Author Archives: staceyayres

Natural Nutritional Consultants – take the holistic approach and deal with the whole person (mind, body and spirit).  They work toward getting to the root cause of the illness or imbalance and help the body to heal itself.  They base … Continue reading →

Ask expert nutritionist Kathy Shackleton how to stay hydrated on the hot days of summer How should you stay hydrated? Sip water often, don’t wait until you are thirsty What is the best liquid to re hydrate? Water, filtered is … Continue reading →

Hypothyroidism – What You Need to Know 25% of the Canadian population have low thyroid function.  The most common cause ofhypothyroidism in Canada is named after Dr. Hashimoto who first described it in 1912. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease … Continue reading →

By: Kathy Shackleton RHN NNCP Nutritionist Candida  (also called Candidiasis, thrush or fungus) What is it? Candida is an overgrowth of yeast within the human body.  It affects women, men, children and babies.  Yeast lives naturally in the intestinal tract … Continue reading →

By: Stacey Ayres What is Visceral Manipulation? Visceral manipulation, particular to my training, stems from Osteopathy. Osteopathy involves knowing all the anatomy of the body, being able to feel it and treat it. The practice of osteopathy looks to find … Continue reading →

Hot Stone Massage has been used for relaxation since ancient times but was finally brought into common practice through the teachings of  an Arizona Massage Therapist named Mary Nelson, in 1993.  Since that time, Massage Therapists have adapted hot stone … Continue reading →

Thermal Imaging May Top Mammograms Here is a very interesting article supporting the advanced technology of thermography. Unlike the mammogram, which emits radiation and increases your chances of breast cancer, thermography is safe and painless. I encourage all women that … Continue reading →