by The Medical Sanctuary | Sep 2, 2012 | Health, Naturopath, Naturopathy
Itchy, red, scaly, dry, weeping, painful … when our skin is showing signs of distress, what is it really trying to tell us? Our skin provides a natural barrier to protect us from our external environment, so when symptoms show up on our skin, it is important to...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Apr 5, 2012 | Chiropractor, Health, Homoeopath, Massage, Naturopath, Naturopathy, Osteopathy
Needles, Smoke and Energy – How does acupuncture actually work? Acupuncture is a natural, drug free and holistic approach to health and wellbeing. It is the art and science of healing which has existed as part of chinese medicine for over 5000 years. Linking body,...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Jan 19, 2009 | Chiropractor, Health, Homoeopath, Naturopath, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Personal Growth
The Benefits of Sleep Quality Sleep is important for saving daytime energy, laying down of memory, restoration of mental function, as well as growth and cellular regeneration. Heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and body temperature decrease during sleep, giving...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Mar 28, 2008 | Diet, Health, Homoeopath, Massage, Naturopath, Naturopathy, Osteopathy
Nutritionally Trained GP, The Medical Sanctuary Dealing with stress on a daily basis is part of being human. In small amounts it can actually be beneficial as we learn to adapt and potentially become stronger. It is when that stress becomes chronic in amounts that we...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Mar 18, 2008 | Chiropractor, Diet, Health, Homoeopath, Massage, Naturopath, Naturopathy, Osteopathy
We all know what it’s like to be stressed; it’s an everyday occurrence, and in fact, we need a certain amount of stress to survive. Even so, it can get out of hand. When discussing stress with patients, I often use the Sabre-Tooth Tiger analogy: our body is no...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Jan 21, 2008 | Chiropractor, Health, Massage, Naturopath, Naturopathy, Osteopathy
Science proves Cycloid Action® a winner! Back in the 1920’s, miners worked hard in the coal mines of Canada. The work was back-breaking and relentless, with miners spending hoursin unnatural positions digging for coal. With no professionals to turn to, the miners...
