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What is an Allergy and Do I Need an Allergist?

An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it.  When the immune…

Food Allergy or Food Intolerance

Food allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to food you have eaten, triggering an allergic reaction. Many people…

What Can You Do At Home For Back Pain?

Everyone suffers from the occasional bout of back pain... so what can you do at home to decrease the pain?…

Vitamins You Need If You’re A Runner

Eating a healthy diet is essential to having a healthy body. If you are a runner, you need to make…

TC10K Race – April 30th, 2017

One of the biggest running event of the year in Victoria BC is just around the corner: the 28th annual…

Falling – A Common Injury That Happens More Often Than You Think

The number one domestic injury is falling. This category also includes tripping, and slipping. Statistic Canada states that falls occur…

Two Major Categories of Headaches

There are 2 major categories of headaches, primary headaches and secondary headaches. Each category of headache is based on the…

Benefits of Massage Therapy for Physical and Mental Health

Massage therapy sessions are beneficial to physical health and mental health. Massage therapy can improve overall physical health by increasing…

What Are The Warning Signs of Mental Illness?

Symptoms and warning signs of mental illness will vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. You don't…

Mental Health Treatments and Therapies

While each method/therapy uses a different approach, the goal is to help the client with the issues that brought them…