It’s scary. After months of rich comfort foods and serious couch time with a great season of TV… the sun comes out. Clothes are lighter, tighter and smaller. For some people this is not a worry. They maintain healthy exercise habits and a balanced diet throughout the winter, even through …Continue Reading
TO DO TODAY: Meetings, projects, family, friendships, romance, education and professional development, financial planning, personal development, exercise… time for me? An abundant life filled with dynamic interpersonal relationships and circumstances is something to be grateful for. However, managing all these aspects of life in the limited time frame of 24 …Continue Reading
Welcome to your introduction to Naturopathic Medicine! This is Dr. Briana Peddle, the resident Naturopathic Doctor at Elements Wellness Centre. While Naturopathic Medicine is becoming more and more popular, there is still some mystery and misunderstandings surrounding it’s philosophy and practice. This blog will serve to give you a basic …Continue Reading
The Flu is a viral infection that we all try to avoid every fall and winter. The fever, body aches, headache, dry cough, and sore throat can knock you out for 1-2 weeks, which not only means feeling terrible, but also means missing work, family gatherings or social events. Are …Continue Reading
Many people enjoy the feeling of a good massage after a long day at work or school. What they probably do not know is how beneficial getting a massage can be. Massages are good for people who want to relieve stress, treat an injury, relax or reduce pain. For whatever …Continue Reading
How do you know what to buy organic? Okay so the debate is on going… do you buy organic fruits and vegetables or not? Well at Elements Wellness Centre we recommend not only buying organic but also buying local when possible. We have complied a list of fruits and vegetables …Continue Reading
I have comprised a few points about Headaches and the Natural therapies that may provide some relief for you. Tension Headache This is usually the most common type of headache and can radiate from the neck, back, eyes or other muscle groups of the body. This type of headache is …Continue Reading
This Vegetarian Broccoli Soup recipe is a fabulous winter soup because it is chopped full of nutrients. It is low in fat and for anyone who has a busy life this soup is very fast and easy to make. Ingredients 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups filtered water 1 TBS …Continue Reading
Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which the immune system attacks the body and destroys or alters tissues. Here are some suggestions for Treating Autoimmune Disorders with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. There are more than eighty serious chronic illnesses in this category including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, …Continue Reading
In a study published in the journal, Digestion, acupuncture was found effective for treating Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disease which involves chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The main symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal pain, fever, fatigue and persistent, watery diarrhea. Symptoms range from mild to …Continue Reading