Naturopathic Adjustment (or “Naturopathic Manipulation”) performed by a Naturopath Doctor, is a treatment generally used to address physical pain and discomfort. In our active (or sometimes sedentary) lives, there is a lot of stress put on the body. Whether it’s sitting hunched over at a desk for hours, chronic tension …Continue Reading
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Massage Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a very common and complex disorder. It is characterized by high levels of stress and anxiety following a traumatic event. The event may or may not include physical injury or harm; even a minor injury or a psychologically disturbing event may contribute to symptoms. Studies …Continue Reading
A Detox Treatment that Really Works!
Elements Wellness Centre is proud to introduce this unique and exclusive detox treatment to you. Acu-detox is all about detoxifying the body and skin. This very treatment starts with a detox massage on the abdomen and continues on with cleansing and detoxifying techniques to release toxins from the whole body. …Continue Reading
Building your Qi with this winter Tea
Cold and flu season is in full effect. This tea is a wonderful way of building your Qi (energy) during the cold winter months….just remember the key to combating any cold or flu is rest, rest, rest and lots of fluids (hence this tea recipe). First, boil thin slices of …Continue Reading
Cranial Sacral Therapy in Vancouver – Not Just for Headaches
Our bodies are complex and made of layers — there is our structural system made of bones, then we have muscles connected to the bones, fascia tissue covering all the muscles, and of course our nervous system running throughout — and that’s just part of the picture. Cranial sacral therapy …Continue Reading
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Acupuncture
Think CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is just about feeling tired? The truth is those affected with CFS can get so run down that it interferes with the ability to function in every day life. Worse case scenario entails being severely disabled to the point of being bedridden. Typical characteristics are …Continue Reading
Tips to Make Your Waxing Experience Better!
Yes it is true waxing has become a more common and popular alternative for removing unwanted hair. Whether it is the legs, armpits, eyebrows, upper lip or even more sensitive areas (and private) both men and women are choosing this service as a longer-lasting hair removal. We’ve pulled together all …Continue Reading
Wonders of the Chia Seed
Chia (pronounced chee’ah), is the richest and only unprocessed, whole food source of pure Omega3. A member of the mint family, Chia is native to Central America and has been used traditionally for over 3000 years. It is considered an Aztec superseed! Due to its high fiber content (35%+) Chia …Continue Reading
What Defines You
Life can be an illuminating journey. As we move through the years of our being, our perceptions take form and are based on our interpretations of events in our lives. Our life takes colours and shades according to the filters that were established by our experiences, thus we live through …Continue Reading
Healthy & Hydrated
Summer is a great time to start thinking about the liquids you drink. From water to patio margaritas we often consider beverages to be separate from our actual nutrition. Our hydration determines how we clearly think, how energized we feel and even affects our body’s hunger signals. Most people need …Continue Reading