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.

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 her latest blog post, Registered Acupuncturist and Holistic Nutritionist Dee shares some insights into how acupuncture and TCM can support preconception and fertility. 

She discusses possible factors that may be contributing to fertility issues, discusses how acupuncture can improve fertility, and shares some TCM tips to consider during the preconception period.

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 will delve into what Tuina is, the benefits it offers, and who can benefit from this therapeutic tool.

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.

With the weather warming up, I thought I’d share a super easy and lovely way to prepare your herbs and harness the Yang energy of the sun by making a Solar Infusion — aka “sun tea”.

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