Body Composition analysis done by bio-electrical impedance assessment (BIA) is the clinical assessment of tissue and fluid compartments in the human body. Simply explained, BIA measures the impedance or resistance of an electrical current as it travels through the water that is found in muscle and fat. A normal distribution of tissue and fluid in ...
With Spring comes... Hay Fever! Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons in Vancouver: Gardens bloom, whales migrate and the entire city comes alive. However, for some people, spring is like a nightmare that causes congestion, runny nose, and red, itchy eyes. Some people cannot even go outside without a mask! These symptoms are ...
Let’s face it, indigestion and digestive problems are one of the most common complaints everyone has. Be it indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating or some other symptom that you’re not going to talk about around the dinner table! I have become very well educated on the subject of improving your digestion because of ...
Stress-related diseases are on the rise, warns Dr. David Wang. Dr. Wang, now considered a respected elder and pioneer in the BC naturopathic community, has helped thousands of patients journey from sickness into health. Over the years he has experimented with many innovated therapies, but more and more he finds that the fundamentals of good nutrition and a ...
"The drive to connect is in all of us and that's the Nature part that kids come in with," says Ishtar Beck, "but the attachment itself is all Nurture... what happens in the world makes a big difference. What happens in the home makes a big difference." Most parents can easily recount the transition from the post-birth ...
A Naturopathic Doctor can identify and treat GERD. 3 easy at home solutions to improve your heartburn symptoms are: 1. Don't overeat, 2. Take deep breaths before eating, and 3. Avoid certain foods like alcohol and coffee.
We are most vulnerable to colds and the flu (influenza) during the long winter months. Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are effective at treating these conditions? Types of Colds in Chinese Medicine The common cold has many forms in traditional Chinese medicine. The most common forms fall under the categories of what we ...
"I have never met an anorexic or bulimic who was not a traumatized person," said Dr. Gabor Mate, renowned Vancouver physician and best-selling author, to a captive audience in the intimate Studio Space of Empower Health Clinic. "[You] have a person who is desperately trying to exert some control over themselves." According to Dr. Gabor ...
Does this sound like you? High anxiety. Too many things to do. Financial troubles. Stress of deadlines or family pressures. Recent accident or surgery. Sleepless nights. Overly tight muscles or pain. Think you might have PTSD? It may feel like your concentration is gone, and you can’t sleep. Your chest is tight or your throat feels ...
Its a little known secret that your autonomic nervous system holds the key to your highest functioning and health. TRE is an effective and drug free ways to reduce the effects of stress, trauma and create a sense of ease and deep relaxation in the body.
