For those that are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, it can be very costly with no proper treatments available. TCM looks at the body as a whole and believes the entire body system between organs is most likely imbalanced. What does it mean to be unbalanced? Our bodies rely on food/water, sleep, and rest. There is a …
Everyone knows that fitness is important to health. Especially when wanting to lose weight. Without the application of exercise weight loss will not happen very successfully. Being fit is highly desirable. However, if you have slipped away from regular activity, or are wanting to try a new or harder type of exercise there are often …
Acupuncture is more than just needling the point on the body. EACH acupuncture point shares some functions but also have unique functions that distinguish from other points. With proper Traditional Chinese Medicine, a diagnosis set of acupuncture points can be determined. Acupuncture Providers utilize Western Acupuncture, which mainly focuses on musculoskeletal issues, often utilizing points that …
Zinc is a very important mineral found in food sources such as lamb, beef, shellfish, pumpkin seeds, cashews, chicken, turkey, eggs, salmon, and mushrooms. It is a fairly easy mineral to get from food but when your diet is lacking in good quality whole foods then you could be deficient in this very important mineral. …
Fish oils otherwise known as Omega 3’s are an essential aspect of every healthy growing kids’ diet (adults too for that matter!) You can recieve these essential oils from food but the problem is not everyone does. This is where supplementation comes in handy. Fish oils contain EPA and DHA, which are 2 types of …
A healthy well-balanced lunch for kids of all ages should consist of a couple of servings of vegetables at least one serving of animal protein and some good fats wherever you can sneak them in! An example would be a creamy broccoli salad (that gets better the longer it sits) and paleo nut-free chicken fingers, …
It’s that time of year again! Don’t get stuck with what to send with your little ones, I promise it can be healthy and EASY! Lunches seem to be the most common meal people struggle with; finding something tasty, healthy, something your child will eat, and still keep it uncomplicated can be a challenge for …
First thing first, food is number one and always will be number one to staying healthy and maintaining a strong immune system. This means make sure your kids are eating a healthy diet full of lots of colourful fruits and veggies, healthy fats and high-quality protein. These few things will make a world of difference …
Are you suffering from the symptoms of menopause? If so, you are not alone! In fact, 80% of perimenopausal and menopausal women experience at least one clinical symptom and 40% seek medical advice. Did you know that massage therapy has been found to be very effective in treating many of the most common complaints? Some of these …
The good weather is here and with that comes the back-breaking work of making your garden bloom! Before you get those rakes and weed whackers out make sure to do some light stretches described below. Remember your body, like your garden, needs some care from time to time. So, before you toil in the soil …