As our broadband speeds up and our phones get smarter, some matters regarding our health get overlooked — especially our mental health. Tablets and smart phones have made it more convenient to be connected, but a large number of people still feel disconnected. Fortunately, the Internet also has allowed people to explore the possibilities of…
Occupational therapy can be beneficial to people of all ages, from all walks of life. As occupational therapists, we work with people who strive to participate as active members of society but are limited by physical, developmental, cognitive, or emotional difficulties. We assist people in learning skills for living independent, creative and satisfying lives and…
Myofascial release is a relatively new concept in the world of massage therapy in Vancouver. Only in the last couple decades have we begun to understand and work with the fascial system of the body. Fascia is the body’s tensegrity system. It holds, wraps and connects everything from bone to nerves to muscles. Understanding fascia…
By Dr. Rebecca Handford, ND Naturopathic Doctor As a naturopathic doctor, I promote life and health every day. Witnessing recent events such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the Las Vegas massacre, and the wildfires of California, brings out a deep and urgent need to help heal, both myself and other people. So, I reached into…
Injuries can be devastating to a dance career, but you can reduce their occurrence or avoid them—if you know what to look for. Find out why certain injuries happen, what can be done to prevent them, and which treatment to seek if prevention fails. 1. Neck Strain: Choreography that calls for excessive head movement can easily…
By Giselle Bobinski With Mother’s Day around the corner, we immediately think of images of sweet kisses and sentimental moments in a gift card,while there are those moments; mothers today are more often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the pace, amount of work, and the neverending list of responsibilities resulting in serious health issues and…
By Detlef Friede For most of their lives, women have been inundated with the negative stories of other women’s birth experiences. Everyone, from their mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, friends, and even strangers, wants to tell them the horrors of giving birth. They have been conditioned to believe that excruciating pain is associated with labour; and…
10 Top Detox Foods A detox is typically characterized as a respite from your favourite foods, but it can also be a time to discover new foods and ways of enjoying them. Check out this list of detox-friendly foods and whether you’re detoxing or not, try adding a few of them to your diet today….
By Dr. Rebecca Handford, ND “Detoxing” is a term we hear more and more frequently these days, especially when looking for ways to get healthy. But what is detoxing? What are toxins? Should we even be worried about toxins? How long does it take to detoxify? In this article we will explore the world…
By Mihael Mamychshvili It has been my privilege to work with mothers’ from every sort of culture and socio-economic background in the last fifteen years as a therapist. But I have found that there continues to be little advancement in the concept of their own self care first. The vast majority of mothers who I have…
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