‘It’s very simple: You can heal yourself’ Hypnotherapist says he’s ‘just the facilitator;’ you do the work Brian Wilford, Oceanside Star Published: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Detlef ‘Joe’ Friede was a hard-driving, successful senior manager in the German ministry of health. As a martial arts trainer in the German military, he had learned mind-control techniques and…
Research Shows Hypnotherapy Benefits Patients With Irritiable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder that affects a lot of people; it is the most common condition seen by gastroenterologists. Common symptoms of IBS include constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating. The cause of the disorder is not known and there is no…
Background Anxiety and depression are high in prevalence, especially in the female population, whose incidence is approximately double that of the male population. In addition, these conditions are difficult to treat and have high relapse rates and medication side-effects. There is evidence to suggest that acupuncture may be an effective treatment modality. Objective The aim…
Tumeric – Is an Asian spice usually found in mixed curry powder and some Indian dishes. It contains a powerful, natural and non-toxic compound called curcumin. Recent studies have found that turmeric’s natural anti-inflammatory benefits are equal to hydrocortisone and Motrin, but without their undesired side effects.Antonym- Sugar. It can hardly be called a “spice”,…
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…
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….
Coughing? Here are some simple remedies from a naturopath. It is that time of year when people start coming in with a cough. There are some simple things you can do at home to ease your symptoms. The first thing to remember is that your body needs to cough, especially if you are bringing up…
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…
Registered Massage Therapy In Granville, Vancouver, BC. Recently, there has been a growing interest in using stones as a part of massage therapy. Although some massage therapists and clients may consider this to be simply fashionable, the use of stones and gemstones for healing purposes dates back thousands of years. Both verbal and written history…
By Detlef Friede, MCH You may scoff at the notion that a piece of wood with some letters on it can connect you to the dead but people have been doing it for at least some 2,500 years, back to the time of Pythagoras. What most people know today as Ouija – Yes-Yes in French…