Victoria public health knows that loneliness has a genetic link to illness and that lonely people are more likely to get sick and die young because it affects their immune systems, according to new research. Scientist at the University of California looked at the DNA of isolated people and found that chronically lonely people have […]
A healthy back is straight and strong, moves easily and is free of pain. When there is pain in any area of the back for a very long period of time, this is called chronic back injury, or chronic back pain.
The most common area of chronic back injury is the lower back. This area is also called the lumbar spine.
Yes, Physiotherapy can help to improve balance and prevent falls. It’s the time of the year in Victoria that brings challenges to those who have balance and mobility issues: there could be ice or snow or puddles on any particular day. And with the shorter, colder days, many people’s overall fitness declines because they are […]
Finally a Boot-Camp workout for women you can do at home! Start by jogging for two to three minutes to warm up, then start with the first exercise in Round 1. Do as many reps as you can in 30 seconds, rest 10 seconds, then continue until you’ve completed each exercise for 30 seconds in […]
The beginning of the new year is when many of us will start a detox program; but if doing a detox is not your thing, our natural health practitioner recommends superfoods that detoxify and that you can easily add into your daily life. Avocados—lower cholesterol and dilate blood vessels while blocking artery-destroying toxins. Avocados contain […]
Victoria Health Clinic can diagnsois Tennis Elbow, but first, what is Tennis Elbow. Tennis elbow is an inflammation, soreness, or pain on the outside of the upper arm near the elbow. The medical terminology for this condition is lateral epicondylitis. Tennis elbow is caused when the muscles in your forearm known as tendons (they are […]
Starting in February, the natural health practitioners get their OM on at Diversified Health Clinic. They are showcasing the benefits of meditation during weekly evening drop in classes. Meditation is designed to bring our mind to a peaceful state. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort and so […]
Traffic jams, paying bills, deadlines & pesky neighbours. These unpleasant or challenging situations create stress in our lives. So why is it some people deal with stressful situations better than others? The answer is complex and includes many factors from genetics to weather condition.
These days, we simply can’t eat enough food to obtain all of the proper nutrition we need due to the fact that our soils have been depleted, it may be difficult to find enough organically grown produce to fulfill our needs.
During the busy spring season, keeping up with a fitness program can be a challenge.
One of the best ways to deal with the stress is through physical activity, and one of the easiest ways to accomplish this during all the hustle and bustle is by simply walking. Besides the well documented health benefits, the beauty of walking is you can go at your own pace- and you can do it anywhere.
