October is National Mental Illness Awareness month and the national theme this year is Suicide Prevention. I thought it would be a good time to discuss mental illness and how important it is to eliminate the stigma and help people know that there is help available and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Many Read More …
Alzheimer’s Disease – Sep 2019
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks; according to the National Institute on Aging. Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, there Read More …
Honey, Cinnamon & Arthritis – Aug 2019
Arthritis is inflammation; therefore, it makes sense that an anti-inflammatory will help ease the pain. I have read many articles on the benefits of eating honey and cinnamon every day, twice a day, to help in the management of arthritis and have a couple of clients who do this and have noticed a difference themselves. Read More …
Summer Massage – Jul 2019
Summer is officially upon us, even though we’ve already had four bouts of over 30°C weather! Summer is most people’s favourite season as it brings many wonderful outdoor activities and opportunities to spend time with friends and family. Summertime is an important time for massage as it is important to relax and keep our bodies Read More …
Men’s Health Week – Jun 2019
June 10 – 16, 2019 is Men’s Health Week which honours the importance of men’s health and wellness. According to the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation: Canadians believe they’re a pretty healthy nation. But weirdly, Canadian guys aren’t that healthy. It’s not because of genetics; it’s a result of lifestyle. In 2014, when the Canadian Men’s Health Read More …