you can best take care of your physical and energetic bodies in preparation for this exquisite lunar event. Facts & Figures […]

The outbreak of COVID-19 has left parents scrambling. Since my son Christopher (aged 5) has started school, there have been times where I’ve had to have meaningful conversations with him. Topics such as bullying, being kind to others, sharing, and what it means to be a friend has popped up on more than one occasion. […]

As I listen to the concerns of my patients and process my own emotions, I am reminded of the stages of grief formulated by the great psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who pioneered end-of-life care. She observed common stages in her patients who were struggling with loss: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. We’ve all had moments […]

We are living in uncertain times, and with uncertainty brings a level of heightened stress. As I write this, the COVID-19 global pandemic is at its peak in the US: most businesses are shut, many people have lost their jobs, and thousands are being diagnosed with a potentially deadly virus each day. We have truly […]

Pregnancy nausea and vomiting, more commonly known as morning sickness, can strike at any time of day. Some women experience fairly mild nausea that may be exacerbated by fatigue or an empty stomach, while other women experience more severe symptoms. Morning sickness is most common in the first trimester, although some women may experience nausea […]

From a Chinese medicine perspective, there is more than one way to categorize and diagnose different types of Colds and cases of Flu, based on your signs and symptoms. For example, some Colds may present with more heat-related symptoms like fever and swollen throat; whereas other Colds may present with more cold-related symptoms like chills […]

Changes in our weather patterns can impact more than just the clothing choices we make; it can also impact our mental health. With more dramatic shifts in our environment – from fires to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions to shocking temperatures – instances of environmental trauma are becoming increasingly prevalent. In this article, I will share some simple […]

Many women come to me before getting their period who are suffering from acne. This is also a common complaint of women who have recently come off the pill. The skin is the largest organ in the human body yet so often we neglect it unless something goes wrong. When issues present on the skin, […]

So, you’ve survived 9 months of pregnancy, successfully brought your tiny human into the world, and have weathered the 6-8 weeks of recovery like the superhero that you truly are. Your doctor has given you the good to go, so it is finally time to return to a normal sex life! Right? Well, as it […]