Acupressure significantly reduced heart rate among subjects who suffered a stroke, whereas placebo acupressure did not, according to recent research. The study, “Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke,” involved 13 subjects who experienced a stroke at least 19 months earlier. Inclusion criteria were a unilateral stroke resulting in persistent deficits, as well as…
‘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…
Bowen therapy is a gentle form of manual therapy, that is a type of myo-fascial release. The AIM’s of Bowen therapy include: breaking up fascial adhesions, improving blood and lymph flow to tissues and calming the nervous system down into parasympathetic dominance. Parasympathetic dominance is where all healing takes place in the body. It also works…
Have you considered how the food you eat has an impact on your moods? Having a stable psyche depends on a multitude of factors. One of them is having a balanced amount of neurotransmitters in your brain, which are responsible for determining your mood and personality. Various aspects of personality can be altered by the three major neurotransmitters: dopamine,…
By Virginia Lundy, RCC While the holidays can be a time of joy and excitement, it can also be a stressful time due to the changes in our daily routine; financial stress and anxiety. Here are some strategic “rules of thumb” to make sure you enjoy the Holidays: 1. Boundaries: Put boundaries in place to manage…
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…
We are very excited to have the Flax Oil King Robert Gaffney present at our FREE Healthy Detox Diet with Dr. Nicole Clement and Nutritionist Leigh-Anne Franklin (March 26th – 7pm – 9pm). Flax Oil Pioneers Omega Nutrition is recognized worldwide as the premium manufacturer of Flax Oil, essential fatty acid blends and other great…
Angel Hands Yoga is a personal approach to yoga. Our instructors provide personal instruction to each student, classes are limited to fifteen individuals, and the experience is everything! From beginners to advance to levels are welcomed to get that personal touch and prevent injuries. Classes begin October 18th. Call our Vancouver Centre at 604 558 1926…
As winter drags on, with odd weather fluctuations, many of us are getting whacked by some nasty bugs out there! So, what better time for me to share some TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Gems to fight back and kick those evil Qi critters out of your body? Here you go, from me to you, may…
Read our Article What people don’t know about Shiatsu Therapy is how effective it is when it comes to Sports Injuries. Shiatsu Therapy has been used in history for martial arts and sports injuries quite effectively. As recently as this past summer Olympics Shiatsu therapy with Acupuncture was used by the Japanese National team to…
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