Thai Massage, Reflexology and Foot Problems
Sometimes we get questions like the following about how a particular therapy, in this instance, massage therapy would treat a patient’s condition. Read on for our massage therapist’s response to a query about massage treatment for foot problems. Could you send me some info on foot reflexology and Thai massage. I am having a great deal of trouble with my feet this winter and maybe one of the new massage treatments can help. I am not certain of my diagnosis. Hi …, Thanks for your interest in massage. Massage is a wonderful way to help with pain or discomfort in the body, as...
Read MoreBeat Flu Season with TCM Acupuncture
The Holidays are over and the New Year is upon us; all the indulgences over the past few weeks mixed with the cold, harsh winter weather has left us vulnerable to pathogen invasion. Most people refer to them as Colds and Flus. The flu, often called “influenza”, can cause a variety of symptoms and can often be the cause of more serious complications. People with the flu often experience sore throat, cough, muscle aches, extreme fatigue, fever, runny nose and watery eyes. Nausea and vomiting are commonly seen in children. Flu-related complications can occur at any age, those with chronic...
Read MoreInflammation: Its Role
Inflammation: Its Role Patients are often confused about inflammation and the role it plays in healing. Read on to learn about the difference between acute and chronic inflammation. The body has a highly-complex immune system that protects us from disease and infection and enables healing. It has two main components: innate immunity, characterized by inflammation, is the body’s first line of defence; and adaptive immunity the body’s second line of defence which also provides protection from re-infection. The inflammatory immune response is the body’s natural response to infection, irritation...
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