Chronic syndromes, success stories relating to specific diagnoses
. I have two stories here for you. I filmed the video below on a little pilgrimage I went on a while ago. But before I tell you about that, I want to tell you about what happened to me back in the Summer of 2008. It was a [...]
Success stories come in many shapes and sizes. I could write an entire book about this specific story, but I’ll start with this... At this time in my career, it was 2008 and I was just beginning to learn Somatic Experiencing, a body-based method of helping resolve traumatic [...]
Most people think that stress is to blame for many of our disorders, and that if we remove or minimize the stressors in life and add in some healthier substitutes such as improved diet, more physical activity, mindfulness practices like yoga or meditation, and maybe get more sleep or [...]
Have you flown on a plane before? You know that feeling when they pressurize the cabin? If you pay close attention when they do this you'll actually experience a significant shift in your body physiology. Spaces that aren't very big, like your inner ear canals, feel heavy and might [...]
Postural rules are INSIDIOUS in our western culture and are killing us slowly. I believe we have to put an end to them. It goes without saying that most people can name certain posture rules better than the capitals of most American States or Canadian Provinces. Without fail, when [...]
Reason # 3 - Physical rehabilitation that does more harm than help. Usually when we feel pain in our back, more often than not, it is the muscle(s) that scream out to us. The muscles feel tight, sore, tender and many times, all of the above. The muscles gets [...]
When you experience physical pain, ignore it and say something like, "I'll take care of that later", you are doing a HUGE disservice to your precious body. When body movement is inefficient and painful, energy levels get zapped, joints suffer, entire body systems break down, healing is hindered and the aging [...]
Today my hubby and I went for a hike in our lovely backyard of Whistler, BC. The alpine wildflowers are in FULL bloom (as you can see above and below) and when they are in full bloom you want to be there. A little info about my past first [...]
Reader beware - I must be a bit of a science geek on this post. . Stress response and the human body Let’s face it, stress is just an inevitable part of life. It comes into our life and, we hope it will leave quickly. Sometimes it is in the [...]
Years ago, must have been in ~2004/05, I remember seeing this person I'm writing about in the recreation centre I use to work at. I remember thinking how all his "nitty gritty exercises" were doing more harm than help.  But I was too shy to say, "Hey, I could show [...]
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