Traditional Chinese Medicine Detoxes the Body
In Traditional Chinese Medicine “toxins” (Dú) aren’t just chemicals; they are any form of “stuck” energy. Whether it’s physical dampness (that heavy, bloated feeling), internal heat (inflammation), or emotional “poisons” …
Detoxification Explained: Key Terms You May Encounter and Why Personalization Matters
By. Dr. Olisa Mak, ND If you have ever explored detoxification, you have likely encountered a long list of health terms—some helpful, some confusing, and some used more for marketing …
Hidden Insights in Routine Blood Work: The Clinical Value of NLR and PLR
Have you ever wondered if you’re inflamed? The answer might be hidden in your routine blood work. When most people think of routine blood work, they often assume it’s simply …
The Rebellion of Breath: Understanding Coughs through TCM
By Carrie Lee R.Ac, R.TCM.P In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a cough is more than just a symptom; it is a “rebellion” of your body’s internal energy. 1. The Core …
Blood Sugar & Heart Disease: The Hidden Connection
By. Dr. Olisa Mak, ND When considering cardiovascular risk, the obvious focus is cholesterol. Are our cholesterol levels high, especially our total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and chol/HDL ratio. The …
Why Eating Enough Fibre Changes Everything
By. Dr. Olisa Mak, ND In the world of health and wellness, we’re constantly inundated with new headlines, trends and recommendations. Where should you start? What will improve your health …
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail — and How to Actually Make Them Stick
As 2025 comes to an end, it is worth taking a moment to pause and reflect—not on what you intended to do this year, but on what actually unfolded. Consider …
Boosting Your Immune System Naturally
Supporting Your Immune System We all have our go to immune supports that we start taking religiously whenever we startfeeling under the weather – that vitamin C, that elderberry, that …
Digestive Health Solutions: Treatments for IBS and Gut Health
Digestive Health Solutions: What are you missing? Whether you currently experience, or HAVE experienced chronic digestive issues, you understand just how disruptive digestive symptoms can be. And you’re not alone. …
Environmental Factors in the Workplace That Affect Health
Working professionals throughout Canada often struggle to find that balance between protecting their health and wellness while remaining productive. Unfortunately, the modern workplace is fraught with hidden and not-so-hidden stressors …
