Acupuncture for Birth Preparation Vancouver

Acupuncture has been used traditionally to help provide physical and emotional support leading up to labour and birth for thousands of years. Acupuncture can increase your sense of satisfaction with the birthing experience and enhance your overall well being after birth. Acupuncture can encourage optimal birth presentation by turning posterior or breech presentation, reduce cesarean
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How to find a 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health service provider

It’s been a while since I’ve dated (my wife and I celebrated 16 years of marriage in August), but I still remember the horrors – and yes, it was online even back then.  Search through dozens upon dozens (hundreds?) of profiles to try to find one that looks like it might match what you want,
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place each year on June 21st, and is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity, history, resilience, and culture of Indigenous Peoples. Over 1.8 million people in Canada identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, each with unique traditions, cultures, and languages spoken. June 21st is also the Summer Solstice, the
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MHCC & Series – Arthritis Society Canada

Welcome to the first story in the MHCC & series, designed to get to know our Health Partners membership, and learn about where our realities intersect, and how best to support each other. To mark Arthritis Awareness Month, observed every September, the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Debra Yearwood, sat
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Cupping Therapy for Pain | Ananta Wellness

You might have heard of Cupping therapy as it has become more popular in recent years especially during the 2016 Summer Olympics, when swimmer Michael Phelps competed with cupping bruises covering his back. However, cupping is not new! Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine dating back to 1,550 B.C in ancient Egypt.
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Your Acupuncture Myths Answered | Ananta Wellness

Acupuncture only works for pain relief: It’s true that Acupuncture works great for pain relief because it can help your body secrete more endorphins (natural painkillers) to target problematic areas. However, Acupuncture is also known to regulate hormones for fertility concerns. Help secrete melatonin in your body to help with insomnia. It can also help
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