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…
Winter means we want to sleep more, eat more and stay inside. These are ‘normal’ responses to the colder weather. However, other responses can occur as well. The responses could be more sinister in nature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been questioned by many over the years. This disorder is currently listed…
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…
As summer fades into the chills of fall and winter, many people find their overall mood drops into a bit of a sad slump. You might find yourself wanting to stay in bed rather than getting up, going out less, or eating more than you did in the summer months. If any…
