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Sex and the Kidney
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sexual health is largely managed by the Kidney organ system. Keep in mind, of course, that as with all organ systems of TCM, when we speak of the “Kidney” we are not...
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Spleen
According to the Five Elements Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as taught to us in ASM 202 by Dr. Kassam, the Spleen and Stomach belong to the Earth element and are both responsible for...
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The NADA Protocol: mejor que nada!
The NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocol for addictions recovery and detoxification consists of 5 acupuncture points on each ear. Developed by Michael Smith, it has been...
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Learning to Let Go: Why I Don’t Bother Memorizing the Actions Anymore
At CCNM we have an quarterly exam in Point Location, or acupuncture. The exam consists of memorizing all of the points on two or more acupuncture channels (usually around 60-70 different points),...
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The Empowerment Models in Community Healthcare (Wo)Manifesto
Image source: getstrategy.com As we often hear in our classes, one of the biggest risk factors for a variety of chronic, debilitating diseases, from diabetes to ADHD, is low socioeconomic status....
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Notes on the Community Healthcare Panel
Last Wednesday, November 14, a group of exceptionally socially-minded classmates and I held a Community Healthcare Panel. Despite the fact that it was held on a Wednesday night, the event proved to be...
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Under Acupressure
One of my favourite courses, since I began my studies to become a naturopathic doctor, has been Asian Medicine. I am fascinated by the fact that this holistic form of medicine treated billions of...
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Acupuncture FAQ
Image source: naturemed.ca Naturopathic doctors employ a variety of healing modalities or, as we like to say, “tools in our toolbox”, to help the body heal itself. One of my favourite healing...
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The Therapeutic Order
First things first: sunshine, fresh air and clean water. Contrary to common belief naturopathic doctors are not just doctors who prescribe natural remedies to patients. (This means you can not avoid...
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7 Treatments for Chronic Pain
Image source: organicgardening.com Anywhere from 10% to 55% of the population suffers from chronic pain. It is one of the conundrums of conventional medicine because, once the initial trauma (i.e.: the...
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Listening to My Body (and why my pants are too tight)
I am in my grade 12 photography class. I am 17 years old. I have my head on the desk in abject despair, as I succumb to the intense stress that was my last year of high school, where every academic...
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