Cold Sock Congestion is a wonderful and simple hydrotherapy treatment used to effectively relieve nasal congestion. The best part…your treatment is done while you sleep at night (easy peasy!). No medications! No side-effects! Other benefits to the Cold Sock Congestion treatment is it helps to stimulate the immune system, aids …Continue Reading
Introducing Dr. Jessica Eastman ND
Naturopathic medicine is an eclectic practice of medicine, which means that every naturopathic doctor (ND) practices a little bit differently. In Canada we are all taught the same seven modalities – botanical medicine, nutritional supplementation, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, massage and bodywork, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, and counselling – and …Continue Reading
Cranial Sacral Therapy & Chronic Disease
Did you know that Cranial Sacral Therapy helps with chronic disease prevention? Most people seek out cranial sacral therapy (also known as cranio-sacral therapy) for a specific physical issue such as migraines, neck pain, insomnia, TMJ (tight or stiff jaw), tight hips or stiffness in the body. But did you …Continue Reading
Acupuncture: A Traditional Remedy for Modern Life
As today’s society becomes more “productive” and the pace of life quickens, the opportunity to kick back and take time for ourselves is slowly diminishing. We are in a culture that values busy-ness, and we are constantly rewarded and acknowledged for this characteristic through the media, peer groups, social media …Continue Reading
Vancouver Naturopath Doctors Approach to Adjustments
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
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