Massage Therapy FAQs Part 1: The Amazing Benefits!

By |2023-05-10T17:30:24-07:00May 10th, 2023|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , |

From simple relaxation to critical injury rehabilitation and everything in between, Massage Therapy is a powerful, proven method for helping people return to or maintain a healthy active life! Hi! I'm Tricia Lovegrove, a member of the Hands on Therapy team at Empower Health and I've been practicing Massage Therapy since 1998, treating over 5000 ...

Is Osteopathy Safe During Pregnancy?

By |2023-05-01T18:36:56-07:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: Conditions, Health Education, Therapies|

Pregnancy is a magical time for most women, but it can also bring about significant changes to the body. One common question is whether osteopathy is safe during pregnancy, as this gentle approach can help address various pregnancy-related discomforts. In this article, we'll explore how osteopathy can provide relief while maintaining the safety of both ...

How Does Sleep Impact Your Health and Mental Wellbeing?

By |2023-06-06T09:45:46-07:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , , , , , , |

Ask A Naturopath: Why is sleep important to your health and mental wellbeing? Sleep is arguably one of the most essential elements in any healthy lifestyle. In order for our mental and physical health to function optimally, the body requires both adequate quality and quantity of sleep. A lack of sleep can seep into all ...

How Does Ketamine Assisted Therapy Help Clients for Healing?

By |2023-05-01T18:03:28-07:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Ketamine assisted therapy healing has revolutionized the mental health field. Since the days of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud and his contemporaries, this field has made significant progress. One of the latest approaches is Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT). Ketamine is a generic dissociative medication. It is primarily used and recognized as one of the ...

Ask a Naturopath: Do the Foods We Eat Affect Our Brain Health?

By |2023-03-26T16:07:42-07:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , , |

Ask a Naturopath: How do the Foods We Eat Affect Our Brain Health? When broken down, the nutrient contents of our brain consist of water, fat, protein and amino acids, traces of micronutrients and glucose.  Each of these components has a distinct impact on our cognitive functioning, mood and energy.  Fats recommended by a Naturopath ...

Ask a Naturopath: What is NAD+? Why You Should Pay Attention

By |2023-06-06T09:47:26-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Categories: Health Education, IV therapy|Tags: , , , |

NAD+ has recently become a buzz word among people who seek anti-aging solutions. Ask a Naturopath: NAD+ stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and is an essential molecule that is present in all the cells of our body.  It is a bioactive coenzyme form of vitamin B3. NAD+ is involved in many important biological processes including ...

Ways Massage Therapy Can Improve Your Mental Health

By |2023-03-25T23:30:29-07:00March 27th, 2023|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , |

Is there anything more relaxing than massage therapy?  The value of a good massage far transcends mirror relaxation. It turns out that massage therapy can be incredibly beneficial for one's mental health. Keep reading to learn more. Massage therapy for mental health: a chemical experience? It turns out that the very same neurochemicals that make ...

Ask A Naturopath: Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help with Allergies?

By |2023-06-06T09:49:43-07:00February 28th, 2023|Categories: Health Education|Tags: , , , , , |

Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help with Allergies? Here is how a naturopath tests for food allergies. IgG food sensitivity testing is a powerful tool that a naturopathic doctor can help with allergies by identifying  and managing their food sensitivities. At Empower Health Wellness Centre, we offer this innovative testing method as part of our comprehensive ...

How Does Neurofeedback Improve Neuroplasticity?

By |2022-10-06T07:24:10-07:00October 3rd, 2022|Categories: Health Education, Neurofeedback|Tags: , , , , , , |

Just a few decades ago scientists thought of the brain as a fixed entity and something that cannot be changed or improved. Fortunately, now we know this is not true and science has proven that the brain has the ability to be plastic and alter its connections, organisation and function. This change in the brain ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine History and Why You Should Add it to Your Wellness Plan

By |2022-08-24T15:50:10-07:00August 12th, 2022|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , , |

Many practitioners and patients today are moving towards integrative wellness and if you are eager to include Chinese Medicine to your wellness regime or as an adjunct to your biomedical treatment plan, it’s beneficial to have a general understanding of Chinese Medical theory, physiology and significant historical context. Chinese Medicine is a potent medical system ...