Paying attention to how we feel and being aware of new symptoms, aches, and pains is one of the most important ways we can help protect ourselves from serious medical conditions; through early detection! These symptoms below should not be ignored, and should be considered red flags. Chest pain – chest pain is serious and […]
The Movember Foundation is uniquely placed to address the crisis at a global level. We’re funding ground-breaking programs all over the world, engaging with men where they are, to understand what works best, to help make change happen sooner. The state of men’s health is in crisis. Men experience worse longer-term health than women and […]
There are two types of injuries: acute/traumatic and chronic/cumulative. Acute injuries occur suddenly, such as a sprained ankle, pulled muscle, or broken bone. Chronic injuries relate to tissue damage that occurs over time as a result of repetitive strain, such as tennis elbow from playing tennis or shin splits from running. Symptoms of an acute […]
When using technology on a daily basis we need to be vigilant in not only how we use technology, but for how long a period we interact with the device. Here are some injuries – mainly in the form of repetitive stress injuries that are caused by our smart phones and tablets. Selfie Elbow – […]
Diversified Health Clinic is a team of health practitioners in Victoria BC that uses multiple therapies and modalities, and a passion for wellness to quickly diagnose your health problem, maximize treatment results and accelerate healing. Diversified Health’s new Physiotherapist Matt Fitz-James has joined the DHC Team! Physiotherapists are often referred to as ‘movement specialists’. They are trained […]
Medical myths are beliefs that in some cases are based on fact, but most are simply misunderstood concepts about our bodies. Medical Myth #1 Stress Is The Reason For Having Grey Hair: Many people believe that stress causes our hair go grey. Stress does increases the number of free radical molecules that attack healthy cells […]
There are many different types of stretching techniques for improving flexibility, so knowing what type of stretching is right for you can be confusing. Here are a quick explanation of six common stretching techniques. When to Use The Correct Stretch Stretches are either dynamic (involve motion) or static (involve no motion). It’s best to perform […]
Wear old clothes and runners? On the day of the race wear clothing you know is comfortable and that you can wear for the entire race. This is not the time to wear new clothing. This is also true for your footwear. Make sure that you check your foot gear: socks, orthotics, and laces weeks […]
Massage therapy is widely known for reducing stress and tension; but massage therapy can do more than just relax your body. Here are some unique and extra benefits of massage therapy. Combat Sedentary Life Style – Sitting at a desk all day places stress on your neck, low back and shoulders; leading to postural stress […]
Meaghan Le Lievre has been a healthcare practitioner with Diversified Health since December 2015, and has quickly become a favourite with her clients, building trust and results with each person she treats. A graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, she is committed to continuously learning through clinical experience and on-going education in […]
