Optimize Athletic Performance with Sports Massage

Massage therapy has been used by healthcare practitioners for thousands of years as an effective treatment for an almost countless list of injuries and illnesses.  As far back as 2500 BC, Chinese writings express the use of massage for a broad range of medical purposes, and is understood and promoted as an indispensable treatment option…

Learn More about Network Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care has been evolving over the years, and it needs to be expressed that there is more to it than the common misconception that chiropractors only move joints and bones.  As a matter of fact, it’s now evident that quality chiropractic care can improve brain function.  This improvement restores regulation of the human body’s…

The Many Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

For thousands of years, massage therapy has displayed roots in many different cultures.  There are a multitude of techniques and styles a therapist can employ using varying degrees of manipulation and pressure to soft tissue and muscles. Scientific research has proven that massage therapy has beneficial effects on pain and other symptoms associated with a…

Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common and chronic gastrointestinal disorder that can have a negative affect on your lifestyle and well being.  Typical symptoms are cramps, bloating, gas, and inconsistent bowel habits that range from constipation to sudden onset diarrhea.  There is no specific cause of IBS, but there are commonly known triggers…

The Benefits of Network Spinal Analysis

The nervous system is akin to an electrical wiring system that distributes energy throughout the body allowing signals from the brain to dictate bodily functions.  When in a healthy, pristine state, this system is robust in its ability to heal itself naturally.  As life tends to take its toll on us physically and mentally through…

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Broadway Wellness RMT Reta Nitti wins Massage Therapist of the Year

Broadway Wellness is proud to announce that Reta Nitti has been awarded the honour of ‘Best Massage Therapist’ in this year’s Georgia Straight annual ‘Best Of Vancouver’ edition.  This is the third time Reta has been recognized by the publication as she took the title in 2010 and was runner up in 2011.  The annual…

WINTER SUPERFOODS, Here’s the List…

What makes superfood super?  Superfoods are foods that are known for being incredibly healthy because they’re packed with antioxidents, vitamins, and nutrients.  Antioxidents are widely regarded to yield cancer-battling abilities, plus the ability to reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help shield you from various diseases.  Add superfoods to your diet and reap the rewards…

Digestion

The stomach and digestive organs are where the body converts food into energy, absorbs life providing nutrients, disposes waste in to the bowels and purges the body of toxins.  From a Naturopathic approach, treating digestive issues can relieve secondary issues and symptoms as it’s believed that healing takes place from within and works outward. It’s…

Pesticide awareness and your food

Pesticides are the only toxic substances we release in to our environment with the intent to kill.  We have substances to exterminate bugs, fungus, weeds, rodents, and more.  From industrial agriculture, schools, businesses, forests, parks, and even our home kitchens, it’s rare to not find some sort of pesticide present or in use.  Governments of…

Welcome Back Reta! We missed you!!

  WE MISSED YOU RETA! WELCOME BACK.     –Returning From an Amazing Maternity Leave– Reta Nitti, RMT will be returning from her maternity leave and joining Broadway Wellness on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Reta has a unique style of manual therapy that works with the body’s viscera, fascia and cranial sacral rhythm. You…

The Importance of Hydration

A large percentage of our bodies is made up of water, and as we are constantly losing that water, it’s crucially important to replace it throughout the day. Chronic dehydration is a common problem in North America as people generally ‘forget’ to drink enough water before it’s too late, and the negative effects like headaches,…

Get to know your core – the Transversus Muscle

A strong core is essential to building and maintaining overall physical strength, whether for athletic pursuits or simply making it though a busy day of work or play.  Core strengthening trains the muscles in your hips, abdomen, and lower back to work in harmony, resulting in better balance, stability, and agility. The deepest of the…

Modern Day Stress and your Ancient Nervous System

“Some people are so used to experiencing stress that they don’t remember what life was like without it” – Andrew Bernstein In the last 24 hours, how many times have you experienced some sort of stress?  Most likely you have biologically reacted to stress in more ways than you’re aware of.  The reality is that…

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

Vancouver Naturopathy Article of the Week – Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance It’s common to have a reaction to certain foods – many of us are careful to avoid eating things like shellfish, dairy, gluten, wheat, peanuts and so on.  The determining factor in diagnosing the reaction as a food allergy or food intolerance is…

Icy Refreshing Summertime Gluten-free Beer Options!

Summer months make an icy beer on a patio appealing.  🙂 Thing is, most beer contains the protein gluten, and gluten (to put it nicely) is associated with some things not conducive to being well, for some people. Those who have, or are attempting to, eliminate gluten from their diet, are faced with the challenge…