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…
The value of a massage is sometimes shadowed by old stigmas. The benefits to be experienced from a massage are too vast to not mention at least some of them.
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 Massage Therapy Article of the Week How stressed out are you? Does it fluctuate? Is it chronic? It is important to identify stress levels, what gets you to that point, and how to manage it. Chronic stress can manifest itself in many ways and affect our lives physically, emotionally, mentally, physiologically- if we can…
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.
Are you finding that your feet are constantly getting sore? Does it prevent you from exercising? You may have a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis happens when the fascia in the sole of your foot becomes inflamed. This inflammation begins because of repeated stress and tearing of the fascia which results in pain that…
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…
Have you been seeking therapeutic care for back pain related to postural issues? Have you been going week after week, month after month and not experiencing lasting results? Or have the results only last for a week or a couple of days at a time? The problem may not be entirely skeletal, or bone-related. The…
The Vancouver Sun Run is coming up this month and lots of people are busy training and shooting for a competitive finish time! As you can imagine, all the training and straining on your muscles can leave you feeling quite sore.
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…