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Remedy Wellness Centre lifestyle blog for health and wellness information from Victoria BC’s Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Physiotherapy and Nutritional professionals. Learn about everything from pain science to gut health, genetic testing and auricular acupuncture.
Acupuncture for Stress
When a person experiences an intense bout of stress, or repeated stressful events over and over again, their Qi and Blood begins to get “stuck” in the meridians and organs of the body; When Qi and...
Acupuncture for Migraines & Headaches
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. It is used to promote healing, reduce pain, and improve overall...
Vitamin D Deficiency – Symptoms and Solutions
What Is Vitamin D? Did you know that Vitamin D is often called the "Sunshine Vitamin" because our skin can produce it when exposed to sunlight? Did you know that some people have genetic markers...
Auricular Acupuncture
What is Auricular Acupuncture? Auricular acupuncture, is also known as ear or battlefield acupuncture, because of five points that are used for pain. The ear is a microcosm, that represents...
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage? Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the natural drainage of the lymph from the body. It is also known as manual lymphatic...
Depression Treatment and Symptoms
What is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness that last longer than normal. Depression symptoms can present as a bad mood that a person just can’t seem to shake....
What Is Good Mental Health?
Eric Addleman is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, offering Online Counselling, at Remedy. He offers FREE 15-30min consults, so you can ensure that counselling with Eric will be a good fit for you. ...
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing can be a big piece of the puzzle! However, this information does also require further analysis as the science is still relatively new. Also, just because you have a specific gene,...
About EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy approach offered at Remedy, that has been researched extensively and is recognized worldwide by leading mental health...
Acupuncture for Inflammatory Conditions
Do you suffer from chronic inflammation? Below are some examples of how chronic inflammation in the body can cause disease or aggravate existing conditions: Hormonal Imbalances: PMS, strong...
Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are known to be helpful in treating infertility. Over the last 20 year the medical community, both eastern and western, has been conducting studies to...
Acupuncture for Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular disease refers to any condition that affects the health of the heart, blood vessels and blood circulation. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with the management...
Acupuncture for Everything
It is a common occurrence, as an Acupuncturist, to have people ask what acupuncture can and cannot treat. The simple answer is, if you have symptoms, acupuncture can almost always help! This article...
Remembering the Pain of Childhood
I attended this webinar recently and it was very eye opening, both as a healthcare professional and a patient. I've been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2007 and my practice has developed along...
Recovering from MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident)
If you've been in an MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident), you may be experiencing some back pain, neck pain and headaches, among other common injuries. Early intervention with treatment has been shown to...
Treatment for Sciatica
Chiropractic, massage therapy or physiotherapy can all be very effective for relieving sciatica. Sciatica is impingement of the sciatic nerve, which can cause lower back pain, buttock or hip pain...
Treatment for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is the most common reason people seek treatment at Remedy Wellness Centre. Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability and time off from work. Clinical studies have shown that...
About Neurokinetic Therapy
The Theory Behind Neurokinetic Therapy Everything is connected....but how? Neurokinetic Therapy was co-developed by David Weinstock in the mid-1980s. It is an assessment and treatment protocol or...
About Homeopathy and Its History
What Is Homeopathy? Homeopathic medicine treats the whole person, looking at the physical, mental and emotional aspects of health and wellness. It is highly effective for common ailments, acute and...
Holistic Treatment for Digestive Health
Digestive concerns are one of the most common health challenges seen at Remedy. Treatment for a wide range of digestive health issues involves an in depth evaluation of dietary habits, medical...