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.

Tis’ the season…as the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many of us experience a dip in mood and energy — a phenomenon known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While we may have been through it in the years before, it always seems to hit like a mid-week blizzard, leaving us wishing we could just take the rest of winter off and call it a snow day. 

In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance, delves into how acupuncture can provide relief for this form of depression, through both evidence-based insights and a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective.

In this blog post, we'll talk about what stress really is, how TCM views stress, explore the science behind acupuncture's impact on the nervous system, and discuss its role in stress management.

In this blog post, we will explore what Spleen Qi Deficiency is, common causes and symptoms, and get into some of the best supportive foods for Spleen Qi Deficiency — ones that are easy on the digestive system and that contain the nutrients that are essential to having you feeling your best.

In this blog post, we will delve into the topic of acupuncture for insomnia, exploring its evidence-based benefits and how it can promote better sleep from the perspective of TCM.

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.

In this blog post, we delve into the relationship between emotions and TCM, exploring how understanding and addressing emotional well-being can contribute to a more harmonious and balanced life.

Acupuncture, with its rich history and growing body of evidence, offers a promising avenue for individuals seeking mental well-being.