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Burlington, ON, L7L 4N4
The time of year is coming when the bees start looking for food in order to survive the winter. You will see more and more of them and they may become a little more aggressive now as they prep for winter. When my my father was still alive in his early 80’s, he was stung […]
Ragweed is notorious for causing allergies in many people, but did you know you may also cross-react with sunflower, chamomile, cantaloupes, bananas, watermelon and daisies? There are several different types of ragweed. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia): Common ragweed is the most wide spread and well-known type of ragweed. It is native to North America but has […]
Mold is a type of fungus that grows quickly in damp/humid environments; such as, basements, bathrooms and areas with water damage. Mold also loves to grow outdoors when it’s hot and humid, or when there’s lots of rain (like we’ve had this summer). It can show up at the beach, in the grass, in damp […]
Some people have symptoms that appear during the winter season. In the cooler months, we tend to remain indoors a lot more. Here are some possible triggers: Dust Dust mites and their feces (yuck!) Indoor molds (if you have plumbing and or a basement, you have mold!) Pets Cockroaches, mouse droppings (let’s hope you don’t […]
I had a very interesting client case recently and thought I’d share by asking a few questions… Have you ever reacted to mammalian meat (such as rabbit, beef, pork. lamb or venison)? Have you ever reacted to cow’s milk or milk products? Perhaps you’ve reacted to gelatin, glycerin or bovine extract? If so, then you […]
Merry Christmas! I haven’t been posting much this year as I’ve been busy, busy, busy…. This is what I’ve been up to: I’m introducing a few new ‘stay at home, self treatment‘ programs, that you may find interesting: Acupuncture Patching (aka Acupatching) including access to a free treatment guide and protocols for coughs/colds/flu, stress and allergies. An at […]
As a Regulated Health Professional practicing as an Acupuncturist in Ontario, I continue to remain open during the January 14 2021 Ontario lockdown. Please complete any necessary online forms at time of booking. Take care and stay safe.
For your health and safety, use telemedicine/virtual care where possible. Please call ahead when booking your appointment, as all clients have to be pre-screened. If you are coming for an in-person appointment, please complete the Covid Consent Form. Every client must complete and sign this form prior to every appointment (it can also be completed […]
Directive 2 Amendment – Non-Essential Services May Restart The Chief Medical Officer of Health has amended Directive 2 to state that Health Care Providers, which includes members of this College, may gradually restart non-essential and elective services. This amendment is effective immediately. Members need to review the amended Directive 2 to ensure compliance. The amended Directive 2 comes with several conditions […]
Quote of the Month “What you notice, give attention to, talk about, get all worked up over emotionally is what you are inviting into your life, whether you mean to or not” Before I get started, I wanted to let people know that even though I’m unable to see clients in person at this time, […]