
Research showing that if you feel the acupuncture needle going in you get more brain function on an EEG.
Study looking at brain activity on people when they get a sensation on acupuncture needle insertion.

Study looking at TCM formula’s effect on gene expression in atherosclerosis in mice.
Study on mice looking on the effect of a TCM formula on a gene whose expression is key in atherosclerosis.

Study looking at how acupuncture helps with PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome).
Study looking at the mechanisms behind how acupuncture helps with women with PCOS. (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome)

Practitioner Space for Rent at my clinic in Toronto.
Practitioner space to rent at my clinic in the Junction in Toronto.

Meta-analysis of research looking at combination of letrozle and clomiphene to help induce ovulation in people with PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome)
Meta-analysis of 10 research papers looking at using the combination of letrozole and clomiphene to help people with PCOS ovulate more.

Looking at the medical properties of Mulberry’s, a common TCM herb.
Great study looking at the bioactive compounds in mulberry berries.

Cool small study looks at Brain MRI images after people got acupuncture at 3 different acupuncture points.
In this very interesting small study looks they looked at brain MRI images after people got acupuncture at 3 different acupuncture points on 3 different parts of the body.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency and diminished ovarian reserve.
In this research review they compared acupuncture to hormonal treatment for women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve/Premature Ovarian Decline and anxiety or depression.

Research looking at using acupuncture to help with post-operative cancer pain.
A study looking at adding therapeutic touch and acupuncture to gynaecological oncology surgery to see if it made a difference in pain or discharge time.

A research review of treating Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy with acupuncture.
In this research review they are looking for research on acupuncture treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Vaginal Microbiome Dominated by Lactobacillus Positively Impacts Clinical Pregnancy in Patients With Frozen Embryo Transfers.
Small study finds that vaginal microbiome dominated by Lactobacillus positively impacts clinical pregnancy in patients with frozen embryo transfers.

Research looking at efficacy of acupuncture on treating IBS.
Multi-centre research study looking at efficacy of acupuncture in treating IBS.

Help my daughter Sadie raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Walk for Life at her high school.
Help my daughter Sadie raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Walk for Life at her high school.
On a more selfish note Sadie said I shouldn’t bother posting this because nobody on Facebook or instagram would donate. Sooooo, it would also help me tell my smarmy teenager “I told you so!” and that her dad isn’t completely a dinosaur yet!

Know a health care practitioner looking to rent space in a great Toronto Clinic?
Know a health care practitioner looking to rent space in a great West End Toronto Clinic?

Research review of looking how TCM herbs affect the main metabolic pathways that leads to Alzheimer’s Disease.
A look at the different way TCM formulas and their extracts help with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Improvement of endocrine and metabolic conditions in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome through acupuncture and its combined therapies.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the improvement of endocrine and metabolic conditions in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome through acupuncture and its combined therapies TCM and Western therapies.

Looking at mechanisms of TCM herb, Radix Bupleuri, in treating subacute thyroiditis (SAT).
Looking at the mechanisms behind a TCM herb , Radix Bupleuri, positive affect on subacute thyroiditis.

Looking at mechanisms of TCM formula’s affect on Coronary Heart Disease.
Looking at the mechanisms behind a TCM formula’s positive affect on Coronary Heart Disease.

Difficulties with standard advice to women with PCOS to loose weight.
Looking at the problem with the standard advice to loose weight in women with PCOS.

Looking at how acupuncture helps with cancer pain.
Research looking at the mechanism for how acupuncture helps reduce cancer pain.