Way back in the 1950s, an Australian named Tom Bowen began experimenting with a new technique for manipulating muscles as part of his work as a masseur for some of his country’s football teams. By trial and error, he developed a method of gently...
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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture What is it?? The insertion of fine acupuncture needles into selected facial and body points in order to tighten, tone, and encourage firming of the skin by stimulating natural collagen production. It increases Qi (energy) and circulation throughout the body...
Many of the cleaning products that line the shelves of the store are loaded with chemicals and scents that are hard on our skin, our respiratory tract, and our environment. They may make our house look and smell clean, but this may come with...
Non-Invasive Breast Screening Thermography is an approach to breast screening using digital infrared imaging. This type of scan shows the function, physiology, and metabolism of breast tissue. Abnormal cells tend to be hotter in temperature because a malignant tissue mass develops a network of...
Allergy season is upon us. Itchy, watery, red eyes; sneezing, sinus congestion, scratchy throat, plugged ears, and fatigue. Sound familiar? Below are some natural treatments to help you get through the allergy season a little smoother. Vitamin C – a natural anti-histamine that can...
At this time of year, with the sun dipping lower on the southern horizon, many of us feel the loom of dark days and winter illness ahead. This is a natural emotional response to failing light, and perhaps even an ancient echo from times...
Prolotherapy: a modality to treat joint pain, while the body heals naturally Prolotherapy is a recognized orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body’s natural healing processes to strengthen joints weakened by traumatic or over-use injury. Joints can become painful when ligaments or tendons are stretched,...
….getting through the busy Holiday Season ….. Let’s face it – this is a busy time of year. We have a lot going on: social engagements, Christmas shopping, kids’ Christmas concerts, decorating our festive houses, and visiting Santa. We are also busy wrapping gifts,...
It is that time of year again. Shorter days, and cooler temperatures. The rain is back, and the leaves are changing colour and falling. It also seems to be a time of year that we are prone to catching more ‘colds’ and ‘flus’. As...
Let us help you make sneezing, coughing, sniffling and achy joints a thing of the past with these immune-boosting solutions. Herbal and Homeopathic Injections These injections are an excellent way to increase your body’s natural defense against the flu. We recommend two injections per season,...