Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting over two million Canadians. It is more prevalent in children, and 10 to 15% of children in Canada suffer from this disease. Asthma can begin at any age, but most people with this condition first developed it as children. The main symptoms of asthma are: shortness of breath, […]

Every living organism on the planet needs sleep. It is an integral component of health. A sufficient amount of good quality, restful sleep is essential to prevent illness as well as cultivate health and facilitate longevity. The desire to sleep – without being able to – is one of the most frustrating experiences in modern […]

(Updated Nov. 3, 2021) Skin conditions are difficult to ignore. Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic, life-altering disease that affects the skin. Atopic dermatitis is often referred to as “eczema”. Eczema is a general term for several types of inflammation of the skin (of which atopic dermatitis is the most common). The word “dermatitis” means […]

As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of my greatest achievements is the ability to provide relief for children suffering with illnesses. By using the TCM theories and treatments that have been established over the past 2,000 years, I regularly accomplish this goal. Including the health complaints of children, Chinese medicine provides great insight […]

Active Hope is about discovering and offering our best response to the crisis of sustainability we face today. It offers tools that help us confidently approach the mess we’re in, and step into our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life-sustaining society. The term Active Hope is the title of Joanna […]

The burden of rhinitis is nothing to sneeze at! Americans spend over $3 billion annually on prescribed antihistamines. Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of this condition has risen dramatically in industrialized countries, with England, Sweden, and Australia reporting a doubling in rate. This is a trend similar to that which is witnessed with […]