Matthews TCM Services

11/28/2021

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06/26/2020

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a commonly-seen condition in the clinic. Acupuncture works amazingly well to treat it!

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, isn't as official as it sounds. Frozen shoulder just refers to shoulder pain that leads to restricted...

05/20/2020

Hey all! After a long closure, I’m happy to announce I’ll be back in the clinic beginning June 2!

We are back and ready to take care of you! book online at https://northshorewellnesscentre.janeapp.com/locations/north-shore-wellness-centre/book or Call us at 604-980-4538! Your favorite practitioners schedules are open for bookings💚🥳 schedules will fill it up fast so we recommend booking in ASAP🤗

01/05/2020

BC is at an important crossroads in terms of healthcare regulation. If you’re currently (or have been in the past) a patient of an acupuncturist / Chinese Medicine practitioner, please use your voice by signing the attached letter and sending it in to the Steering Committee.
Send to PROREGADMIN@gov.bc.ca
Thanks for your support!
Dr Brad

11/28/2019

Just going to put this here...
(The takeaway? Just eat real food.)

GMO Impossible Burger has tested positive for glyphosate. Glyphosate is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

11/27/2019

If you like what I do at North Shore Wellness Centre, I’d sure appreciate your vote!

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10/05/2019

“Sciatica” is a commonly-occurring pain syndrome that is frequently seen in clinic. Good news: we can help!

MRIs show acupuncture restoring functional connectivity in the brain.

09/28/2019

Endurance athletes require a great deal from their bodies. A combination of how to train, what to eat, and supplementation with high-quality Japanese Red Reishi can be the difference between surviving and thriving in the endurance sports world.

09/27/2019

How's your Immune System?

As much as it pains me to admit it, Fall is fast approaching. That means shorter, cooler days, wetter weather, and, oh yeah…. “Cold and flu season”. With that in mind, I wanted to share some tips for a healthy immune system.
The “immune system” is a western medicine term, and is not expressly identified in classic TCM. However, we do know that the functions attributed to the western concept of the immune system are in TCM mainly related to the functions of the wei qi (Defensive Qi), which is a product of the healthy functioning of the lungs, kidney, and spleen.
• Red reishi has a very strong ability to optimize the functioning of the heart, lungs, liver, kidney, and pancreas, and it is precisely for this reason that it helps to support and optimize the immune system. Modern day research has shown that the potent polysaccharides contained in the fruiting body of the mushroom actually raise the number of macrophages and T-cells in the blood. Macrophages and T-cells are critical players in the immune system, as their role is essentially to ingest foreign pathogens that invade the body.
• “Jade Windscreen” is another favourite TCM formula of mine at this time of year. It contains 3 herbs: astragalus, atractylodes, and ledebouriella root. It is my “go to” formula for strengthening the wei qi, spleen, and lungs. A fantastic formula to use in women prone to catching a cold when they start their period.
So regardless of whether we are talking about the qi of the lungs, kidney, and spleen, or the stimulation of macrophage and T-cell production, both red reishi, and Jade Windscreen are amazingly potent in their ability to support and optimize healthy immune function.
For questions about red reishi, Jade Windscreen, or other TCM options to support a healthy immune function, give us a call!

09/25/2019

STRESS......Depending on the source quoted, stress or stress-related ailments account for somewhere between 75-90% of all visits to a physician! Stress has been linked to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, muscle tension, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, obesity, depression, anxiety, adrenal fatigue, and a plethora of other conditions.
In addition to acupuncture – which offers HUGE stress relief - here are 3 easy tips we can all do to reduce the burden of stress on the body, and immediately improve our health:
1) Commit to engaging in 30-60 minutes of exercise daily. Go for a walk, try a yoga class, ride a bike, pilates, tai chi, spin class – anything that gets your blood moving and your endorphins pumping.
2) Give yourself the gift of positivity. Eliminate negative thought patterns and complaining from your life as much as possible. Try this for just one day, and I guarantee you’ll feel instantly more relaxed and less stressed.
3) Take an “adaptogen”. An adaptogen is a substance that helps the body adapt naturally to cope with the effects of stress. Examples in Chinese medicine are Japanese red reishi, panax ginseng, and cordyceps.
Try 1, 2, or all 3 of the above and enjoy improved energy, vitality, moods, and overall health in your life!

09/19/2019

Do you stretch? Ever wondered what actually happens in your body when you stretch? Ever wondered how much or how often is best???
Check out this awesome video!

Sofie’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=790uPstACBE Sofie’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0_hwTeQ73IhJuEtsUbEtA You can learn more about...

09/18/2019

Another TCM for the win...

Ankylosing Spondylitis inflammatory biomarkers respond to acupuncture plus herbs.