Two Types of VNS

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Comparing the Two Types of Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) The vagus nerve is one of the main communication highways between your brain and your body. It plays a key role in regulating heart rate, digestion, inflammation, mood, and your stress response....

Stress and Digestion

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Understanding Digestion and Stress: When the Gut Feels What the Mind Carries Digestive symptoms are among the most common — and most misunderstood — effects of chronic stress. Bloating. Irregular bowel movements. Stomach discomfort before meetings. Loss of appetite...

Acupuncture for Insomnia Toronto

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Acupuncture for Insomnia in Toronto: Understanding Sleep, Stress, and the Path Back to Rest Sleep isn’t passive…not exactly. If you’re lying awake at 3 a.m. — mind racing, body exhausted but stubbornly alert — you already know that insomnia is more than just...

What is Anxiety?

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Understanding Anxiety: When the Alarm System Stays Sensitive Anxiety is often misunderstood. It’s not simply “worrying too much.” It is not a character flaw.  And it’s not something that can always be resolved by thinking differently. Anxiety is a nervous system...

What is Stress?

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Understanding Stress: When the Body Stays in “On” Mode Stress is not inherently harmful. In fact, it’s necessary. It helps us meet deadlines, respond to emergencies, and navigate challenges. The stress response is designed to be short-lived and adaptive. The problem...

Nutrition for Stress

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Nutrition, Supplementation, and the Stress Response Proper nutrition and supplementation are pivotal for better anxiety, sleep & stress. When someone is struggling with anxiety, poor sleep, or chronic stress, the conversation often turns toward the mind. But long...

TCM Herbs for Stress

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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine & the Nervous System Adding Chinese herbal medicine to your Acupuncture treatment: Herbal medicine has been used within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years…longer than Acupuncture by far.  Historically,...

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

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Heart Rate Variability: What Does It All Mean? You've heard about HRV but what does it mean when it comes to your stress levels? Understanding your HRV might be a helpful tool when it comes to your stress – and how best to manage it.  In this article,...

Perceived Stress Scale

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The Perceived Stress Scale The Most Widely Used Stress Scale Around the World The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a widely used questionnaire designed to assess how stressful life feels to you over the past month. Rather than focusing on specific events, it looks at...

Hamilton Anxiety Scale

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The Hamilton Anxiety Scale A Self-Reflection Exercise for Those With Anxiety The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) is one of the most widely used clinical tools for assessing anxiety severity. While it is traditionally administered by trained clinicians, self-reflection...

Acupuncture and Neuromodulation

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Neuromodulation Regulating the Nervous System The International Neuromodulation Society states that neuromodulation is the “alteration of nerve activity through targeted delivery of a stimulus such as electrical stimulation to specific neurological sites in the...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Whole - Body Approach to Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Regulation Vagus nerve stimulation treatments are offered by Drew at his clinic. You’ve been feeling stressed.   After consulting with Dr. Google, you’ve come across the vagus...

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Book Your Treatment! To book with RMT, Tia Kastrinos: Book with Tia To book with RMT, Kelly Glynn: Book with Kelly To book with Acupuncturist, Drew Nesbitt: Book with...

Looking for Clinic Space?

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 Are you an Acupuncturist, ND or RMT looking for part-time clinic space?  Is women’s health a large part of your interest? A unique opportunity for ND(s), Acupuncturists or RMT’s to run their practice in an already established clinic right on the Danforth.  Drew...

Extras You Get With Drew

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Extras You Get When You Work With Drew Apart from seeing Drew for an in-depth initial consultation for your fertility concern – all in-person fertility clients of Drew receive a “Health Summary” after their initial visit.  An extra that is fairly unique to Drew....

Drew’s Treatment Philosophy

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Acupuncture – A Modern Approach Although I still love the interesting and poetic theories behind Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I find myself leaning more on the modern applications of Acupuncture when it comes to fertility treatments.  I like knowing that...

More About Drew

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All About Drew With over 20 years experience as a successful registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in Toronto, you can rest assured that you are in safe and capable hands with Drew for any of your fertility concerns. The vast...

COVID-19 INFO

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To Patients: **Please be aware of the following changes before coming to the clinic:** If you are experiencing a fever, new or current cough and/or difficulty breathing – DO NOT come to your appointment. Pre-screening will be performed through email and in...

Clinic Space for Rent

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Clinic Space for Rent – Danforth & Coxwell Are you a pair healthcare practitioners looking for part-time clinic space?  Are you hoping to get your practice off the ground but prefer the safety net of sharing the expenses with another colleague? Part-time...

Irregular Periods – What Causes Them?

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Irregular periods are common among females but can be a problem if they occur often…especially when trying to conceive. Regulating your periods naturally with acupuncture, herbal medicine, proper diet and supplement advice will give your body what it needs to create a healthy, consistent period; optimizing your chances at conceiving.

Correcting a Breech Position with TCM

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion on the acupuncture point Zhiyin BL-67 to correct breech presentation. 130 women having their first baby (primigravidas) at 33 gestation received moxibustion to Zhiyin Bl 67 while 130 women, also primigravidas, received no intervention.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

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“How does acupuncture really work?” this is by far the most common question in any acupuncture clinic.   However, most clients don’t realize how incredibly difficult it is to answer.  There are no simple answers when it comes to explaining how acupuncture works...

Free Email Consultation

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Benefit from a Free Email Consultation with Drew! Drew will offer suggestions for your health concern so you can make an informed decision before committing to treatment. Helpful advice is just one click away! [contact-form 2 “Contact form...

Client Intake Forms

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Save time before your appointment! Print and complete the appropriate intake form before your appointment with Drew. Female Fertility Health History Form- for females looking for natural fertility enhancement (includes nutritional consulting) Male Fertility Health...

Thank You for Your Payment!

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Your payment has been processed and a receipt will be emailed to you. To complete Drew’s online consultation form, please click on the the appropriate link below: Online Consultations for Females – Click Here Online Consultations for Males – Click...

IVF: The Male’s Role

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Going through the process of IVF or any other Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) can be a costly and stressful venture for all couples.  Although the process is something that both the male and female must go through, it is clear that the majority of treatment is...