Despite the many scientific advances in the field of medicine over the last few decades, many of us neglect one of the most important contributors to our wellbeing: sleep. We now know more than ever before about the effect of quality sleep on health… but, on average, we’re sleeping less. The results of missing out […]
If you are noticing sudden changes in your weight, energy levels, skin, mood, or irregular menstrual cycles, your body is signalling to you that there is an imbalance. Your body communicates internally through the use of hormones which are chemical messengers that impact how our cells and organs function. They control a number of bodily
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Dreaming of hydrated glowing skin but just can’t seem to get there? Before shelling out on a new, expensive skincare routine, you may want to reconsider your diet. Our overall health and the quality of food that we eat is often reflected on the outside. Your skin is the largest organ of your body,
Happy New Year! If you’re excited to get 2023 off to a good start by getting into better physical shape, you may not be alone. One study found that 48% of people who make new year’s resolutions named “weight loss” as a goal. However, the unfortunate truth is that many of them won’t succeed. Researchers
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Everybody experiences fatigue from time to time, whether from a poor sleep or a busy day. While inconvenient, this level of fatigue is not life-disrupting and can usually be resolved with a good night’s rest. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is much different. This complex condition is characterized by profound feelings of tiredness that do not
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Have you ever found yourself wishing someone “happy holidays” while you feel anything but happy inside? If so, you’re definitely not alone. While there are certainly many reasons to be joyful at this time of year, it’s also a busy and stressful time. Plus, many of us struggle with comparisons of the perfectly festive things
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Hello! My name is Sydney. I am a graduate of Sutherland Chan, School of Massage Therapy, trained in Swedish Massage. I enjoy working with people to help them maintain a life full of activities they love. I have experience using a variety of additional techniques – cupping, hydrotherapy, myofascial release techniques, rhythmic techniques and both
By Erica Gambarotto, Registered Physiotherapy The pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles and connective tissue comprised of 3 layers, the deepestof which lines the inside of your pelvis and cannot be touched from the outside. These muscles worktogether as a sling that span from the tailbone to the pubic bone and from each
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition caused by an excess of bacteria in the small intestine. The results of this bacteria overgrowth can be profound and lead to intestinal damage and nutritional deficiency. However, despite the far-reaching implications, many practitioners miss the signs of SIBO. What Is Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth? Bacteria play
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a general term for a range of conditions characterized by having excess fat deposits in your liver. As the name implies, this liver condition occurs in people who drink little to no alcohol. However, many other lifestyle factors contribute to its development. NAFLD is surprisingly common: by some estimates,
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