Roughly half of the clients I see all have the same complaint: neck and shoulder pain. We develop neck pain from a myriad of reasons such as stress, poor posture, poor workplace ergonomics, poor pillow support, as well as many not so cut and dry reasons. Sometimes our neck can bother us because of a… Read More
I had almost forgotten this simple and effective technique for aiding digestive disorders, but when a child in my practice presented with significant constipation this valuable information came rushing back. The mineral oil and laxative his doctor gave him hadn’t helped relieve the blockage. Surprise, surprise – instead he’s been suffering. Now, along with other… Read More
There’s a wonderful notion that the best and most efficient pharmacy lies within our own body. North Americans are seeing the benefits of being more active and recognizing the natural benefits that exercise provides, but there is one muscle that seems to need more work – our mental muscle! The British Medical Journal recently released… Read More
The “change of life” not only applies to women; men go through their own version of menopause called “andropause”. Now you may not see men fanning themselves and turning red during a hot flash, but this change of life does affect their stamina, drive and overall vitality. Andropause typically occurs in men between 40 and… Read More
Over the past few days I have been mentally reviewing this past year and wondering if I’ve accomplished anything. Have any of my dreams and goals been fulfilled? As I reflected, it felt as though maybe I hadn’t accomplished much, so I decided to flip back to the beginning of my 2011 daytimer. My list… Read More
You have just gotten home from a long day at work. You still have to make dinner, clean up and do a couple of loads of laundry before you can even think about relaxing. Your partner gives you that look and motions towards the bedroom. You remember the days when you would put all responsibilities… Read More
To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha ~ It’s that time of year when I’m asked if I have any tricks for weight loss. The truth is there aren’t really any tricks. If your intention is to live… Read More
Since the sun has started rising earlier I’ve decided to make a true effort to get up early, begin my day healthy and deal with stress better. In short I wanted to start developing some healthy patterns. My goal is to feel better, so these behaviour modifications needed to feel effortless. After incorporating them for… Read More
Finally, the days are getting warmer and longer. There’s that buzz in the air. Everyone around me seems happier, lighter, and ready for spring. However, for 20% of North Americans spring means sneezing, congestion, itching, coughing, and low energy. When an allergy-prone person encounters an allergen, IgE antibodies are released and attach to mast cells…. Read More
“Your life is what your thoughts make it.” Marcus Aurelius ~ Wayne Dyer effectively demonstrated the power of thought over the body when he had his audience close their eyes and visualize a lemon. He instructed them to imagine that they were cutting into the lemon, slowly watching the juice run out, and finally that… Read More