In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance shares about what stress is from a physiological perspective, how acupuncture influences the nervous system and hormone regulation, key acupuncture points for stress relief, and how you can incorporate acupuncture into your stress management routine.

Winter in Toronto brings longer nights, brisker temperatures, and a natural inclination to slooooow down. Yet, for many, this season can be accompanied by pesky sleep disturbances—whether due to shorter daylight hours, holiday stress, or changes in routine. In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance shares how acupuncture can improve sleep quality during winter by addressing both physical and energetic imbalances.

Irregular or missing periods? Excess body hair in unwanted places? Acne and oily skin? Difficulty conceiving? Male pattern baldness? If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you may have struggled with one or more of these symptoms. While conventional treatments typically focus on medication, lifestyle modifications, particularly diet, play a pivotal role in managing and potentially alleviating symptoms of PCOS. 

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist and Holistic Nutritionist  Diana (“Dee”) Dorrance  offers a holistic nutrition perspective that emphasizes the importance of whole foods, balanced nutrients, and mindful eating to support your PCOS diagnosis, your overall health and your overall hormonal balance.

PMS? Chronic fatigue? Hot flashes and restless, sweaty sleeps? 

All of the above situations have one thing in common: hormonal havoc! In the intricate dance of the systems and processes that influence our health, hormonal balance plays a pivotal role. When hormones are in harmony, the body functions optimally. Think pain-free periods, steady energy throughout the day, and a smooth experience of perimenopause. Sounds pretty great, right?

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist and Holistic Nutritionist  Diana (“Dee”) Dorrance dives into how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help rebalance your hormones and have you feeling your best – hormonal mess be gone!

In today’s blog post, we’ll explore what PCOS is, the evidence-based benefits of acupuncture in addressing PCOS, and how this ancient practice can help restore hormonal balance and support overall health.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the postpartum period from the perspective of TCM, and discuss the evidence-based benefits of acupuncture in postpartum care.

While acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), modern research has also shed light on its potential benefits for fertility. In this blog post, we will explore the evidence-based benefits of acupuncture and its role in enhancing fertility.

Acupuncture offers expectant mothers a natural and gentle way to promote wellness and comfort during pregnancy.

Acupuncture offers a natural and holistic approach to managing menstrual pain by addressing hormonal imbalances, reducing inflammation, improving blood circulation, and balancing energy flow.