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 […]
Welcome Emily Kersey, our newest registered massage therapist to join the Diversified Health Practitioner Team! Emily has a diverse education in both Eastern and Western massage techniques. Her education in Yoga Therapy, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic and Swedish massage has enabled her to examine both energetic and musculoskeletal health. Emily has been fascinated with bodywork since […]
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 […]
Lets start with a quick over view of the hepatitis viruses: Hepatitis A is an acute illness that never becomes chronic. This virus is transmitted through direct contact with feces or indirect fecal contamination of food or water. Hepatitis B is an acute illness for most individuals, however, approximately 8% of infected patients go on […]
Hepatitis B is not spread through causal contact such as hugging or kissing, and unlike hepatitis A, is not found in food or water. Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver, and is spread through contact with infected blood and body fluids. Most people infected with Hepatitis B are not aware […]
Hepatitis A virus causes inflammation of the liver and is easily spread from person to person, through food and water. You can only get hepatitis A once; after that your body builds up a defense against the virus. The hepatitis A virus is found in the stool of an infected person. It is spread when […]
What is good posture? The definition of posture is how you hold your body when standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. So how do you improve your […]
