Health Annex
320 1/2 Bloor St. W. Unit 1 M5S 1W5 Toronto, ON, Canada

How often do you go through the day without taking a single sip of water? Or run so busy with work and errands that you forget to eat? Or click away at the keyboard for 7 hours straight, ending the day in wonder about the sore neck, back and wrists? As creatures of habit, it is easy for us to get lost in the daily routines. Bringing yourself back into consciousness will allow you to recognize the little things that can be done to reestablish health. Check in with yoursel...f through the day: How am I feeling? What do I need in this moment? Where am I holding the stress? Give yourself a generous mental ‘THANK YOU’ after every accomplished task. Incorporate balanced and nutritious meals and snacks. Sip on water. Stretch, stretch, stretch! Maintain a healthy curiosity towards others, and towards yourself (like those pesky cravings that won’t leave you alone). #healthannex #torontohealth #alternativemedicine #annextoronto #torontonaturopath #torontomentalhealth #healthandwellness #mindfulness #consciousliving #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #mindovermatter #torontotherapy #torontond #naturalmedicine #inspiration

MEET our newest member: Mariana Orozco, R.TCMP, R.Ac. Mariana is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. She has a special interest in autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders and women's health. With the help of Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and the meridian system, Mariana is able to identify any deep rooted imbalances and treat the body and mind to restore its natural healing capacity. PM to book a complimentary discovery session with Mariana! #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #torontoacupuncture #meridians #painmanagement #autoimmunedisease #chineseherbs #moxa #torontohealth #annex #evidencebased #alternativemedicine

Season’s greetings from the Health Annex group! Here’s to making some time in the midst of the holiday chaos to relax and recharge. Reflect on the passed year and give yourself some credit for everything you’ve accomplished this year: for maintaining a few healthy habits, for committing to yourself and your goals, and for remembering to reach out in time of need! #herestoyourhealth #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happynewyear2020 #healthannex #healthcare #selfcare #naturopathicmedicine #psychotherapy #psychology #massagetherapy #reikihealing

MEET: Liam Maund, RMT. Liam is a Registered Massage Therapist, specializing in rehabilitation therapy, pre- and post-natal massage, and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. His brilliant technique combines Swedish massage with myo-fascial release, leaving you relaxed, revitalized and renewed after each and every session. Enthusiastic, encouraging and always insightful - Liam is the top choice for your next full body massage. @liamnation #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #massagetoronto #wholebodyrelaxation #bodyandmind #integrativemedicine #healingjourney #swedishmassage #deeptissuemassage #myofascialrelease #painrelief #stressrelief #postnatalmassage #scartissuerelease #sportsmassage #prenatalmassage #pregnancymassage #surgicalrehab #neuromusculartherapy #wellnessclinic #healthannex #healthcare #torontohealth #holisticmedicine

Ever feel like you’re on the verge of mental collapse? Because I surely do! From managing simple daily tasks like meal prep, clean-up and making the bed, to overbooking my weekly calendar with appointments, meetings, catching up with friends, dinners with family. Gym? Not today. Coffee instead, maybe 2... 3? Grabbing fast food just to survive the minute. We’ve all been there. The struggle is real and it is not a surprise to realize that you’re stressed. There is only so mu...ch external input our brain can handle. Over stimulation can lead to symptoms of anxiety - muscle tension, increased heart rate, shallow breathing, agitation and insomnia - your body’s innate voice crying out to stop, to relax, take in a deep breath, and remain calm while you simplify your life . Limit the exposure to external stimuli by putting away that phone. Remember, just because you technically are able to fit something in your schedule it doesn’t mean that it is psychologically optimal. Take a moment to relax at work. Make a reflective pause once you’ve accomplished a task. Give your brain a chance to recover before moving on with the next point on that to-do list. At the end of the day ask yourself: 1. What is it that I’m worried or concerned about? 2. How does it affect me - both physically and mentally? 3. Is there a different approach to the situation? 4. What did I learn from this experience? #selfcare #optimalhealth #rest #mentalhealth #healthylifestyle #naturopathicmedicine #psychotherapy #massagetherapist #destress #detox #livelonger #livehappier #clinic #healthandwellness #alternativemedicine #functionalmedicine