There are a lot of myths and truths about how much water your body needs every day. In this video I take the myths apart, share the optimum amount of water to drink, when to drink it and how to make sure you are getting enough.
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There are a lot of myths and truths about how much water your body needs every day. In this video I take the myths apart, share the optimum amount of water to drink, when to drink it and how to make sure you are getting enough.
Once again Flu season is well under way. If you feel that you (or someone you know) are susceptible to catching everything that is going around, check out this video on how to strengthen the immune system. Especially at fending off any kind of virus. This protocol is used by many international aid programs to […]
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This week I want to share some thoughts on one of the most important lessons that an illness can bring. When the relentless and humbling teacher we call disease comes into our lives, our instinct is to grasp onto whatever we can control. This isn’t a […]
Are you concerned with your health? Are you stressed out? Is it time to change some habits in your life? Are you tired of having your illness managed instead of getting the support you need to improve your health, mood and energy levels? Join Micheal Smith, Dr.TCM, FMC on a ten week journey of […]
Admittedly, this is an unusually long article and is on a relatively unusual topic. After many requests and some personal reflection I have agreed to share some of the Indigenous teachings that I have learned. I hope this information gives you some perspective and patience with yourself and all of those in your life. In […]
Reducing inflammation is the first step in resolving chronic disease.
It is becoming more and more apparent that inflammation is at the root of most chronic and degenerative diseases. From depression and Alzheimer’s disease to heart disease and cancer, it turns out that your best choice for treatment or prevention is to reduce inflammation throughout your whole body. This article is going to introduce you […]
I am very comfortable saying that, from a clinical perspective, one of the best indicators of anyone’s health is how soon they predict having a great experience. Is it every day or just on Friday night? When do you predict having a really good time with yourself, your family or your friends? Are you waiting […]
This month I am celebrating 20 years of practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine. It has been an amazing journey so far and I look forward to the next 20 years of being of service as a health care professional. I have been reflecting on my experience as a “Doctor” and I have to say […]
I think we can all agree that stress is at the root of most chronic illness. As a full time clinician and as a patient with an auto-immune condition, I am absolutely certain that stress is the most significant and powerful force in making any disease worse. The opposite is also true; by getting enough […]
Just like your Birthday, Christmas and Thanksgiving, it is nice to celebrate your life and your health with a yearly cleanse. You can choose two weeks or two months, but nothing is better for general health, recovering from an illness and getting to know yourself than a deep and thorough cleanse! As a clinician I […]