What is Wellness? Improving wellness will show up in many aspects of life as it relates to everything we do, every day. It’s helpful to be aware of the different dimensions of wellness so that you can can strive for healthier behaviours and balance. All dimensions influence each other, when…
8 Factors That Contribute to a Quality Sleep Sleep is an important part of our daily well-being that many people take for granted. Sleep can affect memory, mood, alertness, and several other key parts of daily functioning. Some factors may impact sleep like work and school, making it a difficult…
Acupuncture and Gastrointestinal Health The ancient practice of acupuncture has gained significant popularity in recent years as a complementary therapy for a wide range of health conditions. Among its many applications, acupuncture has shown promise in promoting gastrointestinal and gut health. This blog post explores the science behind acupuncture and…
TMJ Disorders & Treatments In our fast-paced, stress-laden lives, we often unknowingly carry the weight of our tensions and anxieties in our bodies. One area that frequently bears the brunt of this strain is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common yet often misunderstood condition that…
Acupuncture & Fatigue Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is an effective treatment for stress relief and fatigue. This type of treatment particularly offers a non-drug approach for stress management! Why acupuncture for experiencingfatigue? Fatigue may present in a mental, physical or emotional form. Traditional Chinese…
Acupuncture & Stress Management Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is a very effective treatment for stress relief. This type treatment offers a non-drug approach for stress management! How does stress affect our body? Regardless of your lifestyle, finding the right stress relief treatment is important…
Insomnia & Acupuncture Care Sleep is a special state of the body, brain and mind during which we not only restore our capability to startanother day but also repair, detoxify, and heal ourselves, on both aphysical and mental level. In essence, our wellbeing depends on good sleep. Research continues…
Volleyball Shoulder Injuries & Chiropractic Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world although it comes with many common injuries. Repetitively spiking, serving, blocking or improper techniques can cause shoulder injuries. This can result from the overuse of the rotator cuff muscles or instability of the shoulder…
Athletic Injuries & Chiropractic With the Okanagan beauty at our fingertips, there is no shortage of outdoor exploring and physical activity to do. Getting outside and exercising is a great way to improve your overall health and quality of life, from elite athletes to weekend warriors. But being able…
Repetitive Strain Injuries – Shin Splints Overusing certain muscles and tendons without proper recovery can lead to repetitive strain injuries. An extremely common one is known as ‘shin splints’ which is the generic term for exercise induced anterior leg pain. When the muscles around the shin are repeatedly…