 We are proud to share a wonderful food blog that a patient and good friend of the Xiaolan Health Centre, Aleyda Batarse authors and styles, The Dish on Healthy With so many conflicting ideas about how to eat, when to eat, what to eat, etc. it is often confusing what choices are best for you. The beauty of The Dish on Healthy is that is can be helpful and inspiring for all diet types. There are vegan options, gluten free, low fat, whole foods, raw foods, and everything in between. The focus is on real, quality foods that nourish not only your body, but also your taste buds. Check out the accompanying Instagram page here for drool-worthy recipes and lots of inspiration, what ever your diet may be! Get cooking and nourish your body and mind!
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Spring, the most harmonious time to cleanse the body. Jump start your health with this unique offer at the Xiaolan Health Centre, along with EnviroMed Clinic. Boost your energy, mental focus and clarity, and improve the health of your skin!  The Package includes:
4 Hydrotherapy Colonic treatments (60min each) 2 IV Treatments: Tonify, Remove, and Clear (includes Glutathione push) 1 Full ND initial assessment (*if not already a patient of EnviroMed clinic) Colonics are extremely effective are reducing total body burden of toxins, significantly more so than even saunas. By doing 4 colonics within a 2-3 week period, you’ll optimize the amount of toxins that can be eliminated by this process. The IV Treatments are specifically designed to provide your body with high dose IV nutrients for the purpose of supporting your detoxification pathways, along with powerful antioxidant support. The gluthathione push at the end results in a large neutralization and removal of toxins from your body via the kidney, liver, and gallbladder. Some studies have shown that you can increase the toxins eliminated in the urine by 20-30x over the next 6 hour after receiving a glutathione push. The Initial ND Assessment visit will be with one of our Environmental Medicine Specialists, and will focus on identifying and removing as many sources of toxicant exposures. Supplements and herbs will be recommended to significantly boost your detoxification pathways, but are optional add-ons. This offer is available at the Xiaolan Health Centre and EnviroMed Clinic until May 31, 2016. *$510 if already a patient of EnviroMed and only purchasing Colonics and IV Treatment package  We are pleased to announce a new addition to our people and services here at the Xiaolan Health Centre: Alla Sydorchenko and Colonic Hydrotherapy! Alla studied Dermatology at the National Medical University in Kiev, Ukraine; Certified Colon Therapy at the Canadian Academy of Holistic Medicine; Registered Nutritional Consultation Practitioner program at the National Institute in Hanoi, Vietnam; and the Certified Nutritional Practitioner program at the National Institute of Traditional Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Coming to see Alla, you will benefit from her background as a trained Medical specialist in Ukraine to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic treatments are right for your specific needs. This is just one of the ways in which she is different from other colonic therapists in Toronto. Alla would like to personally invite you to try our colonic services. She believes very strongly in the approaches we use to restore health and balance. We practice on ourselves the procedures recommended to our clients when appropriate and we have first hand experience in seeing benefits of colonic therapy. We love what we do and take both a personal and professional pride in watching clients move towards balance and health. Please visit the Colon Hydrotherapy section of our website here, and for more information on Alla, please visit her page on our website here. Congratulations to Alla and welcome Alla to the Xiaolan Health Centre family!  A patient and friend of the Xiaolan Health Centre has released a new book that we are proud to share with you:
Registered psychotherapist and mental health advocate Stacey Gorlicky shares her personal exploration of body image, sexuality and addiction in her first book, Food, Sex & You: Untangling Body Obsession in a Weight-Obsessed World examines the delicate correlation between the need for food and the desire for sex – two of the most powerful engines driving evolution. In addressing the vital connection between food and sex, the book documents both Stacey’s personal battle as well as her experiences with clients on overcoming obsessions and fears around the two evolutionary drives. “Self-acceptance is the greatest gift you can give yourself, and I am proud to help men and women take that first step towards that journey,” said Stacey. “Only by letting go of destructive actions and thought patterns can you gain genuine control, listening to your body and paying attention to its real needs.” Stacey guides readers through a road to recovery from distorted body image and self-dissatisfaction, addressing the challenges that occur when food and sex are used to feed psychological voids and wounds. Food, Sex & You, now available to purchase online and in major bookstores across Canada, including Chapters Indigo, Amazon, iTunes and Barnes & Noble. About Stacey Gorlicky Stacey Gorlicky is a registered psychotherapist, addictions counselor, spiritual transformation coach and former producer and host of the call-in show “Mind Matters.” Specializing in treating trauma, anxiety and depression, she takes both a spiritual and natural approach to healing as a passionate spokesperson for mental health issues. Stacey’s integration of traditional and cutting-edge treatment methods lead individuals, couples and families to achieve recovery and personal growth. About Dundurn Dundurn’s long successful publishing program began in 1972, and the company now has more than 2,500 books in print and 1,700 ebooks available. In 2012 and 2014, Dundurn was nominated for the Libris Award for Publisher of the Year, presented by the Retail Council of Canada. For more information, visit Dundurn.com. Congratulations to Stacey and best wishes for her continued success!  TCM practitioners have many diagnostic tools to identify what is going on with a patients health. One of the most common ways is to look at the state of the tongue. A tongue's colour, shape, and coating can tell you a lot about your health, and below is some advice from Angela Warburton, TCM practitioner and Acupuncturist on what a practitioner sees when they look at your tongue: Normal Tongue "A healthy balanced tongue will be pinky red in colour, have smooth edges and a smooth body and a thin white coat that you can actually see the tongue body through." Pale and Teeth Marks "You might notice when you're feeling really bloated or tired after you eat that the sides of your tongue are swollen or have teeth marks — this means that your digestive system is weaker and overworking. By making simple changes like cooking your foods or avoiding cold frozen foods like smoothies or ice in your drinks, you'll find your digestion improves." Red "If your tongue is really red in colour, it tends to mean there is too much heat in your body. You'll want to avoid things that are going to add more heat like spicy foods. If the sides of your tongue are red, it might show up when you're really stressed or irritable or suffer from things like PMS. When you're having trouble sleeping or suffer from anxiety, the tip might get red. Making simple changes like turning off electronic devices or overly stimulating music can be extremely helpful, as can regular meditation." Purple "If your tongue has a purplish colour, it means that things aren't circulating as well as they could: this could be on specific points on the tongue, like the sides, or across the whole thing. This can show up in people who have migraines or pain, or women who get really bad PMS or cramps. Sometimes simple things like exercise can help but often you want to work with a professional to help with this." Cracks "Cracking in the tongue can be a sign of depleted moisture levels and too much heat in the body, and can be common in women going through menopause (yin deficiency). Avoiding foods that are drying and heating like coffee and alcohol can be of big help and it's important to have lots of downtime or rest with this pattern." Puffy "When the tongue is puffy or has a really thick coat, this is a sign of too much moisture in the body. This person might feel really tired after they eat, have a chronically stuffy nose, swellings in the body or looser bowels. Avoiding foods that are mucus-forming or moistening like diary, bananas or sugary foods can be helpful."  The Xiaolan Health Centre presents:
LIFESTYLE GENOMICS An Individualized and Health-Focused Approach to Living By Dr. Mansoor Mohammed, Renowned Expert in Genomics and Personalized Functional Medicine Dr. Mansoor is the Founder and President of ManaGeneDx, a leading and innovative provider of comprehensive Lifestyle Genomics and Personalized Medicine. He is a recognized authority in the fields of medical genomics and personalized medicine and has been the recipient of multiple academic and industry awards. He is the holder of several patents in the general fields of molecular diagnostics and genomics research, and is one of the most sought-after national and international conference speakers in this genre. Importantly, Dr. Mansoor has worked with some of the most well known and respected clinicians from around the world to bring this new and exciting branch of medicine to their patients. Lifestyle genomics is the study of how an individual’s genomic legacy converges with lifestyle, nutrition and environment to contribute to health and wellbeing. It acknowledges that optimal health is only truly realized when a person’s life and nutrition choices are in harmony with their individual genomic legacy. The insights gleaned from your genomics testing and consult will facilitate a more personalized set of lifestyle and nutrition recommendations that can be an important factor in achieving optimal health and wellness. Your Lifestyle Genomics Package includes:
Speak to one of our knowledgable reception staff for more information and pricing!
The year of the Monkey is ideal for a quantum leap in your life! Now is the time to shake things up, create change, and innovate a new path. Join Monkey’s enthusiast energy when risks are rewarded and anything can happen. Even the most ambitious plans can succeed. There will be more than enough action and opportunity to keep you busy. In Monkey year, it’s fine to just make it up as you go along. Just don’t be gullible and trust the wrong people, or wily Monkey will take all the peanuts and leave you only shells. Those born in Monkey years (1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016) are clever, sharp, mercurial, and entertaining. They are wonderful to be around because they are fun, creative, and bring the sparkling energy that only Monkey can provide. Monkeys embodies strong leadership potential and, like their best friend the Dragon, won’t allow anyone to tell her them to do. Uninhibited Monkey rarely gets embarrassed by anything, and is free to express herself fearlessly in all walks of life. In addition to acute mental alertness, Monkey also possesses physical stamina. Monkey is good with her hands, has skills and dexterity with machines, naturally has technological talents, and can easily master new concepts. A superb generalist, Monkey can do anything! In relationships, a Monkey loves romance, and is very sensitive and generous. But she can be fickle, run hot or cold, and treat relationships like a game. But everyone loves the Monkey, and the birth rate skyrockets in Asia during a Monkey year. Of the five Taoist elements Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood, this is the year of the red Fire Monkey. Red means go! Fire brings passion, creativity, and joy. Fire types are strong, dynamic, and can overcome illness and obstacles. Just be aware to not jump ahead of yourself this year, especially during the heat of summer. And try to calm what is called Monkey mind in Buddhism: jump to a branch, grab a banana, peel it, take a bite, drop it. Then jump to the next branch, grab a banana, peel it, take a bite, and drop it in a useless tail-chasing cycle. As soon as you realize that a path is not fruitful, try a new one instead of staying stuck and trying to analyze the past. Monkey year is very fortunate for all Monkeys, and for Monkey’s friends the Rat, Dragon, and Snake. Monkey energy can, at times, be problematic for the Tiger. Monkey correlates to the western sign Leo. Copyright 2016 Susan Levitt All Rights Reserved As you may have noticed, we have made some changes to the Xiaolan Health Centre website, streamlining the visual elements and making it a little easier to navigate. We have also updated some information, such as the 2016 holiday closure dates, so make sure to check out the new features and information.
Here's to a Happy and Healthy 2016! Lion or Fox is in part a blog that is written by a patient* of the Xiaolan Health Centre, and deals considerably with her own personal healing journey. In some of the postings, she describes her experiences at the Xiaolan Health Centre and we would like to share it with our readers.  Wonderfully written, with great insights in health, nutrition, healing, and staying active and fit, Lion or Fox is a great read for anyone interested in a whole approach to health. Her descriptions of her experiences at the Xiaolan Health Centre will also be helpful to those who are new or would-be patients. Give it a read!
lionorfox.com/blog *Shared with Permission  The Golden Month is the 40-day post-natal period when women are encouraged to rest, recover and regain her health. Much blood is lost during and after childbirth, resulting in a blood and Qi deficiency, and a woman is very susceptible to disease. Any illness that she contracts during the post-partum period is believed to remain with her for the rest of her life. Moreover, any existing illness the Mother has had prior to childbirth can be healed during the Golden Month. In fact, on occasion, a doctor will advise a woman plagued by illness to become pregnant and use her Golden Month to restore her health. Such is the power to heal of this significant time. And this is why the month is called "Golden".
In China, childbirth is a family affair and is honoured as a special time when family and friends welcome the baby and give the mother the special attention needed to regain her health. There is a sense of connection between the generations and a continuation of the ancestral lineage, a sense that childbirth is a collective and collaborative life event. In the West, there is often an abundance of beautiful flowers after childbirth, but there is not much help from friends or family. This aspect is essential to the Golden Month, when family comes to the assistance of the Mother, who is not allowed to cook for herself, leave the house, or do any physical labour. Delivering a baby results in a loss of Yang. As a result, the Mother is in a state of Cold and is extremely susceptible to Cold penetrating and lodging in the body. Therefore, she should also abstain from bathing, washing her hair, exposing herself to cold water or cold temperatures or wind, swimming, eating cold foods such as salads or uncooked foods, drinking cold fluids, sexual intercourse, and excessive exercise. If the Mother does not observe these practices, she will be subject to pain, aches, arthritis, and other illnesses in future. To regain Yang, or heat, and restore energy and balance to her system, a new Mother must eat Yang foods that are warming in nature, such as lamb or other red meats, red kidney beans, and lentils. It is essential to restore blood because a tremendous loss of blood can lead to insufficient blood in the heart, which transforms food Essence into blood and circulates it. The spirit, or Shen, resides in the heart so insufficient blood in the heart can lead to the Mother feeling lethargic, unable to sleep, unable to bond with her baby, unrelenting despair, worthlessness, sadness, anxiety, apathy, and feeling separate from reality. This is often in western societies referred to as "Postpartum Depression". Eating simple foods such as congee, chicken soup, and porridge can also help to restore heat and balance, and being constantly surrounded by family that tends to your every need can help to alleviate the symptoms associated with the post-partum period. The end of the Golden Month is celebrated with a ritual bath containing a mixture of herbs prescribed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, which signifies the close of the "official" period of resting and restoration for the Mother, and marks her return to regular life. For more information on the Golden Month, you can read the same-titled chapter in Xiaolan Zhao's book "Reflections Of The Moon on Water" found online or at the Xiaolan Health Centre. |
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