TLC Medicine Clinic

02/09/2026

February 8-14 is Sexual Health Week, and this year the campaign is focusing in on the risks of AI.

When it comes to sexual health, it can feel like you're the only one dealing with it, and that isolating feeling creates shame and embarrassment.
So, people turn to AI; anonymous, private, and full of information, it seems like the perfect solution to avoiding those tough feelings.

But there are risks-

❌ Misinformation:
AI is pulling from a lot of sources, but quantity =/= quality. Information is often sourced from non-scientific articles, opinion pieces, posts on forums or poorly backed studies.
❌ Misdiagnosis:
With so much conflicting information its easy for a chat bot to find a way for your symptoms to align with many disorders, causing unnecessary worry.
❌ DIY Care Gone Wrong:
What happens when care starts off with a misdiagnosis and poor quality information? Suddenly you are cutting out valuable foods from your diet, taking unsafe doses of potent herbs, or changing around your schedule. Overall adding more stress to your life.

Sexual health shouldn't hide away in the computer!

So what can we do?

🙌 Remind yourself there is no reason to feel shame, everyone has to come face to face with sexual health at some point, whether its during puberty, child-rearing, menopause or adult-life hormonal changes.

😌 Sharing with health care professionals and inviting peers to do the same can help us understand how normal shifts from person to person. Not to measure yourself against others, but to see how "healthy" holds multitudes.

✨ Finding a trusted practitioner can help shame melt away, while you find explanations and treatments that makes sense for you!

AT TLC Medicine we use a holistic view for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sexual health is connected to your overall health and isn't a separate taboo topic. We work to ensure your comfort and provide informed treatment.

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02/06/2026

📣Overheard At The Clinic 📣

One of our patients called excitedly to tell us that he was noticing improvement after his last visit. "My ankles felt young again!" 🙌

It's a common story when a patient comes in with neuropathy: They were active just a few months ago but suddenly their feet started to feel unstable. They'd gone from a long stroll every afternoon to struggling to get down the block.

And for many, they are told there is no cause and no solution, and all there is to do is wait until you are in a wheelchair.

That's why it's so rewarding to share in the journey of healing with our patients. It's inspiring to watch as they open up to alternative treatment options, and find the relief they have been denied by doctors!

If you are dealing with neuropathy or chronic pain putting a pause on your fun,
reach out to find out how TLC Medicine can help you get back on your feet.

Check out our website to get started 💚
https://tlc-medicine.com/contact-us/

02/06/2026

Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can cause all sorts of unexpected changes to the body. Many women will notice that the weight loss regimen that they have relied on for years no longer is effective at keeping the pounds away. So what can you do? Watch and learn more!

02/04/2026

🎗February 4th is World Cancer Day, and this year the focus is

What does this years message mean?

Understanding how and why the word "cancer" doesn't encapsulate people living with cancer's situations. People living with cancer and caregivers have a vast array of experiences and impacts that make their story and needs unique.

This is where people-centered care steps in. Instead of just looking at the chart, there needs to be considerations of how mental, social, financial and geographical factors all impact the course of care.

The goal of healthcare shouldn't just be to manage cancer, but well-being.
Imagine how much easier it is to get treatment or make lifestyle changes when you have a team of supporters working to lower the barriers to action.

Lowered barriers can look like mental health support, transport arrangements, financial assistance, community-engagement, and adequate access to allied healthcare for symptom management (neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, appetite loss etc.).

At TLC Medicine we are inspired by the strength and resiliency of our patients and their families as they battle cancer. We remain dedicated to delivering patient-focused care and collaborating with other specialists to deliver holistic, compassionate care that suits each person's unique symptom management needs.

02/03/2026

📣 New on the blog 📣

Meet Christine. Facing perimenopause, she felt as though the changes would never end, and she just couldn't catch up.

Her experience is not uncommon. Each new symptom has a different impact on your life that's added to an often already full plate (like how night sweats ruin your sleep before you go to check in on aging parents or kids away at school). 😮‍💨

And then heart health enters the conversation. 🫀
Estrogen decline is linked to increased cardiovascular risk factors, but this link isn't inevitable. Many risk factors come from symptoms not being managed, rather than the hormone change itself.

This is what Christine was facing: night sweats caused long-term sleep disturbances and increased her blood pressure, giving her another thing to worry about...
Until she found ✨TLC Medicine! ✨

Perimenopause doesn't have to be a battle. AT TLC Medicine we use Chinese Herbal Medicine to help your body work through symptoms and stay healthy as natural hormonal changes come.

Link to read more-
https://tlc-medicine.com/when-perimenopause-hits-your-heart/

01/30/2026

📣Overheard At The Clinic 📣

"I got to hit the dance floor at my son's wedding!" 🕺

Our patients dealing with neuropathy often deal with feelings of weakness, numbness or burning in the limbs, trouble balancing or constant back and neck pain.
All of that pain makes it hard to engage in the activities you used to enjoy.

Hearing our patients have found enough relief to get out and engage in the activities they had to leave behind is the highlight of our days!

If you are dealing with neuropathy or other chronic pain acupuncture can be the missing link to getting back to celebrating like the old days. 😉

TLC Medicine is here to support your health journey no matter what stage you're in!

Link to book: https://tlc-medicine.com/contact-us/

01/28/2026

☃ Those +10 days are gone, winter is here!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses a lot on keeping the body warm and moving so Qi (energy) can flow.
So what do you do when the environment is cold and signaling you to slow down?

🧘Focus on gentle movement

The New Year often comes with a rush into the gym. We love getting movement in, but during winter, high-intensity workouts aren't ideal.
Winter is a time to recharge... you don't have to hibernate, but finding balance between healthy movement and rest is key.

☕Reach for warming foods (and avoid cooling ones)

Winter is the time for soups, stews and broths!
But those New Years resolutions can get in the way. Many of us see January as the best time to start a diet, and it can be, but be wary of heavily restricting your diet. In winter you need hearty food to nourish your body.

Bonus: Add kidney beans, beef and dark leafy greens to your winter diet to replenish depleted energy

🫁 Engage in breath practices to slow down the mind and body.

A good introduction is to try breathing in through the nose for 4 counts, holding for 7 and breathing out through the mouth for 8.
Breath work helps calm the nervous system, relieve tension and get your Qi circulating!

🛏 Go to bed a bit earlier

Follow cues from nature and allow yourself to sleep in when you can, honouring winter as a time of rest and rebuilding.

📚 Take time to reflect

Build in quiet “inward” time for journaling to match the more reflective energy of the season.

🧣Never go outside without your hat and scarf!

In TCM, you really can “catch” a cold. As the temperature drops, your body works harder to maintain warmth in your core, reducing circulation and immune function.
And many viruses thrive in cold weather, making it easier for them to spread.

🧦 Even at home, keep your feet bundled up to conserve your body's yang (fire) energy.
Cozy socks or slippers, especially around your period, can gently ease pain and support a smoother menstrual flow.

❄ Support your wellness this winter at TLC Medicine

Link to book - https://tlc-medicine.com/get-in-touch/

01/27/2026

TCM is a powerful medicine, but it only works when your condition is properly diagnosed by a qualified TCM doctor. Having a western medical diagnosis can be helpful, but its not sufficient to guide us to choose an appropriate treatment for you!

Disclaimer: My videos are fro educational purposes only. You are welcome to use the link in bio tobook a consultation in Toronto, but I cannot provide adequate advice through social media

01/23/2026

📣New on the blog📣

When blood tests are based on a generalized range (instead of looking at what's normal for your body) it's easy to miss what is going on.

Imagine spending every day running on an empty tank of gas... that's what fatigue can feel like! But many patients get dismissed by their doctors because their blood work is "normal" (enough).

At TLC Medicine we don't just look at your charts, we listen to your experience. Whether it's trying to delegate limited energy between work, home, and outings, chugging coffee to keep up or feeling that cloud of brain fog all day, we want to know how you feel.

Taking the time to hear out your concerns equips us to support your journey to feeling energized with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and other integrative therapies.

To learn more about fatigue and how TLC Medicine approaches your well-being visit our blog-
https://tlc-medicine.com/when-exhaustion-doesnt-show-up-on-your-labs/

01/21/2026

💫 What to expect after your first acupuncture session?
The effects vary from person to person!

😴 Change in energy levels
If you're running on empty acupuncture can give you that moment to relax, and recognize how your body is feeling. This can wind down the stress driving you forward.
The good news is fatigue doesn't last long, and by opening up your energy pathways you'll get back to a full tank.
For some the first session provides a revitalized feeling. Slowing down, while acupuncture activates the restorative systems in your body can give you a boost of energy for the day!

😓 Emotional Release
Have you noticed how your shoulders get tense when you're stressed? Acupuncture can help release tension in areas where you hold your stress, opening the pathway for all kinds of energy to flow through... including emotions.
In fact, acupuncture can offer meaningful shifts for mental and emotional health, and for some people it may help where other approaches, including talk therapy, have not been enough.

🤕Changes in symptoms:
In the days following your first session your symptoms may feel worse. It's a scary thought, we know!
Acupuncture is looking for the root cause, instead of trying to dull the pain.
Stirring up the pain that's been silenced can mean symptoms worsening in the days following.
For others, opening up the areas where pain is held can allow energy in, reducing the severity.
Each session is working to get your body back into balance, so with time relief will come.

🫥 Nothing:
Perhaps nothing is more worry-inducing than nothing happening. But that's actually quite normal!
Acupuncture isn't built to mask your symptoms, it's slowly training your body to re-balance. Your first session often won't feel much different from the day before. With time, you'll start to notice how your symptoms aren't as present or intense.
It's like working out, one gym session won't change anything, but within a few weeks you realize how everyday tasks are easier and you feel more energetic.

Acupuncture takes time, and that's time TLC Medicine wants to spend with you!

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01/17/2026

01/16/2026

You can tell so much about the body just by feeling the pulse.