There are currently 23 million North Americans suffering from a substance use disorder. In 2012, Statistics Canada revealed that 6 million Canadians will meet the criteria for substance use disorder over their lifetime, which means there is a strong chance that someone you know has a problem and may need some help. One…
By Dr. Rebecca Handford “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates The choices you make at the dinner table influence your percentages of developing and surviving cancer. Cancer is now the leading cause of death throughout the world. Dietary factors cause an estimated 30% of all cancer deaths in developed…
A new approach to treating trauma By Virginia Lundy, RCC Any unresolved experience in life can lead to negative emotions, feelings and behaviors that end up causing some issues for you in the present. The goal of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is to discard inappropriate emotions, change negative beliefs about…
by Delphine Baumer, Registered Acupuncturist Female 56 years old Chief complaint: Frozen Shoulder Accompanying conditions: Edema, sudden loss of hearing, insomnia, stress, anxiety, migraines, sciatica, fatigue In January of 2016, this patient was referred to me by another patient. She was in a desperate state with a lot of fear…
Past Life Regression allows us to see beyond the confusion and illusions of this life and bring about a healing of the past life that resonates into our present life. A migraine, chronic lower back pain or knee problem may be telling a story from an old accident or wound. A chronic sore throat may…
By Lisa Davicioni, Reg. Acupuncturist We are all creative beings, and while almost everybody knows that Acupuncture can treat physical pain, few people are aware that it has an amazing potential to foster dynamic creativity and healthy expression. Traditional Chinese Medicine sees the liver as the organ responsible for the free flow of our…
Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Mind The key to a healthy brain lies in the gut Are you among the 20 percent of adults suffering from anxiety and depression? Find out how nourishing your gut microbiome can make you happier and more relaxed. Your gastrointestinal system is extremely important to your overall wellbeing. Since it…
By Lisa Davicioni, R.Ac. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to naturally support the birthing process and when used in pre-birth treatments, it significantly lowers induction rates, epidural rates, and shortens the labour period. By stimulating acupoints on the mother’s body, the natural birthing hormones of placental oestrogens, prostaglandins, and relaxin initiate…
10 Healthy Tips For Mothers By Giselle Bobinski, Co-Owner 1. Meditate -Do you often wonder where the day has gone? In the mad rush to take care of the kids, the hours all blur together. Try to set aside even just a few minutes of meditation or quiet time in your own little space…
By. Dr. Cathy Sevcik, ND Due to the mild winter this year, the lower mainland will be subjected to a longer and more intense tree pollen season, according to UBC immunology department. The impact of this can range from annoying to life threatening, depending on the severity of a person’s allergies. Have you been reaching for anti-histamines…
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