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a closeup of a tick on someone's skin, highlighting tick prevention in the okanagan
, In Body

Safeguarding Your Health – Natural Tick Prevention and Awareness in the Okanagan

Enjoying the beauty of the Okanagan’s natural landscapes comes with the caveat of increased tick activity during the warmer months. Understanding the risks associated with tick bites and the mechanisms by which ticks locate their hosts is essential for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors safely. This guide outlines the…
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, In Body

Medical Aesthetics & Loving the Skin You’re In

Ageing is a privilege. To be able to grow older, hopefully wiser, and one day into grandparents is truly a gift. Taking care of our health becomes evident on our skin. My role is to share with you the many medical aesthetics offerings that are new at Mind Body Soul…
Cropped shot of a young woman making a heart shape on her stomach,highlighting IBS symptoms and causes
, In Body

What’s Bugging your Gut? Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Have you been told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or “IBS?” You are not alone! Did you know 7.5 million people in Canada are affected by IBS? 50% of our patients who  come in with digestive complaints have been given this label by their medical doctor or gastroenterologist. But IBS is not really a…
top view of a bowl of nutritious metabolic balancing food including an avocado, spinach, eggs, radish, tomatoes and spiralized zucchini.
, In Body

Introducing Metabolic Balance

Metabolic Balance® strives to find what your body needs to nourish itself, we can bring your metabolism back into balance. The thing that sets Metabolic Balance® apart from all other weight loss programs is that it is personalized just for you.

Woman with shoulder length blonde hair and eyes closed sitting in bright light; relating to light therapy for SAD.
, In Mind

Don’t Suffer With SAD, Natural Medicine Can Help!

As the leaves start to fall, so does our mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is a type of depression that is brought on by a change in the seasons. SAD begins around the same time each year. It starts in the fall as the days start getting…
Woman pressing on a trigger point on her back, highlighting massage therapy as a treatment for headache relief.
, In Body

Massage Therapy for Headache Relief

Massage Therapy for Headache Relief Experiencing pain, whether it’s from an injury or a repetitive posture, can be a complicated and frustrating process. Although there are similarities in the expression of pain, every individual’s encounter with pain is unique to them. Massage therapy can be applied using a variety of techniques…
Lush green forest trail with mountains in background and sun peeking through trees, highlighting the benefits of forest bathing and breast cancer
, In Soul

Nature-based therapy: Forest bathing for women with breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second highest cause of female cancer mortality.1 Nature-based therapies (NBT) such as forest bathing (aka forest therapy or FT) shows promising research in its ability to upregulate the immune system in women with breast cancer. While most…
an illustrated molecule of dopamine; highlighting the treatment of winter blues with massage therapy
, In Mind

Ease Winter Blues with Massage Therapy

Have the winter blues followed you into February? Massage therapy may be your solution for winter blues! One of the many effects that massage has on our bodies is stimulating the release of some key neurohormones. What are neurohormones you ask? They are simply hormones that are produced by our…
woman walking in light snow with trees in the background on a grey day; highlighting Seasonal Affective Disorder
, In Mind

Natural Solutions For Seasonal Affective Disorder

The Fall can mean hibernation for many with the dark and dreary days of winter approaching in the Okanagan. The lack of sunlight and colder weather can have a severe impact on our mood. It can leave us feeling tired, depressed, detached and unmotivated. Like everyone, you may notice a…
Woman having stomachache, holding with hot water bottle on pink background; highlighting the symptoms of SIBO
, In Body

Are Bacteria & SIBO Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

Bacteria are found abundantly on our skin and in our digestive tracts. In most instances, this bacteria is beneficial to our health and well-being. However, when a large amount of bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, this can result in a syndrome known as Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO…
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, In Mind

April is Counselling Awareness Month

Spring has arrived! How fitting that a month of flowers blooming, sun re-emerging and birds singing, is the same month celebrating a profession that encourages growth and renewal. The American Counselling Association has appropriately named the month of April Counselling Awareness Month to celebrate this profession and bring awareness to…
fresh stacked veggies closeup at a market; highlighting treating adhd naturally
, In Mind

Can I Have Your Attention, Please? Treating ADHD Naturally

By Dr. Anita Bratt ND Imbalances & supplementing with nutrients It is very difficult for children to learn when they struggle to sit still or pay attention. By taking a whole-body approach to treating ADHD, symptoms can improve. Nutrition is a good place to start to ensure adequate intake of…

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