Living in today’s world we are constantly being pushed and pulled in many different directions. Whether we are experiencing discomfort on a physical level or emotional pain from the stress we carry, one thing remains certain and that is the need for rest, repair and rebalancing. Bowen Therapy is a wonderful tool to be added [...]
Epsom salt baths are popular for soothing sore muscles. Many weekend warriors and desk job-workers have experienced the benefits of taking a warm epsom salt bath. But soaking in epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has benefits beyond relieving achy muscles. Today I’ll highlight 3 of my favourite benefits and exactly how to take an epsom [...]
Sleep problems are one of the most common health complaints we see at Brio. If you are having problems falling asleep or staying asleep, you are missing out on the most crucial factor in building energy, immunity and health! The process below will help you dive deeper into your search for the root cause of [...]
How to enhance sleep during the time of self-quarantine. Sleep is of the utmost importance during the time of keeping our immune system high; our nervous system regulated, and our entire system detoxifying efficiently is one of the most effective measures against pending viruses, bacteria, colds and flus. Remember it’s not just what supplements [...]
*Note: hormonal forms of birth control (contraception) such as pills, certain IUDs, implants, injections, vaginal rings, and skin patches can change your cycles: timing, length, and flow. A woman’s period, especially a natural menstrual cycle*, can give a lot of information about her overall health. Some ancient cultures believed that female hormones mimic the waxing [...]
Everything in life has a cycle. Our moods cycle. Our Seasons cycle. We have a day and night cycle. Our food and vegetable crops cycle. Everything in life has it’s own innate rhythm. To achieve optimal health requires living in complete accordance with the body’s rhythm. Any slight disruption of this rhythm and there are [...]
Invisible pollution is referring to Electromagnetic Radiation. EMR is summarized as the electronic pollution, which we can’t see with the naked eye. EMR comes from, anything that is plugged in: TV’s, lamps, techie gadgets, microwaves, toaster, kettle; cell phones; wireless internet; lap tops etc. As indicated in the book Zapped by Ann Louise Gittleman, our bodies are [...]
Several reports have predicted this season’s flu strain to be particularly severe. Deciding whether to have a flu shot is a personal decision but sometimes a controversial one, as experts don’t always agree on the effectiveness of these vaccines* (see below for an article citing new research on the long-term effects of annual flu vaccinations). [...]
In September, my wife and I will be travelling to Europe for a 3-week vacation to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. We have been planning for this trip for several years and I can’t believe we are only a few days away! My patients have been truly excited for me, offering information, personal travel tips [...]
