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Rebalancing Hormonal Havoc: The Role of Acupuncture in Hormone Health
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP PMS? Chronic fatigue? Hot flashes and restless, sweaty sleeps? All of the above situations have one thing in common: hormonal havoc! In the intricate dance of the systems and processes that influence our health, hormonal balance...
Rebalancing Hormonal Havoc: The Role of Acupuncture in Hormone Health
By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP PMS? Chronic fatigue? Hot flashes and restless, sweaty sleeps? All of the above situations have one thing in common: hormonal havoc! In the intricate dance of the systems and processes that influence our health, hormonal balance plays a pivotal role. When hormones are in harmony, the body functions optimally. Think pain-free periods, steady energy throughout...
Cold Brew Tea: How To
Take any one of your favourite herbal teas and leave it in the fridge overnight! No hot water needed! It adds a whole different flavour palate to the teas you already know know and love. Step 1: Combine 5tsp of loose-leaf tea with 1L of cold water. Step 2: Tightly...
Happy Gut, Healthy Lives
So much of our health and our vitality stems from our gut health. Our digestion of course, but also our energy, mood, ability to concentrate and even our sleep quality are all impacted by the health of our gut. There’s so much to know about it and at times it can be...
Grilled Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Grapefruit
This is a beautiful spring recipe from Angela Warburton, R.TCMP with a fresh twist on grilled asparagus 1 bunch of asparagus – cut into 1.5” pieces 1.5 tbsp pinenuts 2 tbsp Olive oil juice of ½ lemon and grated rind 1 small pink grapefruit peeled and remove pith and...
Wild Nettle Pesto
Perfect for spring, when Nettle is abundant, Dr. Dori Skye Engel shares her Nettle Pesto recipe Wild Nettle Pesto Big bag of raw nettle 3 cloves of garlic (or less if you are not such a garlic fan) ½ cup of olive oil ½ cup of hemp seeds (or nut or seed of your...
Angry? Your Liver Health Might Have Something to Say About it.
Angela Warburton, R.TCMP Understanding your emotions according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of healing that evolved by empirical measures… which basically means, observing people, their bodies, their environments and their...
Winter Cleansing
Angela Warburton, R.TCMP Most people don’t need to be sold on the benefits of cleansing. And it’s not uncommon that people feel the need to cleanse, or at least clean up their diet after the indulgent holiday season. “Toxic overload” can have many faces: headaches,...
How I Practice Dying Every Day
When I was 26, my boyfriend’s dad and brother both died unexpectedly in a relatively short time period. It was at this time that my mentor said something I never forgot: “Practice dying every day.” What does this mean? To practice dying? When we think about it, our...
Give a Warm Welcome to Anita Rajan
Please say hello to a new healer here at Urban Wellness, Anita Rajan! Anita works in the field of soft-touch chiropractic care, and has been making waves in the health and wellness world with her unique, holistic treatment method. With a gifted touch in her hands and...
Nourish Your Soul this Holiday Season
Written by Kristin Tait, B.A. KIN, RNCP, CFSP The holidays are officially upon us and with them come magic and joy, excitement and generosity of spirit… and oftentimes some stress too. Whether it is in the form of exhaustion and overwhelm, travel, challenging family...
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