Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which appears as dry skin with patches that are red and intensely itchy. These patches can become scaly, crusted or hardened. The symptoms can be anywhere from mild, moderate or severe and it mostly depends on what is causing the eczema. In general, individuals will suffer from very dry and sensitive skin. The itch may be so bad that they scratch their skin until it bleeds, which can make the rash even worse, leading to even mor

An allergy is an exaggerated immune response to a normally harmless substance such as: pollens, food, dust and many other substances. For most people these substances pose no problem, but in an allergic individual, the immune system identifies these substances as a threat and produces an inappropriate response. Over 50 million people in North America suffer from allergies. Most commonly they experience: nasal congestion, itchy eyes, sneezing, hives, stuffy or runny nose, and/

Acne is something we have all suffered from at one time or another. If you are unsure of what it is; acne is a chronic skin disease affecting the sebaceous glands. You can generally see it on the face but others will have some on the back and chest areas. What causes acne? When the glands become excessively active due to hormonal or other imbalances; it will cause an over-production of sebum. Sebum is an oily secretion of the sebaceous glands and when there is too much being

This ancient Chinese art has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well being in a natural manner. I use only the best, sterilised needles and by inserting these needles throughout the body, I aid in re-establishing the natural flow of Qi (energy) which in turn will promote healing and pain relief. Many clients ask me, “Are acupuncture results immediate?”, and this is what I tell them: You should never expect acupuncture results t

1 in 10 Canadians will experience depression in their lifetime. It is more likely to affect women and it can be hereditary. It is among the leading causes of disabilities worldwide. There are different types of depression such as Major Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Depression, Postpartum Depression and Bereavement. They are all different but they do have one thing in common, individuals experiencing this condition will all feel emotional and physical pain intermixed with feel

TMJ is a condition that causes extreme pain and discomfort in the joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the medical term for the paired joints connecting the upper and lower jaws. This joint is considered one of the most complex joints in the body. Often, an effective treatment for TMJ disorder can be difficult to achieve, since the condition is related to many different aspects of the mind and body such as mental stress, muscle te