Compassion: A Powerful Ally in Mental Health
As we approach Mental Health Week, scheduled from May 6 to 12, 2024, we must delve into the profound impacts of empathy and understanding in our lives. This year, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s theme, ‘The Healing Power of Compassion’...
Expert Advice You Need to Know About Referred Pain
In your wellness journey, you may have encountered the bewildering phenomenon of referred pain, which manifests in areas distant from its source. It’s a complex puzzle, isn’t it? Yet, for those with chronic conditions, recovering from trauma, or navigating...
TCM vs Western Medicine: A Simple Explanation Of The Differences
British Columbia regulates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as an official professional practice. Similarly, the country widely accepts Western medicine as a conventional healthcare approach. While both practices aim to deliver effective patient care, there are...
Holistic Nutritionist vs Dietitian: Which is Better for Me?
When caring for our health, we can take many approaches to achieve our desired outcomes. One popular way to improve our well-being is by working with a qualified nutrition professional, such as holistic nutritionist or dietitian. While they may seem interchangeable,...
Pain And Emotion: How Manual Osteopathy Can Make A Difference
Understanding Manual Osteopathy Manual osteopathy is a patient-centred system of healthcare that uses hands-on techniques to balance all body systems. They focus on making sure your bones, muscles, and other parts work well together. Unlike regular doctors who might...
How Sleep Alters Your Eating Habits
With obesity and diabetes on the rise, researchers continue to look for ways to better control appetite and help people make healthier food choices. Part of the solution lies not in the kitchen but in the bedroom. Sleep has a far larger impact on appetite control,...
Feeling anxious or dealing with depression?
One out of three people deal with anxiety or depression at any time in their life. From dealing with everyday concerns to trauma to loss, anxiety and then depression can negatively affect your quality of life. And medication is not always the answer. The first...
Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash is a term that describes a specific type of injury to the neck resulting from an intense, rapid force, typically from a motor vehicle accident. Damage to the muscles, joints and connective tissues in the neck occur when the head...