FYI In a study of 28,586 postmenopausal women, ages 50 to 76 years, researchers observed a 46% decrease in breast cancer risk among women reporting very frequent (more than 3 bowel movements per day) than those reporting 1 bowel movement per day.
Your skin tells me if you’re not drinking enough water. When you come in for a massage it is the first thing that shows me if you are dehydrated —and it can affect your health and my ability to help you. Do you drink water before your massage session? If not, you should! When you
Sometimes I don’t realise how stressed I am until I pay attention to the signals that my body is sending. Tense jaw. Headache. Nausea or intense cravings. The truth about life is that we will always deal with stress. But it’s good to know that there are ways that our minds can actually help our
When most people think about a massage, the first thing that comes to mind is the sensation of warm hands soothing aching muscles. Most people don’t associate stones with relaxation. But hot stone massage is actually a very soothing technique I use for relaxation and healing and once my clients try it, they ask for
Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~ Author Unknown. Mother’s Day is almost upon us and as an Italian, family is very special to me, especially my mother’s love. This time of year I think about her more than I normally do and remember all the things she
Springtime in the city. I love this time of year… the streets are carpeted with pink cherry blossoms. Magnolias are blossoming and on the ground, daffodils and tulips brighten gardens. It is time to spring clean now that the sun shining. We put away our scarves and gloves and clean out our closets and our
Whether we like it or not, toxins are part of our lives. Many are out of our control, from the air we breathe to the water to the soil that grows the food we eat. So should we just accept that they are a way of life? How dangerous are toxins anyway… plenty, according to
Have you noticed that when you are under more stress, you tend to gain weight? It sneaks up on you and trust me, it’s normal. We‘ve all been there. That’s because our bodies are made that way. While we make certain bad decisions during stressful times, it may help to understand why you sleep less
Winter in Vancouver. The mountains disappear under a cover of grey rain clouds. We trudge under umbrellas and wait for the sun to come out. But let’s face it, folks. We live in a rainforest. And a sunny winter is not in the cards. For all the beauty of our fair region, these long days
Love is in the air. Hearts are everywhere, from heart-shaped cookies in the coffee shops to big red heart balloons in stores. It’s Valentine’s Day. We all know it represents a day of love. People give the traditional gifts — a box of chocolates, a bouquet of red roses, a romantic dinner out. These are
