Many people living with autoimmune arthritis notice that their symptoms flare during times of stress, and that’s not a coincidence. Our nervous system and immune system are deeply intertwined. When stress or trauma keeps the body in a constant state of alert, inflammation can become the new normal. By helping the nervous system remember safety through somatic therapies, breathwork, and emotional healing, we can begin to calm inflammation and support true, lasting relief.

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.

Fibre is one of the most powerful, yet overlooked tools for supporting health during perimenopause and menopause. By nourishing the gut microbiome, regulating hormone metabolism, and stabilizing energy and mood, fibre helps the body adapt to midlife changes with greater ease. Building a consistent, diverse fibre intake is a simple but effective way to support digestion, hormones, and overall vitality.

In Chinese Medicine, menopause is seen as a “second spring” a season of transformation rather than an ending. Just as autumn invites trees to shed their leaves and rest, this phase encourages women to turn inward, conserve energy, and embrace self-reflection.

Low-dose ketamine is emerging as a powerful ally in counselling, helping clients soften rigid thought patterns, access deeper self-connection, and create space for lasting change. When combined with therapeutic guidance and integration, it becomes more than just a treatment; it becomes a catalyst for resilience, clarity, and healing.

Brain fog can leave you feeling scattered, forgetful, and unable to focus, like your mind is buried under a cluttered desk of unfinished tasks. While it’s often brushed off as fatigue or distraction, brain fog is frequently a sign of deeper stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. In this blog, we’ll explore the psychological roots of brain fog, how it connects to your mental health, and practical strategies to restore clarity, calm, and focus.

Over the past year, Qi’s naturopathic doctors have partnered with Three Corners Health Services Society in Williams Lake to expand access to care for First Nations community members. What began as an idea to bring naturopathic medicine into the clinic has grown into a program that’s building trust, creating safety, and reconnecting patients to their health in meaningful ways.

Learn about tennis elbow causes, symptoms, and treatment options, plus expert tips on recovery, exercises, and prevention strategies.

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

Joint pain isn’t just about wear-and-tear, it’s often fuelled by what’s on your plate. In this blog, you’ll learn how holistic nutrition can help reduce inflammation, support cartilage repair, and improve mobility from the inside out. Discover practical food and lifestyle strategies that go beyond symptom management to help you move, feel, and live better.

Not all knee pain is created equal. Whether you're dealing with stiffness, tendon soreness, or restricted movement, the root cause determines the right approach. This blog breaks down common types of knee pain and offers targeted strategies that actually work.

The gut and brain are in constant communication — from triggering gut inflammation to increasing anxiety, the connection between your microbiome and mental health is stronger than you might think.

Some medication side effects don’t go away—and can impact your health long after stopping the drug. Acupuncture offers a natural, supportive approach to help the body recover and regain balance.

Communication difficulties are a common cause of relationship breakdown. Know how to spot the signs of communication problems, the reasons they occur, and strategies to improve your communication in this blog.

You enter your appointment with shoulder pain. Though you expect your registered massage therapist (RMT) to get right to work on the exact location that aches, they instead start working on your upper back, neck, or even your chest. What’s going on?

This might seem confusing, but it’s actually a sign of your RMT taking on a thoughtful, holistic approach to treatment.

Cupping therapy isn’t just for relieving tight muscles and stress. It’s a powerful way to improve circulation and oxygen delivery to your tissues. More and more people are discovering how this practice restores healthy blood flow and helps reverse the effects of oxygen-deprived tissue environments that contribute to pain and dysfunction.

The answer to this billion-dollar question? A growing body of research — and the lived experience of countless families — points to a resounding yes. Here’s how!

We’re familiar with tender self-compassion: a loving, connected presence with ourselves during difficult times, but what about fierce self-compassion? This is the part that many of us are taught to suppress, but at what cost?