When clients ask about natural options for hereditary hair thinning, TCM Practitioner Gavin Larsen highlights that effective care is rarely just one thing. In his Vancouver practice, he uses an integrated approach, combining acupuncture, targeted herbs, and practical lifestyle support, to address both the visible signs and underlying drivers of hair loss. A small study on a TCM herbal formula offers early, encouraging evidence, but Gavin’s focus remains on personalized, multi-layered care that helps create the conditions for healthier, more resilient hair over time.

Winter dryness is more than a surface-level skin issue. While moisturizers help, Traditional Chinese Medicine views dry, tight, or flaky skin as a sign of deeper internal imbalance. In this blog, Registered TCM Practitioner and Acupuncturist Mimi Wang explains why winter skin needs support beyond topical products, how different patterns of imbalance contribute to dryness, and practical ways to nourish your skin from the inside out.

Research shows that acupuncture is a safe, effective treatment for sciatica, offering significant pain reduction, improved function, and long-term results with minimal side effects. If you’re looking for a holistic, evidence-informed way to move with less pain, acupuncture may be the solution.

Acupuncture isn’t just for relieving back or muscle pain — it can also support mental health, sleep, and overall wellbeing. By addressing both physical symptoms and the stress, fatigue, or low mood that often accompany them, acupuncture offers a holistic path to feeling like yourself again.

Managing high cholesterol isn’t just about the numbers. Learn how TCM and holistic nutrition target root causes to support lasting, heart-healthy change.

Exercise-induced fatigue can happen to anyone. Luckily, Traditional Chinese Medicine is showing great promise as an effective, natural solution to alleviate its effects.

Struggling with low back pain? Sports acupuncture is an evidence-based treatment offering natural, effective relief. Discover proven techniques and tips for recovery in this blog!

If you've been feeling a little burnt out lately, you're not alone. Discover the science behind this drop of energy and learn how to overcome it - With a bonus Anti-Burnout Congee Recipe inside!

Transitioning off contraceptives can result in a range of hormonal imbalances that affect overall health and fertility. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with its holistic approach, offers effective strategies for restoring hormonal balance post-contraceptive use.

When it comes to unlocking your body’s potential, you can count on methods that have been tried and tested for millenia. Explore the science behind acupuncture, cupping, and Gua Sha and how it can enhance your performance to help you achieve your fitness goals this year!

The pursuit of maintaining immunity and vitality becomes particularly challenging in the winter months. As the cold sets in, we become susceptible to coughs, colds, and a lingering sense of lethargy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recommends adjusting your diet based on the season to support your overall well-being.