By Andrew Chan, Manual Osteopath What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a system of healthcare based on the belief that disease is the direct result of the relationship between physiological function and anatomical structure. In osteopathy, function and structure are interrelated. A healthy body plays a pivotal role in recovery and disease prevention. ‘Structure governs function’ […]
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The term PEMF means “pulsed electromagnetic field” and describes the specific application of unique pulsed, electromagnetic frequencies and intensities for the overall health benefit of human beings and animals. More than 3500 years ago, different ancient cultures already used the healing power of magnets. During the Greco-Roman empire (when Aristotle and Hippocrates were actively contributing
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By Durel Allen, MSW, RSW It’s one of those things that we know, but don’t readily admit – we don’t function very well in a cluttered space. Think about how much your mood improves after tidying up, or getting rid of all the junk stored in that back closet (“look at all this space!”). It
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Breast Massage therapy is an effective ‘wellness’ treatment for breasts, as the breasts need excellent circulation and tissue mobilization for optimum health. Poor circulation in the breasts can produce uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, breast scarring (surgically and traumatically induced), which is more common than we often realize, can cause painful syndromes and obstruct blood and
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By Dr. Valerie Penton-Power, MSc, ND Spring is the season of new growth and new birth! Once the spring comes, it is time to rid the body of the accumulation of a sedentary winter. You may have arrived to Spring feeling you had a winter of overeating and poor lifestyle habits with the urge to
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By: Danielle Prevost BA, CNP (Hons.), NNCP If the words ‘cleanse’ or ‘detox’ send you running for the hills, fear not! Purium’s 10-Day Transformation Program is not something to be afraid of. Rather, it is a way of reconnecting with plant based, whole food nutrition. This program serves as a kick-start to your journey to
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By Dr. Valerie Penton-Power, MSc, ND As a Naturopathic Doctor, patients often ask how soon they should be thinking about making any necessary changes to improve their chances of becoming pregnant. My answer is “as soon as possible.” It takes approximately 3 months for both an egg and sperm to fully mature. During this time,
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By Jennifer Abbotts, RMT Pregnancy can be a pain in the buttocks. One of the most common issues that pregnant clients come to see me for is hip and sciatic pain. While this pain can be sourced to a variety of different causes, the most common one I find is an increased amount of tension
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By Mylinh Nguyen R.TCMP, R.Ac Trying to conceive can be an exciting time for many couples as they embark on the journey to expand their family. It can also be a time of great stress and anxiety for some parents-to-be, as unexpected difficulties may arise. With the increasing rates of infertility in Canada being seen
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Welcome to the second-trimester! During this time, you should know that your baby will be growing from the size of a kiwi fruit to an egg plant. But is that all? Here are some common symptoms during the second-trimester Abdominal discomfort as a result of the growing uterus Pain or discomfort caused by the stretching
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