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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...
Herbal Spring Support
All that we need to know about ourselves in this season (all seasons really) can be observed from nature. Spring is a time to physically and emotionally let go with love all that is not serving your growth! As a plant cannot hold onto the dead leaves or flowers from...
Tell tale signs your nervous system is in overdrive… and what to do about it!
A whopping 95% of all illnesses are either caused by, or worsened by stress. Yikes! Long-term stress also damages the hippocampus in the brain (the memory centre) and can contribute to long-term memory loss and dementia. Adrenals get depleted and burn out ensues if we...
RMT Tips: Breastfeed and Improve posture at the same time!
Let's be realistic, who has time for self-care exercises with a newborn? Here's a tip you can incorporate into your breastfeeding routine to help keep your posture healthy while breastfeeding. Once your baby is all settled and feeding: Pull your head back and up so...
iPhone Stretch
With the amount of time we spend on our iPhones these days, bodywork professionals are beginning to notice population-wide changes in people's spines: a flattening in the upper thoracic spine, and a jutting forward of the cervical vertebrae. Both of these combined can...
Women’s Community Clinic
We live in communities. We work in communities. We find health through our communities. Traditionally this has especially been the case for women. For practical, informational and emotional support we have come together - Whether it's a quilting bee, a red tent, or a...
RMT Tips: Levator Scapula aka “Armpit-Sniff” Stretch
Levator Scapula is a muscle that attaches at the inner upper corner of your shoulder blade (scapula), and onto the sides of the cervical vertebrae in your neck. Often, when we are under stress or strain, that lower attachment point can get pretty tender (Try poking it...
Keeping the Peace in the Gut
The importance that probiotics play in the maintenance of a health has become ever increasing in mainstream knowledge. There are numerous studies, blogs, and expert sources citing the benefits of probiotics. Their effects can be seen from autoimmune disorders,...
The Mighty Mighty Bone Broth Part II: so much more than just a simple stock
There is so much press on the bone broth right now. There are even restaurants that are serving up bone broth 'to go' to help keep locals healthy and nourished this winter season. The benefits of bone broth have been known for centuries, but it seemed to be lost in...
How to Make Bone Broth
How to make bone broth A few key things before you start. Bone quality is essential – grass fed, hormone and anti-biotic free is important to get a high quality medicinal broth. You can use the carcass after roasting a chicken or turkey or any kind of roast. Many...
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