General Health

Being at Your Best in the Spring Season
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Today’s article is about being at your best in the Spring season ! Spring is often the favorite season. A time for regeneration, renewal, freshness, new beginnings and new life. During winter, we reduce activity and conserve our energy. It can often feel like

Staying Healthy in Winter
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Today’s article is about Staying Healthy in Winter According to Chinese medicine, harmonizing oneself with the seasons keeps you healthy and prevents illness. Let’s talk about staying healthy in winter. We have had quite a bit of winter so far here in Vancouver Canada.

4 Best Tips for Self Care During Menstruation
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Today’s article is about the 4 Best Tips For Self Care During Menstruation Prioritizing yourself during your menstrual period is so important. During your period there are emotional changes, you’re more sensitive to your environment and you’re more vulnerable to cold, according to Chinese

Why Pomegranates Are Super Fruits
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Today’s article is about why pomegranates are super fruits. My kids and I always look forward to when pomegranates are in season. Although many would agree that cutting and de-seeding them is a bit labor intensive, BUT it’s so worth it. Pomegranates are believed

TCM Tips to Keep Healthy In Fall
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In this article, I share some of my TCM tips to keep healthy in Fall The fall season is well underway and we’re getting used to the cooler weather. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is seen as a microcosm of the natural