Thyroid problems are most often caused by failure in the production or delivery of hormones from the thyroid gland to tissues throughout the body. This condition is called hypothyroidism and is detected by blood tests showing low levels of the thyroid hormones T4 &...
Removing heavy metals & strengthening the heart…. Prevention and treatment of heart disease under conventional western medicine follows a range of options from lowering cholesterol levels to coronary artery bypass surgery, an expensive and invasive procedure. Did you know that simple lifestyle changes, such...
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...
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...
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...