Mahaya Health Services https://mahayahealth.com/ Integrative healthcare for body & mind Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:53 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://mahayahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mahaya-Health-Services-Naturopathic-Clinic-Toronto-downtown-favicon.png Mahaya Health Services https://mahayahealth.com/ 32 32 Korean “Saam” Acupuncture: A Powerful Technique https://mahayahealth.com/korean-saam-acupuncture-a-powerful-technique/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:52:44 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=2474 Because most people associate acupuncture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we sometimes forget that acupuncture has been developed in other countries such as Japan and Korea. While these styles are rooted in the same theory as TCM, in practice they are actually quite different.  What is Saam acupuncture? Also known as “Korean four-needle technique,” Saam […]

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]]> Reassessing Our Priorities During Difficult Times https://mahayahealth.com/reassessing-our-priorities-during-difficult-times/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:14:53 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=2445 For many, the pandemic has given us a new perspective. It has helped us learn about ourselves: our resilience and limits, our needs and values, our strengths and shortcomings, our sense of mortality and humanity.  Something I have learned is that I don’t necessarily have to do all of the things I once thought I had […]

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]]> Mindful Eating: A Chinese Medicine Perspective https://mahayahealth.com/mindful-eating-a-chinese-medicine-perspective/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:33:55 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=2377 When I ask my patients about their diet, they often reply, “It’s pretty healthy!” But… what is healthy eating? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we understand food differently than in western medicine. We don’t usually talk about nutrients, vitamins, or minerals. Instead, we focus on a food’s thermal nature (cold, hot, warm, cool, neutral), its […]

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]]> Acupuncture for Fertility: How can it help? https://mahayahealth.com/acupuncture-for-fertility/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:15:46 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=1357 You have probably heard that acupuncture is the “go-to” medicine when someone is struggling with fertility. Acupuncture for fertility? How can tiny needles actually help with conception? Let’s take a deeper look at this common issue. For some people, getting pregnant happens very easily. They try for one month, and it works right away. For […]

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]]> Naturopathic Solutions For Chronic Fatigue https://mahayahealth.com/naturopathic-solutions-for-chronic-fatigue/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:30:38 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=1217 Are you feeling tired, even though you’ve been getting a full night’s sleep? Have you been suffering from headaches, dizziness, or experiencing muscle and joint pain? Does exercise make you feel worse, not better? You might be suffering from chronic fatigue. Thankfully there is help. Our Toronto naturopathic doctors can work with you to get […]

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]]> Not Feeling Spring Fever? It Might Be Burnout https://mahayahealth.com/not-feeling-the-spring-fever-it-might-be-burnout/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:30:51 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/2019-3-19-not-feeling-the-spring-fever-it-might-be-burnout/ By: Dr. Elena Rossi, Naturopathic Doctor Springtime brings relief for many of us – sunnier days, milder weather, and rain to wash away the old snow. It’s a transformative season, and it can be transformative for our bodies too. Our circadian rhythms shift, our metabolism boosts, the sunshine starts giving us more vitamin D and […]

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]]> What To Expect When You’re Expecting Physio https://mahayahealth.com/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-physio/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:30:49 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/2018-10-12-what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-physio/ If you have never been to a Toronto physiotherapist before, you may have no particular expectations. I dig that. Because if you have had physiotherapy before, this will probably not be what you thought you were getting. Here’s what to expect from a physiotherapy treatment at Mahaya Health. Physical Assessment In the physical part of […]

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]]> Natural Solutions For Lower Back Pain https://mahayahealth.com/natural-solutions-for-lower-back-pain/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:11:17 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=1212 Are you struggling with lower back pain? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study from Statistics Canada, 80% of adults will deal with some form of chronic back pain at some point in their lives. But while it may be a little comforting to know you’re in good company, it doesn’t make the […]

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]]> When Someone Hurts You https://mahayahealth.com/when-someone-hurts-you/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:41:42 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=1206 By Vaishali Patel We’ve all been there. We’ve all been hurt by another person: a parent, a partner, a friend, a stranger. You feel emotionally punched in the gut, for a second or so you feel you can’t breathe. Even afterwards, sometimes just thinking about it brings a pang of pain. Sometimes the pain sent […]

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]]> Health Benefits Of Registered Massage Therapy: Beyond Relaxation https://mahayahealth.com/health-benefits-of-registered-massage-therapy-beyond-relaxation/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:20:27 +0000 https://mahayahealth.com/?p=1200 Who doesn’t love a relaxing massage? Taking an hour out of your busy life to lay back, and forget for a little while about the endless emails piling up in your inbox is not only a great chance to de-stress, it has a number of other benefits as well. From helping to lower blood pressure, […]

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