stress response Can Stress Affect my Pain? Can work stress affect the healing of a knee injury? Does losing a loved one make me more likely to have chronic pain? When we have an injury, pain is a good thing. Yes, you heard that correctly! Pain is a response that allows us to avoid real or potential
Featured Inflammation – Friend & Foe What Foods Can Promote Inflammation vs Anti-inflammatory Foods. Inflammation is part of your body's natural defense when needed against unwanted microorganisms that negatively affect health, like bacteria, viruses and toxins. Unfortunately not only microorganisms have this impact, but certain foods can also trigger an inflammatory immune response. Weight
NOURISH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - NOURISH YOUR SOUL When we nourish our relationships, we nourish our souls. So what can we do to give our relationships the fuel they need to thrive? Check out today’s BLOG, it just takes a pinch of this and a dash of that! Nancy Brooker, the Living in Yes Coach Let’s chat https://www.nancybrooker.ca/
Featured Do you have a clogged lymphatic system? We now know a clogged lymphatic system can lead to chronic dysfunction, illness and disease. Your cells are simply unable to function correctly. Your daily activities and quality of life can become affected! We have reviewed how to identify if your lymphatic system is clogged or unable to keep up
Featured Love Your Lymphatics, Love your what? Lymphatics. This highly pertinent system plays a major role in whether you are in good health or lacking it. Let me introduce you to your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system. It runs throughout the body and has a variety of jobs. It carries lymph
Featured Thyroid Health awareness Thyroid disorders are a global health problem affecting an estimated 750 million people worldwide with the prevalence among women 8 times more than among men. As many as 50% of individuals go undiagnosed with Thyroid disease! It is important to create awareness of Thyroid disorder and ways to support those
Featured Small Steps on a Path to Better Nutrition & Digestion Quick Tips – For Better Digestion, Absorption and Gut Health by Val Romenello Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), [email protected] 7 Days – 7 Small Changes Day 1: SOAK / SPROUT YOUR NUTS, SEEDS AND GRAINS It’s very common to hear how good nuts and seeds are for you. Some
Featured How often do you really look at your feet? If you have type I or type II diabetes, you should be doing it every single day. As a Certified Orthotist, I see diabetic patients weekly who have large, infected ulcers on their feet that would give most people nightmares. Most people know that diabetes affects many systems and organs
Featured The future of Bone assessment is here! What can I expect from my scan? The Echolight Scan Procedure There is no preparation for the test; however, it is suggested to refrain from consuming gas inducing foods within 12 hours before your test. Once you arrive, we will welcome you into the room and have you lay down on your back. It is recommended that
Featured BONE HEALTH IS A GENERATIONAL CONCERN! Did you know that you reach your peak bone mass in your 20s? Bone health is no longer a topic of conversation for those over the age of 65. Bone health can and should be top of mind at all ages and stages of life! Bone changes can be silent
Featured Mobility & Movement: VERTIGO Welcome to the “DIZZY EDITION” of PHAM! Vertigo is very common and is a symptom, NOT a diagnosis. Untreated vertigo can lead to imbalance, falls, anxiety & depression, decreased mobility and isolation. Up to 35% of adults 40 years and older – over 6 million Canadians – have a vestibular problem at
Baby’s First Communication - Understanding the Cues Your baby’s first cry is the start of communication with you through body language. They cry to let you know they are hungry, sleepy, uncomfortable, or anxious. Margaret Wallis-Duffy is a Registered Massage Therapist and Internationally Certified Infant Massage Instructor. The challenge for parents on their parenting journey is
PHAM Featured Inaugural Preventative Health Awareness Month 2023 Excited to announce the inaugural Preventative Health Awareness Month taking place in February 2023 recognized by Health Canada! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! As a Registered Massage Therapist with a background in Kinesiology and the owner of an award-winning preventative health clinic for 30 years, I