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Allergies & Bio-Resonance

The bio-resonance method has become well-known for its ability to treat allergies swiftly and effectively. Word of its obvious success has rapidly spread amongst clients, and consequently, many allergy sufferers are seeking out the practices of bio-resonance therapists. This is certainly attributable to the fact that the number of people suffering from allergies has been steadily increasing for years.  This includes allergies to food, animals, pollen, fragrances, and various toxic substances. A bio-resonance therapist will search for the allergens triggering your symptoms and then work to alleviate those symptoms using frequency therapy. Bio-resonance therapy is completely painless and non-invasive.

Dennis Ludwig, [email protected]

Protecting Ears in Water

Many people are seen each year at medical facilities due to ear infections or other ear-related issues from swimming and bathing. The prevention of water entering the ear canal, whether from swimming or showering, is an important consideration. Oto Hearing Products produces floatable Swim Molds, which can prevent infections or other problems before they start, such as hearing loss at a later stage. By sealing the entrance to the ear canal, waterproof earplugs keep water out of the sensitive region inside the ear canal. Swim Molds are ideal for water sports, recreational swimming, daily showering, and individuals who suffer from chronic ear infections. Oto’s Swim Molds are manufactured from a soft, 100% floatable silicone, which is comfortable to wear and provides a tight seal to make sure no water enters the ear. Swim Molds are available in eleven fluorescent colours, as well as two to three colour swirls.

Lisa Reid Audiology, LisaReid.ca

How Athletes Benefit from Floating

Floating isn’t amazing because athletes and celebrities do it; athletes and celebrities float because it’s amazing. Simple, natural and effective: Floating is a performance-enhancing experience for everyone. Tom Brady, Steph Curry, Wayne Rooney, Carl Lewis, and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman are just a few athletes who have been vocal about their love of floating. Physically, floating reduces muscle tension, pain, inflammation and blood pressure. But it has a host of psychological benefits as well that help athletes perform at their best. Sports psychologist for the Seattle Seahawks, Mike Gervais, regularly uses meditation and mindfulness to help players make the most of their performance. Floating is being implemented into professional training regimens all over the world because of its ability to improve both physical and mental performance. By reducing stress and recovery time, as well as providing an extremely relaxing environment, flotation therapy provides undeniable advantages to both high-level athletes and recreational exercisers.

FluidFloat.com

Types of Muscle Tendon Injuries

We can sustain different types of injuries to a muscle tendon, and each one could change how you treat it. It is important to differentiate what is actually happening with each type. A strain signifies that someone has pulled their tendon too far, and some of its fibres have torn. A strain can be a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree tear. Generally, a 1st degree strain implies less than half the tendon is torn, a 2nd degree is over half torn, and a 3rd degree denotes full rupture. Tendinitis refers to inflammation occurring at the affected site, usually stemming from repetitive stress or loading of the tendon, over a long period of time. Subsequently, someone can suffer from a tendinosis. This is where the tendon has been put under stress for a much longer period of time with tendinitis, but now the tendon has less inflammation and has chronic degeneration.

Heath Vermette, CAT(C), SouthSherbrook.com

Why an Organic Mattress?

Many bed manufacturers add fire-retardant chemicals and dustmite deterrents that are toxic to humans. There is also the issue of off-gassing of polyurethane memory foam mattresses, which involves the mattress releasing volatile organic compounds into the air, affecting the quality of the air you breathe every night, which may pose health risks. In the past, you didn’t have to bother with organic beds because they were already organic; we, however, have built a society where most beds are not, and thereby pose health risks for ourselves. Up to a third or more of your life could be spent in bed! One of the most important factors in staying healthy is the quality of the environments in which we spend significant amounts of time, and so ensuring that your bed provides deep and restful sleep without detracting from your overall health is of paramount importance.

Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com

Black Seed Oil

Black seed (Nigella sativa) is the new preferred therapeutic oil prized for its immune-boosting and antibacterial benefits to reduce respiratory, viral, and digestive ailments. This oil has been used medicinally in Middle Eastern cultures for millennia. Anecdotally, it’s been said to “cure everything except for death!” And the research is starting to back that up. Studies show that this versatile oil can regulate the immune system, benefit blood sugar, and has anti-cancer activity (Butt et al, 2010). Even though it’s known for its medicinal power, it can be used in cooking and food preparation. Look for a coldpressed black seed oil and for a synergistic blend, use oregano oil and black seed oil together. Look for a combination with vitamins A and D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs!

Cassie Irwin, Enerex.ca

Summer: Caring for #1

Summer is in full swing! It’s a time to relax, have fun, enjoy life, and take care of you. Sounds great, right? Except…maybe you have difficulty doing this because you are feeling exhausted, stressed, or overwhelmed. Maybe you feel selfish taking the time to make your happiness a priority. Self-care is healthy. Self-care is necessary. Taking good care of you provides a good role model for others. Having fun and enjoying yourself is infectious and when you are happy, the people around you are more relaxed and happy too. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about concerns and can help you learn better self-care in times of stress or difficulty. Isn’t it time for you to relax, have fun, and enjoy life?

Tracy Sparham, BSW, RSW, Sparham Counselling Services, SheaTreeWellness.com

Plan a Stress-Free Vacation

Planning your holiday is meant to be fun and exciting. The lure of the convenience of the internet can quickly turn to confusion, indecisiveness, and anxiety. Travel agents are here to save you time and don’t cost a penny. Think of a travel agent as your tour guide, who will lead you to the perfect vacation. No matter how much you prepare, sometimes unexpected things happen while you are on vacation. When you book with a travel agent, they are with you every step of the way to ensure a stressfree, enjoyable time, which is what a holiday is meant to be.

Holly Sproule, SouthBeachTravel.ca

Trouble Focusing at School?

Is your child having trouble focusing? Before labeling him or her with a learning problem, consider that over two-thirds of our brain is based on sensing or input, and one-third on execution. If we have trouble focusing or concentrating, it is simply because the pathways between the sensory and execution network areas are not clear. After Brainwave Optimization (BWO), where brainwaves are balanced and harmonized, children achieve, laugh, and enjoy life more completely and engage in a healthier social life. Frequently, BWO providers see kids labeled as “disabled” become top performers in their school. Our surveys demonstrate that more than 85 percent of all children who experience BWO meet or exceed their goals. Here’s what one father shared after his son’s experience with BWO: “He doesn’t stutter as much and he is not panicking when it comes to exams. He is really doing well!”

Joanne Couture, LaLobaTraumaRelease.com

Ayurvedic Recommendations for Summer

According to Ayurveda, summer is pitta season. The most striking characteristics of summer – the intense heat, the long days of bright sun, and the transformative nature of the season – are directly in line with pitta, which is fiery and intense. Your primary focus through the summer months should be to keep pitta dosha balanced by staying cool, reducing the intensity with relaxation, and grounding your energy. During the summer, our bodies naturally crave light foods and small meals that are easy to digest. Sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes pacify pitta. Iced drinks are best avoided, as they disturb the digestive fire and create toxins in the body. Try to avoid extremely spicy foods. Keep in mind that raw vegetables (as in salads) will be better digested if they are eaten at lunch, rather than at dinner. Cultivate a cool and calm internal environment this summer by following these Ayurvedic recommendations.

Purnima Chaudhari, AyuRevive Ayurveda, AyureviveAyurveda.com

Benefits of Ganban-Yoku Treatment

Our regular Ganban-yoku session is done on beautiful stone beds. Clients can choose their own comfortably heated bed from three different types. The session involves lying on the bed for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Once the body is heated, clients step out to the lounge for some water to hydrate and cool down for a few minutes. From there, the steps are repeated until the session time is up. The treatment will gently warm the entire body from the core, burning about 200 to 300 calories, while increasing metabolism and blood circulation. The session will leave the body feeling like you just went jogging instead of lying down. The stones release far infrared rays naturally and can reduce joint pain, as the heat will penetrate deep into the muscle tissues. Heat can also reach deep into the intestines to improve the digestive system, leading to detoxification.

Pocca Poca Spa, PoccaPocaSpa.com