Acupuncture can be a valuable drug-free tool in treating depression. Treating SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) with acupuncture can also be effective, helping people who experience lower energy and a lack of motivation over the darker winter months. Due to the drug-free nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatment will not inhibit the work…
Often, patients ask me “why would you move to Canada when you could have stayed in France?” Well, let me tell you: it wasn’t for the cold, snowy, never-ending winters! It was quite shocking at first to truly experience a cold and very long Calgary winter. Whereas it was gloomy and more…
It is normal for moods to fluctuate a bit throughout the year. Sometimes, our moods increase or decrease with factors such as how busy we are at work, how well we’re sleeping, holidays, or changes in our lives (e.g. moving, challenges in relationships, being sick). However, for some people, mood may consistently…
Many of us look forward to summer the entire year. It (sometimes) brings a relief from cold weather, meaning more opportunities to be outside and enjoy the beautiful sights this city and province have to offer. However, there are aspects of summer that have both positive and negative impacts on our mental…
