It’s Naturopathic Medicine week in Canada (May 13-19th) and the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) is promoting naturopathic medicine by hosting a daily contest! You could win $175 towards a visit with a naturopathic doctor! Enter the contest each day, for seven days worth of giveaways! To enter the contest: Sign up for the BCNA… Read More
The Digestive Fire: The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Digestion Through the Seasons
Have you noticed that when the seasons change, your body goes through its own set of changes too? As temperatures cool you move indoors, crave more rest and sleep, and change the way you eat and digest. Many people even find their weight fluctuates with the seasons: they are a few pounds heavier in the… Read More
Now Hiring Registered Massage Therapist!
One of Vancouver’s leading clinics, Be Chiropractic Wellness, is actively looking to add a Registered Massage Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team on a part time or full-time basis. The successful candidate must be motivated in building your practice, passionate about wellness, and supportive about working in a collaborative and professional work environment. Our office… Read More
PACK IT LIGHT…WEAR IT RIGHT
It’s common for kids to lug around backpacks appearing to be twice their body weight. Though it may seem cool to sling a heavy load over one shoulder – long-term head, neck, and shoulder pain are not. Here are some helpful tips that will help your child carry his or her backpack with ease.
The Social Vagus
People in stressful situations bargain and negotiate. Then they get frustrated and angry. Then they shut down. In November 2014, at the ICPA Freedom for Family Wellness Summit in Washington, D.C., I saw something that changed my life. Honestly, it actually saved my life. As a chiropractor I’ve always taught my patients there are two… Read More
Your Amazing Body
It’s that time of year again when we love to count things down. So for this month’s newsletter, I’ve put together a top ten list called: Fascinating Facts About Your Body. I hope it will help you appreciate how amazing your body is and encourage you to take good care of it no matter how… Read More
Trauma and Physical Stressors
I recently watched a heart-warming TED talk in which the speaker, Shawn Anchor, recounted a personal childhood story. At the age of 7, when entrusted to play “nicely” with his 4-year-old sister (he suggested playing “combat”), she fell off the top bunk bed and plummeted to the floor on all fours. As the shock set… Read More
Chiropractic For Runners
For runners, chiropractic can be used for injury prevention because it emphasizes proper alignment of the spine and pelvis. The most common running-related injuries in patients, which range from recreational runners to Marathon winners, are Achilles tendonitis, patella (knee) tracking problems, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome and hip bursitis. Misalignment of the spine can cause… Read More
Helping Heal Your Abdominal Diastasis
By Dr. Sarah Visconti BSN, DC A growing belly is one of the most apparent – and adorable – signs of pregnancy. Less obvious, though, is the potential damage of the expanding abdomen. What is diastasis recti? Diastasis recti is the excessive separation of structures of the anterior abdominal wall. To accommodate for a developing… Read More
Expecting Moms Should Avoid Acetaminophen
An interesting article for any expectant moms from Foot Levelers: Expecting Moms: Beware of Acetaminophen, Go Drug-free Instead Conventional wisdom tells women that for fevers and pain relief during pregnancy, acetaminophen is their best bet. But JAMA Pediatrics, the highly-respected pediatric journal, recently published a study showing a possible link between acetaminophen and extreme… Read More