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 …

In my monthly articles I try to bring attention to how massage can help people in many different areas. Massage can be very beneficial to people with many different diseases and conditions. This month I’d like to talk about how massage can help people with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting Read More …