Bay Wellness Centre
555 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC, Canada

Kick Your Sugar Habit Using These Tricks: Start your day with a low sugar breakfast. The less sugar you have in the morning, the more balanced you'll be all day. High protein breakfasts have been shown to reduce sugar cravings Pre-plan your meals, and meal prep to prevent blood sugar dips Dehydration can make you feel hungry, so drink water first! Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water every day When you crave sweets, wait 10 minutes, and change your sur...roundings, go for a walk. Eat an apple first When you crave sweets, turn to these vegetables that have been shown to reduce sugar cravings: sweet potato, beets, squash and carrots Be aware that you can have sugar withdrawal symptoms for 3-5 days and cravings for 1 week. See more

Cortisol and Sugar - When your cravings are coming from your head, not your stomach. - STRESS causes cortisol to flood our body, releasing sugar from the liver, raising blood sugar levels. We know (see last post) that fluctuating blood sugar levels can cause cravings for sugar... so when we're constantly stressed, we may constantly crave sugar. ... - What counts as stress you ask? - Pretty much anything that gets you slightly riled up! Even a memory can cause an increase in cortisol. - Our body is very smart, but it also perceives all stressors the same way. For example, your body reacts the same way chemically to you running into a bear while you're hiking, to a car accident , to a negative memory that is replaying in your mind - So we should look at your stress, and your cortisol levels when trying to kick your sugar craving habits (to make it easier on yourself ) See more

Let's start with the foundations of optimal health and move up to more invasive treatments (rather than beginning with those invasive treatments) for optimal health and longevity!

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Let's talk about alcohol - Drinking alcohol affects your power house! Your cells power house that is, the mitochondria. -... Mitochondria are responsible are responsible for your cells energy AND the production of hormones, like cortisol and progesterone. - There is evidence of increased oxidative stress in the mitochondrial DNA related to alcohol . If this damage isn't adequately repaired, the mitochondrial function will also be impaired, leading to cell damage. And this becomes more evident with age. - Maybe you'e noticed some of these symptoms when you drink alcohol: Poor sleep Puffiness Fatigue Hormonal Blegh - If you chose to occasionally have some alcohol, make sure to support your liver and your mitochondria! See more

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SUGAR Cravings - Many sugar cravings stem from a blood sugar imbalance. - When we eat sugar (say a piece of cake ), the amount of sugar in our blood spikes (this is called your blood sugar ). ... - In response, our body releases insulin to keep the sugar in our blood at a safe level. If your body releases too much insulin, and our blood sugar is lower, we crave foods to replace that sugar in the blood. What a roller coaster - The key to stop this roller coaster is to eat foods that will balance blood sugar. These foods should include proteins and healthy fats - Focus on low glycemic index foods (these are foods that don't spike our blood sugar, but have a nice sustained increase and decrease). These are your whole foods like proteins, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables. - You want to avoid processed food, white flours, and added sugars. - Kick your sugar habit with us. See more

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Happy Friday! - We hope you have great weekend! - Stay safe

Have you ever sprained your ankle? Have you wondered why it takes so long for it to heal? Or why it never quite feels the same or as strong again? - A sprained ankle, means your have stretched or pulled the ligaments holding your ankle together. (The most common ankle sprain is to the anterior talofibular ligament). -... When ligaments are sprained, they can become frayed and have micro-tears, or full tears. - Ligaments take much longer to heal than muscles because ligaments do not have nearly as good of a blood supply as muscles . With poor blood supply, the ligament remains more lax, and your ankle isn't supported. This can cause muscle recruitment from the lower leg, and lead to chronic pain. - One way to treat ankle sprains is with PROLOTHERAPY. - Prolotherapy is an injection therapy using dextrose (a sugar) which causes local inflammation to the area, bringing more blood to the area to enhance healing! - Let us trick your body into healing itself Go back to the days of strong and supported ankles. See more

Let's breathe together, lower stress and increase connectedness - 1. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lay down 2. Breathe normally until you feel settled 3. Breathe in slowly through your nose, allowing your chest and lower belly to rise as you fill your lungs. Let your abdomen expand fully (about 5-6 seconds)... 4. Breathe out slowly through your mouth (or your nose, if that feels more natural) (about 5-6 seconds) 5. Repeat for 3 mins (or longer) - Now as you practice this, you can pair it with a guided meditation, imagery, a prayer or a song that resonates with you. - 3 minutes of heart-centred breathing per day can help you lower stress every day See more

Stressed? Learn How to Manage It! https://baywellnesscentre.com/chronic-stress-manage-it/

This is one of our professors from naturopathic medical school! She is one of the most caring and compassionate individuals that we've had the pleasure of working with. She works in the mental health field, so we can trust that her information is very valuable! Change your brain and get unstuck from anxiety with this easy technique!

I'm looking for 6 #women for a new #menopause treatment program I am starting this month... You must meet the following criteria: 1 - You must have at least two symptoms related to menopause: hot flashes, weight gain, lack of sleep, low energy and/or altered moods... 2 - Getting this problem solved must be a priority for you 3 - You must be able to play nice and follow recommendations 4 - You must be committed and ready to improve your quality of life If you are interested in finding out more, reply back and I'll send you the details.

We always treat based on the 4 Pillars of Health. Discover what they are! https://baywellnesscentre.com/the-four-pillars-of-optimal-/

Did you know that you can use PRP injections for hair growth? - PRP is platelet-rich plasma, which is a part of your own blood. We can inject PRP to stimulate hair growth for men and women. - Typically 4-6 treatments are required for hair growth and we can start to see results after the 1-3 treatments. ... - 604-569-0099; [email protected] See more

Although we primarily see women in our practice - we do treat men! - Men need support for their health as well Are you a man? Are you dealing with: Digestive issues Low energy... Interrupted sleep Low libido Skin rashes, acne - We'd love to help! See more

Getting in the Halloween Spirit at Bay Wellness! - Did you know that your benefits expire Dec 31, 2020? - Set up an appointment with us to use your naturopathic extended benefits! We can direct bill most companies. ... - How do you want to end 2020? See more

Have you tried micro-needling yet? - At Bay Wellness Centre, we're using the Eclipse Micropen for anti-aging services. - We can combine the micropen with PRP or with Hyaluronic acid to improve the overall look of your skin! ... - Reduce fine lines Resolve scarring Improve texture Overall anti-aging - 604-569-0099; [email protected] See more

Are you dealing with body pain? - Did you know that acupuncture is an efficient treatment for body pain? (As well as many other things) - Acupuncture can be locally for pain, as well as a completely protocol for many different conditions.... - IMS (intra-muscular stimulation) is one way that acupuncture needles can be used to help release muscle tension. It causes the muscle to "jump" then fully relax! Think of it like a quick therapeutic massage. - *Also the needles are VERY thin so needle-phobics can usually handle this as a treatment no problem! See more

We're using Xeomin injections for anti-aging at Bay Wellness Centre now! - Xeomin is a neuromodulator that helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. - See results within 2 weeks, lasting 3-4 months (on average)... - Smooth lines, reduce tension headaches - 604-569-0099; [email protected] See more

Protect yourself against joint injuries! https://baywellnesscentre.com/protecting-your-joints-in-su/

Did you know that you can work with us at Bay Wellness Centre to optimize your overall health, feel your best, improve your longevity? - We can work with you to optimize your health, so that you feel your best and look your best. - We want to support you!... - Anti-aging procedures: Micropen Micropen with PRP PRP Facials Wrinkle relaxers - 604-569-0099; [email protected] See more

Did you know that you can improve the definition of your jawline without having to use fillers? - Work with us to slim and define your jawline! - 604-569-0099; [email protected]

Would PRP injections be right for you? https://baywellnesscentre.com/how-can-prp-therapy-help-me/

Happy Thanksgiving - We are so thankful to be able to work with each of you! We are so grateful that we are able to help our patients feel their best and improve their health! - We hope that you're having a great day with your loved ones!

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Smile Enhancement Did you know that you can easily enhance your smile? - Slim your jaw... Enhance your upper lip (without filler) Improve your smile Reduce the look of RBF - Ask us how! - 604-569-0099; [email protected] See more