Healthy communication is like personal hygiene. It requires on-going effort, even during the times where we really do not feel like doing it. Social interaction with others is part of the reason why our cerebral cortex has grown in
What does stress have to do with incontinence?
As a pelvic floor physiotherapist we provide a service that looks quite different from regular physiotherapy. In order for us to properly treat a pelvic floor issue we need to assess and treat the entire person, which includes screen for
4 Key Nutrients to Reduce Painful Periods
If you experience cramping during your period you are not alone! Did you know that over half of menstruating woman have painful periods? Pain is normally experienced just prior or during the first two days of the menstrual cycle. Typically,
Do we have pain nerves?
There continues to be mis-conceptions about pain and whether or not the body has pain receptors and nerves so I wanted to go back and describe a bit of history and what we currently know and understand about pain. There
Top 5 Immune-Boosting Nutrients for Winter 2019
By: Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND, MEnvSc Now that we are in the thick of cold and ‘flu season, many patients ask how to fight viruses naturally. Supporting the immune system with nutrients from food, the right blend of vitamins, and
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction for Women
This blog is a follow up to last month’s blog about sexual dysfunction in women, except that I want to focus on how you can improve your sex life with physiotherapy. Sexual pain can be caused by a number of
The Heaviness That Exists During and After the Holiday Season
As the holiday season comes and goes, it is important to remember that it is not a happy and idealized time for everyone. Often, the holiday season marks the trenches within our existence and sparks memories of what we have
Sexual Dysfunction in Women
The purpose of this blog is to highlight what women might experience after giving birth and entering menopause. These are two major life changes for women and not enough information about the impacts of these changes on sexual function. What
Is it the ‘winter blues’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder?
… Is it the ‘winter blues’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder? As we approach winter and the winter solstice, people may experience the “winter blues”. This expression generally describes a sense of lower activity levels and a mild disorientation about
As adults do we play enough?
There is a great quote by Carl Jung, famous psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, “The small boy is still around and possesses a creative life which I lack. But how can I make my way to it” (1). In the hustle