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Reducing Arthritic Pain in the Hand and Wrist
lavallee September 8, 2017 Massage, UncategorizedAs a massage therapist, I work daily with clients that suffer from chronic pain associated with arthritis. Particularly troublesome is arthritis in the hands and wrists, as it is not only painful, but limits one's ability to do the activities of daily life like opening doors, writing and picking up kids and grandkids. It is important to understand that although arthritis is a degenerative condition.
Ending Isolation and Loneliness
Ali-John Chaudhary September 5, 2017 Uncategorized, WellnessAccording to the World Suicide Prevention Day website, 800 000 people end their lives through suicide, but it is thought that as many as 25 times that number have attempted in doing so. Isolation plays a large role with regards to this.
O Canada was Composed by a Lavallee
Shauna Perry June 30, 2017 TeamOur national anthem was composed by a man named Calixa Lavallee in the year 1880 in honor of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. My grandfather always told us that Calixa was a distant relative of ours and that we should be proud of our musical roots and the role our family played in shaping the history of our country.
Men Can Ask For Help Too
Ali-John Chaudhary June 5, 2017 Team, WellnessAs men, we are taught early on to be providers. We sacrifice a lot to make sure our loved ones are well taken care of. And that can mean putting our own personal stuff on the back burner. And yet, like anything else, it can creep back into our lives if we don't do something about it. But what if that problem isn't something others can see?
Helping Youth Cope With Mental Illness
lavallee May 5, 2017 Massage, Nutrition, WellnessMay 7, 2017 is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, and this year we’re challenging you to connect with youth in our community. Currently 15% of Canadian youth are facing mental health challenges. That number significantly increases when we look at how this crisis impacts the family unit and in turn our community.
