Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) is one of the most common gynecological problems that women face. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, women who suffer from dysmenorrhea have a blockage in the flow of liver energy. The liver’s function is to maintain a free flow of qi or energy through the body. When this energy is […]

Every animal is afraid of pain and will do anything to avoid it. It’s natural. But this avoidance creates a whole host of problems. For example, anger, if not experienced in a functional way, can create a host of problems in one’s health and relationships. This article will explore how counselling can deal with guilt […]

In order to talk about any topic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s imperative to first acknowledge the core of TCM, which is Qi or energy. TCM is the study of Qi and its functions and mechanisms. In regards to stress, it can be physical and emotional/mental. For the purpose of this article, let’s talk […]

Chinese Medicine Explains How Depression, Anger, and Grief – are Linked to Cancer and Other Diseases Depression is a broad subject, and a condition which affects the entire human being. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that the body, mind, and spirit cannot be separated. Therefore, depression can affect us on more than one level: 1) […]

The reasons for the formation of abnormal growth of cancer cells are complex and still not fully understood by the principles of Western medicine.  But according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and the analysis of clinical data, cancer can be connected to specific internal and external causes. External causes: External causes […]

Western Science Discovers Ancient Chinese Secret – Is it the New Fountain of Youth? The idea of a fountain of youth has been dreamed of since the beginning of time. It is said to be a mythical spring that can restore the youth of anyone who drinks its waters. Stories from ancient Ethiopia tell of […]

Clearing Fibroids with Herbs, Acupuncture, Diet, and More As many as 25% of women of reproductive age are known to have uterine fibroids. But it is hard to say for sure how many women have fibroids in total, because some women with uterine fibroids do not experience symptoms. There are many options to treat the […]

It is only in the last 10 years that Western medicine practitioners in North America and the UK have given recognition to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – also known as myalgic encephalo-myelitis (ME) and postviral fatigue syndrome (PVFS). In the U.S. and Canada, many allopathic medicine practitioners feel the cause for this syndrome is not […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are a group of small DNA viruses of which there are more than 100 types that can infect the epithelial cells of humans. More than 30 types of HPV are transmitted through sexual contact and cause genital warts (like HPV 6 and 11). Others are oncogenic types and are […]

Editor’s note: According to the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada, two million Canadians are affected by, so April 2016 has been declared Rosacea Awareness Month. To offer an alternative to medication, we have pulled two relevant features from Vitality’s archives, and updated them for re-release in this issue. Here they are. Herbs for Rosacea […]

Increase Your Energy, Vitality, and Productivity by Harnessing Stress Effectively “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain Stress can be debilitating, both physically and mentally. Where anxiety results from […]

(The following is an excerpt from Jessica Ortner’s 'The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence', published by Hay House; 2014) Dr. Peta Stapleton is a clinical psychologist in Queensland, Australia who has spent the past 20 years treating eating disorders and researching weight loss and specific eating behaviors. At the time of our […]

Herbs and Treatment for Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis Dandruff, or its more severe cousin seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition affecting the scalp, face, and in severe cases even the body. Symptoms range from mild flaking, which as many as 50% of people have at one time or another, to the more extreme manifestations of […]

Today we are bombarded with warnings about dangerous new viruses. We witness daily reports about our polluted environment. Even the quality of our food and water is questioned. It is hardly surprising that many of us feel growing anxiety about the state of our well-being. Should we worry? Or does concern about the state of […]

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are the fountain of youth, the foundation for a healthy, vital life and for graceful longevity. They are to be guarded and nurtured by living wisely, so that they in turn may continue to supply us with strength well into old age. From Western anatomy and physiology, we […]

with Acupuncture and Moxibustion In Japan, North America, and other highly developed countries, the impact of a rapidly aging population is becoming a major social and financial concern. This is because the needs of a huge cohort of seniors puts a serious strain on the sustainability of the public finances for pension and health care […]