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to benefit from any therapies covered by your group
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Introducing
the Newest Member of Our Wellness Staff
Tanya Hamlet,
Hon. B. Sc., RMT
 Tanya
Hamlet has completed four years of undergraduate studies
at the University of Toronto obtaining her Honours Bachelor
of Science. She then went on to pursue her studies in
Massage Therapy, graduating from ICT Kikkawa College.
Her previous experiences with massage
include providing rehabilitative treatments to those
suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s
disease as well as post event sports massage to marathon
runners. Tanya’s specialties include pain and
stress management focused massage treatments, Hot Stone
massage and Myofascial treatments.
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and
to book
your appointment with Tanya.
For pricing information
please click
here.
Acute
Bronchitis
By
Banita Aggarwal, B.Sc, B.HSc, Hon. D. Ac
 Bronchitis
is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (airways)
that are called bronchi, which cause increased production
of mucus and other changes. The two main types of bronchitis
are acute, and chronic. Acute Bronchitis
is the inflammation of mucus membranes of the bronchial
tubes.
CAUSES:
-infectious diseases such
as viruses and bacteria, although, bacterial cause is
not common
-more commonly it develops as a complication of an upper
tract infection or as an exacerbation of acute infection
in chronic bronchitis
-other causes are physical agents such as dust, allergens
and strong fumes
-chemical agents such as cleaning compounds, tobacco
smoke, and cannabis
-vegetable substances like cotton, flax, hemp, paprika,
and baggase
SYMPTOMS:
In the early stage:
dry, non-productive cough; later stage:
mucoid or purulent sputum (thick and yellow sputum);
burning substernal pain; runny nose; malaise; chills;
slight fever; back and muscle pain; sore throat; wheezing
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM), the lungs are the main organ involved in acute
bronchitis, since they function to govern Qi (energy)
and respiration, and are mainly in charge of inhaling
air. Once exogenous pathogens enter the body through
the pores, nose or mouth, they invade the lungs and
impair the normal function of the lungs in dispersing
and descending. The onset of the disease is sudden in
the manner of acute bronchitis.
TCM and Acupuncture categorizes acute
bronchitis into 3 main syndromes: wind-heat; wind-cold
and dryness-heat. Once the symptoms and signs are analyzed
the treatment principle is formed with a prescription
of acupuncture points according to which syndrome you
fall in to.
The effectiveness in treating acute
bronchitis through acupuncture versus the use of other
treatments is great because there are no side effects,
and you can avoid re-occurrence of the condition. The
problem can be relieved within one or two weeks as a
treatment cycle.
TIPS:
If you encounter acute bronchitis some tips to keep
in mind are avoid the wind and cold weather as much
as possible; if you’re a smoker
- stop smoking; avoid eating raw, cold, spicy
or deep-fried food; try to remain in an easy and calm
mood, rather than stressful or anxious; and most importantly
increase your fluid intake.
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and to book
your appointment with Banita.
For pricing information
please click
here.
Great News from
Skin Care for Health
 A
Brand New Treatment from Sothys Paris especially for
you made of all Natural Ingredients
By
Shahla
Dieroff, Holistic Esthetician & Therapeutic Touch
RP
Winter
is coming and your skin is craving beauty. Nourish it
with a fruity, nutritive and repairing cocktail.
This special facial treatment
is combined with your regular cleansing routine according
to your skin type and in total will take 75 minutes.
| A 10 minute
massage with Chestnut
Cream provides a real sensation
of wellbeing. Delicately
fragranced, it nourishes the epidermis
and softens it visibly.
A gel, from extract of Mulberry
will tone your skin leaving it feeling hydrated
and supple.
This is followed by a peel
off mask made from the extract
of Fig, and the extract
of Grape which gives you firmness
of the skin and a great lift. |
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This treatment is suitable for all skin
types. It is recommended as an interim facial when you
want illumination and radiance for a glowing skin, especially
for the upcoming festive season.
For a more intensive result
three treatments one week apart is recommended.
Limited
Time Offer
Introductory
Price $75.00 (reg. $85.00)
A free gift with every facial
Please call Shahla for an appointment
905.815.9474
Skin Care for Health
Visit: www.skincareforhealth.com |
Thought of the
Month
" You succeed when you reach your
goal. You are a success when you reach your goal and
establish another."
--- Mike Weisberg
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