62,000 people in Canada have a stroke each year — that’s one every ten minutes. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to a particular area of the brain is blocked or cut off. Brain cells deprived of oxygen begin to deteriorate and die, and in most cases, bodily functions and limbs controlled by that Read More …

1 in 5 Canadians suffer with the constant pain, swelling and stiffness of arthritis. It is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Canada and is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among older adults. It is common for people who are in pain to shy away from being touched Read More …

This time of year many people are busy harvesting, canning and preparing their fruit and vegetables for the long winter ahead. This probably has been going on for a few months as different fruits and vegetables are ready at different times. Again this year, I have been harvesting and preparing different wild plants and herbs Read More …

Many people who have never had a massage wonder what makes getting a massage so great. One of the biggest things is how it makes you feel so calm and relaxed. It’s like going to that special place you love. That may be by the water; be it an ocean, lake, river or stream. Or Read More …

The average person’s body contains about five litres of blood, that’s about 10.5 units. Your body has more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels that circulate that blood every day. This blood circulation keeps organs, muscles and tissues healthy and working to keep you alive and also helps your body get rid of waste products. Read More …