July 2010

Clinic Tip of the Month: Rejuvenating Massage Therapy

Massage therapy treatments can:

Many health issues can benefit from massage therapy due to the manipulation of soft tissue, which affects all of our body's systems; in particular, the muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, immune and nervous systems. The soft tissues include muscle, skin, tendons and fascia, ligaments and joints. These hold the bones of the body together and create movement at the joints.

Overall stress levels can be managed safely and effectively with massage therapy. Stress upsets the delicate balance of our bodies' functions and massage helps normalize them. Massage therapy also relieves pain, relaxes stiff muscles and smoothes out muscle knots by increasing the blood supply to the affected area. It can also help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and calm fatigued muscles. Massage therapy is an effective way to create a sense of relaxation and overall well being.

HST and our services:

Massage therapy and Naturopathic Medicine fees will be affected by HST beginning
July 1, 2010.

The new RMT fees are as follows:

90 minutes: $130
75 minutes: $113
60 minutes: $92
45 minutes: $70
30 minutes: $49

Naturopathic Tip of the Month: Toxic Fish

With so much information out there about the dangers of heavy metals in fish, it's hard to know what type and how much fish to consume. Summer is a great time to enjoy the health benefits of fish – most are grill-able, they provide protein and omega 3 fatty acids and are a great way to vary up our diets. Check out the list below for a few of the healthiest and not- so-healthy options to choose from.

Safe to eat (low in mercury) = canned/wild pacific/sockeye salmon, anchovies, sardines, arctic char, atlantic mackerel, herring, canned light yellowfin tuna and rainbow trout – safe to consume 1-2x per week

Avoid or rarely consume (due to higher mercury and PCB levels) = tuna steak, pickerel (pike, sauger, walleye, yellow and zander), marlin and escolar – should not be consumed more than 1x per month

Visit a Naturopathic Doctor to find out more about heavy metals, fish and the healthiest food options for you and your family.

Reiki Tip of the Month: Allowing Yourself to Relax

Are you having difficulty relaxing? Is your mind overwhelmed with so many thoughts, that you simply can't find the time to relax?

In today's fast-paced, app friendly environment you are not alone. Most of us find that even when we are trying to relax, our mind is still running all over the place with possibilities that leave our bodies feeling tense and fidgety.

Our inability to relax body and mind, is a result of never taking the time to restore our energetic reservoir.

What we require is balance. Activity followed by inactivity, and vice versa. We can't be firing on all cylinders all the time. We need the time to reflect calmly and quietly. Our cell phones follow this principle, its time we do as well.

Relieving the body of habitual tension and discomfort, requires that we first relax the mind. A soft relaxed body is only achieved through a calm, quiet mind.

Reiki treatments are ideal for those looking to bring balance back to the mind and body. Promoting effective circulation will leave you feeling recharged, relaxed and calmly present.

Since I am still fairly new to King West Chiropractic, I am offering FREE introductory treatments to first time customers.

To book an appointment, or for more information click www.qibelly.com

Thank you, Paul Lara

Clinic Holiday Schedule

* KWC will be open Friday July 2, 2010.

Dr. Cynthia Chan will be away from July 5-9 inclusive. Dr. Bui will be covering for Dr. Chan.

Jenn Russell, RMT, will be away July 26 to August 3 inclusive. Lucy Tumolo will be covering part days for Jenn Russell

Thank You:

Thank you to the following patients who referred to King West Chiropractic during the month of June. We appreciate your ongoing trust and support.
 

Contact Us

To learn more about our health-care services, staff and location please visit www.kingwestchiropractic.com

King West Chiropractic Health Centre respects your privacy.  To review our Privacy Policy, click here.