Each month, our therapists share their knowledge in articles they write about different health issues from a holistic perspective. You can read them all, here!
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It’s normal for babies to spit up from time to time, and to have occasional digestive discomfort that can prompt more fussing or regurgitation; however, if a baby continues to have discomfort, or symptoms worsen to breathing problems or further pain, there may be an underlying problem at play. One of the…
When you hear “small intestine”, the first thing you think about probably isn’t back, neck, or shoulder pain. After all, the small intestine is an organ that helps us digest, so how could it affect anything other than our gut? Well, it turns out that a lot of chronic pain conditions can…
At birth, our digestive tract is sterile meaning it does not contain bacteria. It is during the birthing process that our digestive tract becomes colonized by bacteria from the mother’s vagina, colon, and rectum. Let’s compare this to a Baby Born by C-Section Since babies delivered by caesarean do not go through the…
The Connection between Physical and Mental Health The more time I spend in the area of mental health, the more I learn about how intertwined our physical and psychological health really are. Recent research has started to point more clearly to the connections between the health of our gut (e.g. the digestive…
It is difficult to understand how what we eat affects our moods, our ability to function and our ability to cope with various symptoms of a number of mental health disorders. Not only does this apply to adults, but to children as well. There are many foods, supplements and other chemicals added…
If you suffer from IBS then you know that difficulties with digestion can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. So, if there’s a way to ease these symptoms, chances are you want to know about it! One thing that a lot of individuals with IBS are not aware of is that…
Acupuncture can be a valuable drug-free tool in treating depression. Treating SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) with acupuncture can also be effective, helping people who experience lower energy and a lack of motivation over the darker winter months. Due to the drug-free nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatment will not inhibit the work…
