In the 1980’s, Sylvester Stallone became famous for Rambo, a movie character who was the ultimate warrior. Many men and young boys, including myself at the time, idolized Rambo. I even had his posters on my wall as a kid thinking that’s who I want to be one day. But even Rambo has a…
By Angel Hands Trauma Team What is trauma? Some people associate trauma straight to war veterans and firefighters. However, the word trauma refers to situations that are emotionally painful, and that can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope, leaving them feeling powerless. Any situation that leaves someone feeling overpowered and alone can be traumatic. A…
By Mihael Mamychshvili, Reg. Master Shiatsu Therapist I have been working with patients with chronic pain for 15 years and it never ceases to amaze me how people get used to their pain. Their pain becomes their proverbial security blanket because without, they feel like something essential is missing. Many patients come to me…
By Virginia Lundy, RCC This article is dedicated to all those who are being affected by the devastation in the Interior of BC. I hope this article will give you some helpful ideas around how to approach someone who has experienced tragic loss as well as what to expect to be feeling. Losing…
How NES Technologies Work with the Energy of the Body Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lEEnU6zEE&feature=youtu.be The NES Total WellNES system is designed to read, communicate with, and stimulate a change in the energy of the body. It does this in a variety of ways but primarily we use the miHealth to communicate with the part of…
Depression and anxiety can be amplified during the holiday season by all the societal pressure to be happy and merry. A person feels doubly bad for being blue at this time of year. And when the holidays are over, there are at least a couple of cold dark months to get through. It can be…
By Virginia Lundy, RCC What can you do to combat loneliness in the city during Christmas? Vancouver is a big city, and with so many people in Vancouver who have come from different provinces and countries, it is not surprising that some people will be without their immediate or extended family during this Holiday…
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…
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 Dr. Cathy Sevcik, ND If you are experiencing unwanted symptoms or have a common chronic condition, you can be assured that subclinical inflammation is a contributor to your problem. Subclinical systemic inflammation has been implicated in virtually every chronic health problem that plagues the modern human, including accelerated aging, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and…
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