Fall is undeniably the season of cold and flu. It is a transitional season – not only weather-wise but for most people this can be a time when we change up the school and/or work routines as well. It can be a lot for the body to keep up with. There are a few tips…
Vancouver Naturopath‘s tip of the week: Emotional Eating This week’s post features a guest piece from Broadway Wellness’ own Dr. Krista Moyer:
Naturopath‘s tip of the week: Xenoestrogens This week’s post features a guest piece from Broadway Wellness’ own Dr. Krista Moyer:
Naturopathic Doctor‘s tip of the week: Xenoestrogens This week’s post features a guest piece from Broadway Wellness’ own Dr. Krista Moyer:
Probiotics, prebiotics- they are the talk of the town these days whether you are in your favourite grocery store or in your Vancouver Naturopath‘s clinic. Many may wonder what the fuss is all about- we all have naturally occur bacteria in the gut, what’s the point in adding more?
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week: Oil of Oregano No one wants to come down with a cold just in time for the holiday festivities, parties and family get-togethers. That’s why we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight Oil of Oregano and all that it can do for your health!
Naturopath‘s Tip of the Week: Magnesium This weeks post features a guest piece from Broadway Wellness’ own Dr. Krista Moyer: Magnesium is my favourite mineral! It has so many functions in the body, & I find that people are so often showing signs of deficiency. Magnesium is the main mineral used by your adrenal glands. In…
Everyone has their own way of winding down after a stressful day – reading a book, watching TV, taking a walk….and eating! Stress eating is a term that has become common place. It often comes with connotations of a negative impact on one’s health, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Using food as…
It has been engrained in many of us to head to the closest walk-in when things aren’t feeling quite as they should. What is not yet as conventional is the option to see a Naturopathic Doctor. While a Medical Doctor tends to administer medicines in an effort to cure what ails you (ie. to treat your…
Vancouver Naturopath Article of the Week There’s the produce section and then there is the organic produce section. They include many of the same fruits and vegetables, so which section do you buy from? While the movement to exclude certain pesticides has started across the board (even in farms that are not certified organic) there are…
So, the sun is out and we want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. The warmth and the bright blue sky are what we have been waiting for but we often forget is how strong the sun becomes on days like this. We also forget to protect ourselves adequately from the harmful rays…
Adrenal fatigue, also known as non-Addison’s hypoadrenia, sub-clinical hypoadrenia, neurasthenia, adrenal neurasthenia, and adrenal apathy, is a syndrome (a collection of signs and symptoms) that results when the functioning of the adrenal glands perform below the necessary level. Adrenal fatigue is most commonly associated with stress, but can also emerge during or after chronic infections,…
Acupuncture is based in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the belief that living beings have energy, known as qi (pronounced “chi”), which circulates through meridians in the body, each correlating to a different organ system. If this energy flow becomes imbalanced or impeded, symptoms will emerge. In order to reestablish the flow of qi, practitioners apply…
Have you ever stepped foot in a beautiful grove of tall trees, and noticed a sense of calm? You wouldn’t be wrong. Scientific studies have proven that even as little as 20 minutes in a forest is enough to noticeably reduce both cortisol levels, and stress and anxiety inducing excitatory neurotransmitters levels.
Are you a commuter? Chances are you’ve thought of and tried all kinds of things to help pass the time – music, video, podcasts, books – but, how about mindfulness? Sure the commute is a great time to feed the Netflix binge watching urge but it is also a good time to check in with…
Why a “BPA-free” label on plastics may be meaningless We’re all familiar with the buzz BPA (Bisphenol A) has received in recent years due to its prolific presence in plastics, and concerns relating to hormone production, human reproduction, metabolism, and neurological functions. BPA got all the media attention becoming the focus of most studies and…
Do you ever wake between 1am-3am? Your liver may be trying to tell you something! 1am to 3am, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is known as the time of the liver. This is when the body checks in and gives it a little more attention, and does so through nerve conduction and increased blood flow….
Did you know the human body can only absorb 4 ounces (120ml) of water every 15 minutes? Do you ever guzzle down a bottle of water and think that should keep you hydrated for a few hours? Think again! The body can only accommodate the absorption of 4 ounces of water every 15 minutes. By…
Your skin appears to be fine, and then one morning you wake up and your skin is red, itchy, and scaly. You scratch to relieve the itch, but it only gets worse. What’s going on? Eczema is a wide-ranging skin condition that can cause redness, dryness, itching or inflammation of the skin. At times, it…
And here it is – that crisp breeze and subtle shimmer to the blue sky that confirms fall has arrived. Every season has its charm, but fall manages to dazzle us with impressive dexterity of natures paintbrush and turn the world in to a canvas exploding with colours.
A warm thank you to all of you who took the time to vote for Broadway Wellness in this year’s Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver Readers Choice Awards. Your votes truly counted because we won the “Best Massage Therapist” category! We couldn’t be happier and will continue to offer the kind of friendly and quality…