Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada

Exploring Men's Fertility and Mental Health Through Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Cameron Smith


Listen Later

Send us a text

A painful knee injury led Dr. Cameron Smith on an unexpected journey into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What started as a personal quest for relief soon transformed into a profound exploration of holistic health practices, opening doors to understanding men's fertility challenges. In our latest episode of Fertility in Focus, Dr. Smith joins us from Red Deer, Alberta to share insights from his practice. Together, we uncover how TCM techniques, like acupuncture and herbology, can offer much-needed support not only for those facing fertility issues but also for managing chronic conditions such as pain and migraines. Our conversation shines a light on the often-silent struggles men endure, urging a shift towards more open dialogues regarding reproductive health.

More about our guest speaker:
Dr. Cameron Smith is a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture (Dr. Ac) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCMD). He has spent many years treating patients with injuries, chronic pain, and other ailments. He uses Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, and Chinese herbal medicine to safely and effectively bring his patients health back to homeostasis. While in college, Doctor Cam had lingering pain from a sports injury and was recommended to try acupuncture. He experienced first-hand the immediate pain relief and the healing ability of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Cam was hooked and started investigating Traditional Chinese Medicine and its theory. Doctor Cam moved to Nelson, B.C., to study at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences. After obtaining his Doctorate in 2005, he apprenticed with Acupuncture and Herbal Masters in Western Canada. Along the way, Doctor Cam taught courses at the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and worked as an Acupuncturist on cruise ships. Dr. Cam practiced in Quito, Ecuador for the last decade. In 2022 he moved back to Alberta, becoming a locum throughout the province, as skilled male practitioners are in high demand. Cam has an in depth understanding of male health, and inflammatory responses pertaining to reproductive health.

https://linktr.ee/tcmdsmith

If you or your organization would like to sponsor educational episodes just like this, please contact us at [email protected].

Follow Fertility Matters Canada at @fertility_canada on Instagram and TikTok.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters CanadaBy Carolynn Dubé


More shows like Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada

View all
This American Life by This American Life

This American Life

91,142 Listeners

Handsome by Headgum

Handsome

13,255 Listeners