Health Momentum

02/14/2025

It's Valentine's Day today, so practice some self love and self care and read my latest blog on the subject:

Valentines, as far as I'm concerned, is a strictly commercial holiday. We get inundated with commercials saying, "If you really love her, get her this!" Usually some tacky piece of jewelry, or overpriced flowers, or whatever. There's no commercials for power tools, books or really anything else. Val...

07/06/2024

New Faces at Health Momentum! -

06/07/2024

I just updated the muffin recipe in my blog post about the health benefits of fiber to be even tastier. Check it out!

Fiber is a kind of carbohydrate that the body can't digest. Although most carbohydrates are broken down into sugars...

04/27/2023

https://www.alive.com/health/8-reasons-you-should-see-a-naturopathic-doctor/

Interested in a form of healthcare that focuses on your individual needs? Here are the top reasons to book an appointment with a naturopathic doctor.

11/27/2022

Osteopathy is an effective form of manual therapy aimed at restoring balance throughout the body. It is used to encourage the body’s capacity to self-heal and self-regulate through gentle mobilizations of joints and soft tissues.

The aim of an osteopathic practitioner is to assess your structure, finding asymmetries and dysfunction. The goal then is to realign your structure and restore proper body mechanics, nerve impulses, and circulation of blood and lymph.

Being in better alignment can lead to a reduction in symptoms such as reduced pain, increased energy levels, better-quality sleep, and an overall improvement in health and vitality.

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08/04/2022

There seems to be a lot of confusion about protein in the media; required daily amounts, sources, vegetarian and vegan options. Some cultures eat a lot of protein, others not so much. So how do you know what's right? Let's look at a couple of facts first about what protein is and what it does in the...

04/19/2022

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant that originated in southeast Asia and has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. It's spicy, pungent taste and aroma are what makes ginger ale, ginger tea and gingerbread cookies so yummy. It is part of the Zingiberaceae family,....

02/18/2022

Having occasional anxiety is a normal part of life; it's your body's natural response to stress. Giving a speech, going to a job interview, the first day of school can cause most people to feel fearful or nervous. However, if your feelings of anxiety are intense or extreme, are persistent and interf...

02/16/2022

Final Days to SAVE on your Massage or Osteopathic Treatment! -

01/15/2022

At Health Momentum, your health and wellness are our ongoing priority.
All the practitioners and staff at Health Momentum are fully vaccinated and offer caring, supportive and non-judgemental health care to anyone in our community.
During these difficult times, we continue to offer not only in-person but virtual appointments as well. Phone, email, or online bookings are available at www.healthmomentum.ca.

01/14/2022

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Katherine, RMT. She is passionate about helping people with their personal wellness and decreasing pain by using manual therapy
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Fascia and scar tissue release
Seniors
Relaxation
Fibromyalgia
Chronic overuse injuries
Insomnia/Anxiety related to stress
Book with Katherine today: https://healthmomentum.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/21

01/08/2022

Massage helps to decrease a stress hormone called cortisol. Decreased cortisol levels mean that the body's immune system and overall inflammation are improved. An enhancement in the immune system and inflammatory response optimizes healing at every level of the mind and body.
Book with one of our new Registered Massage Therapists Today!
https://healthmomentum.ca/message-therapy/