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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Cancer – Presentation by Pauline
We are sharing the recording of Pauline's presentation to the Tools & Togetherness Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group. In this talk, Pauline introduces: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for cancer TCM approaches for breast cancer Acupuncture for breast...
Acupuncture for Breast Cancer Survivors in Toronto
Acupuncture can help with joint pain, hot flashes, night sweats, neuropathic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The joint pain might be caused by aromatase inhibitors (e.g. letrozole, anastrazole, tamoxifen, etc.) and other therapies.
A Chinese herb for energy and immunity?
Did you know there's a famous Chinese herb for energy and immunity? Well there are more than one, but this one is called Huang Qi or Astragalus root. What is Huang Qi used for? Herbalists have used Huang Qi for thousands of years. Traditionally it is used as a a...
Notice of Fee Increase
To take effect starting January 2025 Dear Patients, We have kept our fees the same since 2020, and as you know the cost of living has risen substantially over this period. Our clinic supplies and other expenses have also gradually increased in price and shipping. Many...
Research: Chinese Medicine Can Improve Prognosis in Breast Cancer
Studies have shown that Chinese medicine can reduce the side effects of breast cancer treatment and improve quality of life. This helps with prognosis indirectly, by encouraging patients to stick it out for their entire treatment plan. But is it true that Chinese...
Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Are you starting chemotherapy and worried about side effects? A common concern people ask us about is preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, i.e. pain, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. For some patients, the nerve damage is temporary and...