| Introducing
the Newest Member of Our Wellness Staff
Christian Thomson,
B.Sc HK, RRPr
 Christian
Thomson is a Reiki Master and Registered Reflexology
Practitioner. After studying the science of the human
body at the University of Guelph, Christian’s
passion - the process of healing, soon led him into
the field of Reiki and holistic healing.
His application and unique approach
to healing recognizes and supports our three distinct
energies; mind, body, and spirit. By using a multi-dimensional
approach, Christian helps to encourage and engage the
healing faculties and resources of his clients on each
level, in an effort to accelerate the healing process
and restore health and well being throughout all aspects
of one’s life.
As a Reiki Master and director of a successful Academy
of Healing Arts, Christian has many years of experience
developing and facilitating classes and workshops relative
to energy, intention, and demonstration.
Furthermore, in an effort to better
understand the tremendous healing capacities of the
mind and promote mental well being, Christian has nearly
completed his Masters of Counselling Psychology from
Yorkville University.
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and to book
your appointment with Christian.
For pricing information
please click
here.
Learn about STRESS –how does it affect our health
& how to treat stress-related conditions NATURALLY
By
Brindusa Vanta, BSc, MD (Eur), HD (Hon), DHMS
 1.
ABOUT STRESS
Stress is a condition or circumstance that can disturb
the normal physical and mental health of an individual.
In medicine 'stress' is defined as a perturbation of
the body's homeostasis.
According to the American Institute of Stress, between
75 and 90 % of all visits to physicians result from
stress related disorders!
Stress is often termed as a twentieth
century syndrome. With the rapid diversification of
human activity, we come face to face with numerous causes
of stress and the symptoms of stress. Contemporary stress
tends to be more pervasive, persistent and insidious
because it originates from psychological rather than
physical threats.
2. WHAT CAUSES STRESS?
We’ve probably all felt stress. Sometimes it is
brief and situational, like being stuck in traffic,
meeting deadlines or during an illness. Other times,
it is prolonged and complex—relationship problems
or work related stress.
In both situations our body reacts
in the same way to stress –“the fight or
flight” response (the blood pressure and heart
rate are increased, blood sugar is raised,
blood is shunted away from digestive organs to extremities
to provide us strength). In small doses, stress factors
can increase our energy, make us more alert and focus
on the problem at hand. This is called “positive
stress”.
Stress becomes dangerous (the “negative
stress”) when it interferes with your ability
to live a normal life for an extended period of time.
You may feel “out of control”, tired and
unable to focus even if the cause is relatively minor.
We all react differently to a stressful
situation. Therefore it is more important to understand
how an individual perceives and copes with a stress
factor-rather than looking at the stressor itself, its
intensity or frequency.
3. HOW DOES STRESS AFFECT THE
HEALTH?
The most common manifestations of stress are: sleep
disturbances, back pain, headaches, heartburn, constipation
or diarrhea, weight gain or loss, muscle tension, fatigue,
high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest pain,
sweaty palms or hands, hair loss, skin problems (hives,
eczema, tics, itching), and reproductive problems. On
the emotional level, stress can be expressed
as nervousness, anxiety, frustration, lack of concentration,
feeling out of control and substance abuse.
Stressful situations can deteriorate
our relationships with family, friends, co-workers,
because stress may increase arguments, cause isolation
from social activities, conflict with co-workers and
frequent job changes.
Please note that all these symptoms
can be caused by other medical conditions and
is therefore
important to get professional advice for a correct
diagnosis!
Unmediated chronic stress has been
medically associated with numerous conditions including:
Hypertension, Heart disease, Vertigo, Ulcers, Gastritis,
IBS, IBD, Diabetes, Headaches/Migraines, Psoriasis,
Eczema, Acne, recurrent yeast infections, loss sex drive,
Infertility, Impotence, Chronic Prostatitis, Chronic
Back Pain, Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Tendonitis,
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, muscle aches, TMJ problems,
recurrent colds, Bronchitis and Pneumonia, Asthma.
Prolonged stress causes immune impairment, which is
linked to diseases such as Mononucleosis, food and environmental
allergies as well as autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid
arthritis, Lupus, thyroid dysfunctions, and Multiple
Sclerosis.
4. HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CAN
EFFECTIVELY TREAT STRESS-RELATED CONDITIONS-IN A NATURAL
WAY !
Homeopathic medicine is the #1 form of natural medicine
used worldwide.
It works by stimulating the body’s own
healing power. Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic extracts
of plant, mineral or animal substances that
assist your system in eliminating any expressions of
imbalance caused by stress. Homeopathic remedies are
also safe and free from any side effects therefore can
be used by everyone including children, pregnant women,
debilitated patients and pets.
Homeopathy is based on the philosophy
that the body, mind and emotions are fully integrated.
That concept explains why prolonged emotional stress
can cause physical problems but also that the opposite
is true. (Illness and physical problems can result in
anxiety or emotional distress).
Homeopathy treats mind and body as one and is an ideal
treatment for stress-related conditions.
Rather than suppressing symptoms, homeopathy seeks to
recognize and remove the underlying cause of these symptoms.
Symptoms are the language of a disease — the body’s
attempt to balance itself. Therefore homeopaths use
symptoms as information about how one is perceiving
and reacting to stress. The remedies prescribed will
improve a person’s ability to cope with stress
and thus enable the body to heal the symptoms naturally.
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and to book
your appointment with Dr. Vanta.
For pricing information
please click
here.
Thought of the
Month
"The truth is that our finest moments
are most likely to occur when we are
feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled.
For it is only in
such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that
we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching
for different ways, truer answers, or more beautiful,
promising potentialities."
--- M. Scott Peck
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