The media has to use catchy phrases in order to gain the readers’ attention. If the headline is boring, it’s not likely that you are going to want to read the rest of the article! That being said, sometimes the more attractive looking story tend to err on the dramatic side of things. You…
May is just around the corner, spring sunshine is finally here .. so what better time to start spending more time outdoors. Society has become very urban-centric, congregating in the metropolitan centres that we forget how renewing and refreshing it is to be amongst nature.
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week Many people seek the advice of a Naturopathic Doctor when they have digestive concerns. Digestion is linked to a whole range of factors in the body and may not be solely related to what you are eating. When you work to improve digestion, you are in turn, creating a…
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week Craniosacral therapy (or cranial sacral therapy, CST) is establishing a foot hold in the manual therapy and health care community. Introductions to it usually lead with: What is it? And here we are looking to clear up that question, and a few more.
With a trend turning towards more vegetables and less animal product, many people are asking the question- where will I get my daily protein? Our society has come to equate protein with animal meat, plain and simple, as our primary source of protein. This doesn’t have to be the case, as there is substantial protein content in…
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week pH is something that most people only associate with grade school chemistry classes. You learned the basics about the spectrum between acid and alkaline, and how to measure the pH of ambiguous, unknown solutions the teacher put out for you. This is good knowledge but some of us have…
It is no secret that the media drives a lot of what we think to be best for our health. Whether you’re listening to the news or surfing the web, everyone has their own opinions. This subject of bone health is no exception.
Complications having to do with the conception of a child are common, and can be very challenging to work through, both emotionally and physically. According to an article in Chatelaine Magazine, “one in six couples are infertile, defined as the inability to conceive a child after one year of unprotected intercourse.” With these statistics, public…
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week The amount of gluten in our diets is something that is on our minds more and more recently. As we know, there are varying degrees to which we can react to gluten- the protein found in wheat, barely, and rye. The worst reaction being a diagnosis of Celiac Disease….
As part of the initiative Let’s Talk by Bell Canada, the topic of mental health has been on the radar all over the country in recent weeks. The program works to take on issues in mental health care and find a more effective therapy. While drugs can help you to cope with the condition, if…
It is a great time of year to focus more on your health and what we are putting in our bodies. The easiest way to cleanse or detoxify the body is by being more conscious of what we eat. There are a number of pollutants and chemicals in our food and environment these days that…
If berries weren’t yummy and healthy enough as it is, they have been rewarded with yet another health benefit. A study conducted at Harvard University concluded that the high levels of a flavonoid compound naturally found in berries can lower the risk of heart attack. The study focused only on women’s health but the health benefits are…
Why not incorporate acupuncture into your New Year’s resolutions for 2013? Acupuncture is a great addition to the way you care for yourself. At Broadway Wellness in Vancouver, BC, our Naturopaths are trained as certified acupuncturists and are very good at what they do. Whether you’re looking to acupuncture for mental/emotional reasons, physical discomfort, or…
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week It is encouraging to see more and more people embracing what is now known as “integrative medicine.” This includes alternative treatments that focus on searching for and correcting the root cause of the symptom. This approach is different from allopathic medicine, which focuses on the symptoms, often with pharmaceuticals…
The year 2012 has been a year filled with lots of changes when it comes to food and environmental issues. Communities have taken the initiative to educate themselves on the things we put into our bodies and the effects of the environment around us.
High estrogen levels can be displayed physiologically in a number of ways, both in men and women. Common knowledge leads us to believe that estrogen levels are naturally higher in women than in men and your body will produce only what it needs- end of story. The missing piece to the puzzle that is often…
Our brains age with us, just as everything else does. Brain shrinkage, or atrophy, is a normal occurrence as we grow older. Atrophy can ultimately lead to deterioration of our mental health. An article published in the Huffington Post suggests, and documents proof, that exercise can slow this atrophy process. We all know that exercise…
We can all agree that in some cases you find the very best things through word of mouth. You trust someone’s story, and personal experience over most other forms of promotion. This is a great way to educate. This is why we like to hear your beautiful stories about the quality care people receive.
Our very own Vancouver Naturopath Dr. Krista Moyer has been featured in an article in the Georgia Straight. The issue is out October 25, 2012 and is also available online by clicking the following: Group calls for BPA ban in canned-food linings.
New findings have come out of a study in Germany that indicate that Naturopathic Medicine may be able to play a very important role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. The excerpt below outlines just how interconnected our systems are:
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week We have posted before talking about how ‘you are want you eat.’ Now, people are thinking more and more about what they are putting on their skin. There are a whole lot of ingredients in everything from tooth paste to shampoo, to cleansers and make-up. There aren’t many of us…