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How to Build Mental Wellness in Kids

Q&A with Melody Leung, Psychotherapist Q1. What comes to mind when you think of mental wellness for children’? Just like physical wellness, everyone needs to work towards mental wellness too.  Unfortunately, mental wellness isn’t always discussed openly so children haven’t had as much opportunity to learn how to take care of their mental health. Mental wellness represents how we are feeling mentally.  Children who are feeling mentally well are often those that feel confident, are resilient, and satisfied with their lives. […]

By |2024-06-21T03:23:14-04:00April 24th, 2018|Mental Clarity, Mind Body Medicine, Self Care|Comments Off on How to Build Mental Wellness in Kids
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Self-Care and Mental Health Practices for Better Well-Being

Self-Care for Mental Health in Today’s SocietyThe phrase “self-care” was one of 2017’s mental health buzz terms and for good reasons. As a society, we are working more hours, hooked into our technical devices longer, creating endless piles of to-do lists. This lifestyle impacts self-care and mental health, leading to burnout and emotional exhaustion. The pressure to meet societal expectations through social media further compounds stress as people compare themselves in the race for acceptance and validation.To combat these challenges, engaging in a meaningful self-care routine has become an important strategy. Self-care for mental health involves intentional practices that support well-being by helping individuals recharge, reduce stress, and develop healthier habits. Taking time for self-care activities—whether it's regular exercise, journaling, or relaxation—helps restore emotional balance and maintain better health and well-being.Strategies to Improve Mental Well-Being NaturallyBetween friends or colleagues, casual discussions of wine and Netflix binges are the beginner’s version of self-help. Perhaps the goal for 2018 is to take the concept of self-care to a new level.Let’s be clear, there is no right or wrong way to engage in self-care. But what if the new challenge is to engage in self-care that isn’t just for immediate release but a step towards meeting a larger need? For example, instead of always choosing a Netflix binge, pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read. Instead of always choosing a glass of wine or a pour of bourbon, go to bed early so you can wake up in time for a morning run.Emotional Wellness Strategies for Lasting ImpactThe idea is that self-care is to move beyond quick fixes and embrace practices that create sustainable mental wellness. Emotional self-care encourages us to engage in behaviours that offer [...]

By |2024-11-22T07:09:19-05:00April 24th, 2018|Mental Clarity, Mind Body Medicine, Self Care|Comments Off on Self-Care and Mental Health Practices for Better Well-Being
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Success in Managing PMS with Acupuncture and TCM

Symptoms of PMS and Common Relief MethodsManaging PMS with acupuncture offers a natural, holistic approach to alleviating symptoms like mood swings, headaches, tender breasts, acne, cramps, and back pain. While many women accept these discomforts as part of their cycle, acupuncture for PMS relief provides a sustainable alternative that doesn’t rely solely on medication. By focusing on specific acupuncture points, this therapy helps balance hormones and release blocked energy, addressing both physical and emotional symptoms. When combined with lifestyle adjustments, acupuncture not only eases visible discomfort but also promotes long-term relief, enabling women to experience more comfortable cycles.Hormone Balancing Acupuncture for PMS SymptomsIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, the week before the expected arrival of your period is a very warm time. Core body temperature rises, acting like an incubator to prepare your body for a possible pregnancy. Some women do very well with a boost of warm energy, as heat has a tendency to rise and expand. But if the heat is left unchecked or there is underlying inflammation, possible symptoms may include throbbing headaches, irritability, and acne break-outs on the face, chest, and upper back. Diet Tips to Reduce PMS SymptomsFor these women, the following simple diet changes can be helpful:Neutralize the excessive heat by including the following in your diet:Fresh fruits and vegetablesGreen teaChamomile teaAvoid adding to the heat by reducing your intake:AlcoholFried or greasy foodsCoffeeHow Acupuncture Can Reduce PMS SymptomsYang also represents movement, so try to incorporate some activity into your daily routine at this time. Whether it is walking, dancing, cross-fit or swimming – anything that gets your body moving through a range of motion will be great. Some women actually feel very fatigued at this time of the month and can hardly [...]

By |2024-11-22T07:06:48-05:00March 6th, 2018|Acupuncture, Women's Wellness|Comments Off on Success in Managing PMS with Acupuncture and TCM
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Using Your Third Eye to Tap into Your Intuition

By Geraldine LoMonaco, Energy Healer & Intuitive Practitioner  Have you ever had a moment when you felt something was just not right? Maybe you had a sense of unease while walking through a parking lot or meeting someone for the first time. How did you respond? Did you shrug it off or dismiss it as illogical nonsense? […]

By |2024-06-26T07:13:27-04:00March 6th, 2018|Innate Wisdom Practitioner Q&A, Medical Intuition, Mental Clarity, Mind Body Medicine|Comments Off on Using Your Third Eye to Tap into Your Intuition
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Perimenopausal Relief with Acupuncture

By Xianmin Yu, Registered Acupuncturist What is perimenopause? Perimenopause refers to a period around menopause, which marks a transition period of female’s sexual function from maturity to decline or to the end of reproductive time. This transition period usually starts in the mid-40s, but some females might even start this process as early as their late-30s. Perimenopause is actually a normal process for females to have some physiological changes. Due to body constitution differences, and social and psychological factors, females who could not adapt to this physiological transition smoothly, would develop perimenopausal syndrome accordingly. Perimenopause involves a series of clinical symptoms caused by endocrine (i.e., reproductive endocrine and neuroendocrine) disorders and autonomic dysfunction which are triggered by decreased estrogen level. As ovarian function declines to complete loss, both blood estrogen and progesterone levels drop, which breaks up the balance of hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, and thus leads to autonomic dysfunction. Typical symptoms are irregular periods (i.e., the coming period is unpredictable as the length of time between two periods varies dramatically). Popular clinical symptoms include sleep disorders (i.e., insomnia, shallow sleep, easy to wake up, dreaminess), sweating after hot flashes, fatigue, palpitation, dizziness, ear ringing, irritability, depression, anxiety, joints pain (osteoarthritis), low back sore, and heel pain. Other common clinical symptoms include forgetful, breast fullness, abnormal skin sensations, knee weakness, decreased sexual desire, intercourse pain, etc. Thee symptoms vary in severity, and may show up partially or entirely in some severe cases. […]

By |2024-09-26T07:23:41-04:00March 6th, 2018|Acupuncture, Women's Wellness|Comments Off on Perimenopausal Relief with Acupuncture
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Massage Therapy & Women’s Health

Interview with Leigh-Anne Best, Registered Massage Therapist Leigh-Anne is one of the talented team of RMTs at Innate Wellness. Both as an RMT and as a mother, she has tackled many women’s health issues including pelvic floor health, pregnancy, labour and postpartum health. She is a wealth of information on how massage can be used for women specific concerns. We asked her to help us understand a little more about how this wonderful modality can be used for health & healing in women. Q1: How can massage therapy help to address women’s health? Massage Therapy is well known for its ability to promote relaxation, reduce stress and muscle tension, as well as for its role in rehabilitation and injury prevention. However, there is less of an understanding of the benefits of massage as a holistic approach to women’s health issues. What most people don’t know is that Massage Therapy is an effective modality for treating women’s health issues, including irregular menstrual cycles, menstrual disorders like PMS and PMDD, but also for aiding with fertility issues. Additionally, massage is an excellent means in which to support the ever-changing needs in women’s bodies during pregnancy, in preparation for birth and during labour, and, most importantly, as part of the postpartum picture for healing. […]

By |2024-06-26T07:19:44-04:00March 6th, 2018|Fertility, Innate Wisdom Practitioner Q&A, Massage Therapy, Post Natal Care, Women's Wellness|Comments Off on Massage Therapy & Women’s Health
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Traditional Chinese Energy, Pain & Stress Management 

Q & A with Evelyn Cho, RMT, R.Ac Meet Evelyn! She is a new acupuncturist at Innate Wellness. She brings a great balance to our acupuncture practice with a background as a Registered Massage Therapist & Registered Acupuncturist. She blends the two therapies but only offers acupuncture sessions at Innate Wellness. Her knowledge gives her a great edge in the treatment of chronic fatigue, chronic pain and chronic stress. We sat down to ask her a few tips about managing these conditions with acupuncture. Evelyn practices on Wednesdays at our High Park location. Call the front desk to book an appointment! What is your focus in your acupuncture practice? My main focus is chronic pain and fatigue.  I have worked as a Massage therapist for 10 years, so I have a lot of experience treating acute injuries, repetitive strains, and trauma from sports or accidents.  Recently, I’ve turned my attention to chronic pain or fibromyalgia, which doesn’t always have an obvious cause or progression.  The combination of massage therapy and acupuncture work very well together to alleviate pain and improve energy levels.  In addition, I’ve worked with a lot of fertility cases, headaches/migraines, and facial rejuvenation. Can acupuncture be used to improve energy & motivation?  It sure can! Many find the cold months very challenging, moods are depressed and energy is lower.  It’s usually helpful to make a few lifestyle and dietary tweaks in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. I usually recommend a course of 10 weekly treatments to make a major shift, but people usually notice significant improvement by 5-6 treatments. […]

By |2024-06-24T08:30:23-04:00January 9th, 2018|Acupuncture, Mental Clarity, Pain and Fatigue, Women's Wellness|Comments Off on Traditional Chinese Energy, Pain & Stress Management 
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Acupuncture For Prevention Treatment

Have you considered starting off the year with acupuncture for prevention treatment? This approach focuses on maintaining balance and addressing potential issues before they arise. Prevention acupuncture not only helps prevent illness throughout the year but also supports long-term wellness. By targeting specific acupuncture points through each acupuncture treatment, you can experience the benefits of acupuncture for disease prevention. Incorporating holistic health acupuncture into your routine is a proactive step in safeguarding your well-being.What is Acupuncture for Prevention Treatment?The concept of prevention was raised in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) classic more than 2000 years ago. This prevention treatment idea is composed of two important meanings. First, it stresses the important notion of dealing with any potential or foreseeable illness by applying moxa, herbs and acupuncture in prevention to your healthy body to stop them from developing. Second, it stresses an important notion of stopping the existing illness from transforming and transporting to other parts of your body by applying TCM treatment methods. Techniques like acupuncture therapy not only provide relief but also play a role in the prevention and treatment of various conditions, helping patients maintain health and balance.A helpful metaphor for this approach is preparing your weapons before the battle begins—being ready before illness has a chance to take hold. Why Prevention is ImportantThe foundation of health challenges often lies in the deficiency or weakness of the body's constitution. Strengthening this constitution through acupuncture prevention treatment helps prepare the body to combat viruses and bacteria from external environments. Incorporating acupuncture therapy can reinforce your body's natural defences, promoting resilience and balance.In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the viscera are deeply interrelated, meaning an imbalance in one organ can affect others. For example, anger may disrupt [...]

By |2024-11-22T07:04:30-05:00January 9th, 2018|Acupuncture, Cold and Flu Season, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture|Comments Off on Acupuncture For Prevention Treatment
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Homeopathy for Cold and Flu Season

By Quinn McCutcheon, Hom With the winter months, comes cold weather, and with that comes cold and flu season. Cold and flu viruses thrive with less humidity and in cold weather. When this season is in effect, think Homeopathy. Homeopathy helps assist the body to relieve symptoms and support the immune system to return back to optimal health. […]

By |2024-06-21T03:03:22-04:00January 9th, 2018|Cold and Flu Season, Homeopathy|Comments Off on Homeopathy for Cold and Flu Season
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Cold & Flu Prevention Packages

Managing the Cold & Flu naturally is about prevention and quick acute care at the first sign of illness. It helps to be prepared with these cold & flu packaged waiting in your medicine cabinet. PreOrder your supplement packages ahead of time with us and receive 15% off. Prevention Package Deep Immune Herbal Tincture 250 ml Unda Muccoccinum Chaga Blend or NFH Mushroom Blend Acute Care Package First Defence Herbal Tincture 250 ml Douglas Labs Zinc Lozenge Viriditas gargle or NFH Ascorbatate Innate Wellness Botanicals Cold & Flu Tea

By |2024-06-26T06:01:59-04:00November 14th, 2017|Cold and Flu Season|Comments Off on Cold & Flu Prevention Packages
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