Whole Body Health and Wellness
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A great reminder that during these challenging times, it is important to take a step back, reflect and let go of what you cannot control. #LetItGo #bekindtooneanother

We love it when natural therapies such as acupuncture are shown in medical research to help reduce pain and need for pharmaceuticals post surgery! Our acupuncturist, Hong is supporting clients in office. Book in your appointment with him today by calling 604-479-0777. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com//acupuncture-before-surge

We have all had the occasional headache but some are unfortunately plagued with regular, weekly and sometimes even daily occurrences. Here are some all natural tea options to help minimize the impact that headaches can have on our daily lives.

Today is World Spine Day! Don't neglect your spine! By following the tips below and seeing your chiropractor regularly will help ensure you maintain your spinal health! Looking for a great chiropractor in the Maple Ridge area? Our Dr. Murphy is accepting new patients! Call 604-479-0777 to book.

It's the time of year that everything becomes about pumpkin spice, but what health benefits do you get from adding pumpkin to your diet? Well, lots actually...except maybe not in lattes ;)

Autumn weather is now upon us and with the pandemic still in full swing, we will likely be spending more time indoors this Fall and Winter. This can be challenging especially for those who prefer the outdoors and miss the sunshine. Being aware of your mental health and planning indoor activities that are fun for the whole family and/or focus on self care is important to ensure that you are making your overall wellness, and that of your family, a priority. A great way to achieve this is by creating a personal bucket list or finding a great option to use online!

The negative effects that some sunscreens can have on our bodies and the environment has definitely seem more attention in health posts lately. What is all this controversy about? Well. here is a really great article by Alive that lays it all out for you. https://www.alive.com/lifestyle/is-sunscreen-worth-it/

With this beautiful weather upon us, make sure you set some time aside to get outside and get your fill of Vitamin D! Our immune systems need that healthy boost, especially in times of COVID, but make sure you do it in short intervals so that you dont burn! #immunesystem #VitaminD3 #stayhealthy

Diets. This is a word that strikes fear in many and can become almost an obsession with others. In a society that praises those who are slim and fit, it is not surprising that new diets promising quick weight loss with minimal effort receive much attention. However, "fad" diets are not normally adopted long term, and will often complicate your health and weight loss efforts. Lifestyle "diets" however such as the Mediterranean diet, promote long term healthy eating and can truly have a profound affect on your overall health. This lifestyle change can often pave the way to weight loss and other health benefits as the multitude of research into the area suggests. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//200217192025.htm

Lately, we have all had more time to spend on hobbies such as growing our herb gardens, but now that its time to harvest, what are the best uses? #herbgarden #healthyeating #bestpractices

Yoga lovers...we have our Dr. Murphy doing one of your favorite poses here! Cobra pose is a great stretch for strengthening the spine and stimulating the abdominal muscles and organs. How to do: Lay flat on your stomach. Then lift your upper body and rest on your elbows, leaving your pelvis on the ground. Your low back should be arched backwards. Hold 30 seconds and repeat for 2-3 sets. Progress to doing it on your hands rather than elbows once possible. There should be minimal to no pain.

Re-Opening Announcement Tuesday, May 19th! After the Provincial Governments Phase Two announcement, our team has been working hard to develop new protocols and policies to ensure that when you have an appointment with us, you will be provided with a safe, professional, and welcoming environment. We are thrilled to announce that the centre will be re-opening on Tuesday, May 19th. Although we intend to have our full list of services available to you as soon as possible, som...e practitioners may, for personal reasons, decide not to return to in-office work until a later date. As a result, we will contact you directly if your appointment will be need to be rescheduled after the 19th. As we move into this next phase, we ask that you be patient with us over the coming weeks, as we take the responsibility of keeping you safe and maintaining the strict guidelines as set out by the Provincial Government and WorkSafe BC very seriously. In order to ensure that these guidelines are met, we will require you to fill out our COVID-19 questionnaire and consent form before each treatment. One will be provided to you upon arrival at the centre. Your practitioner may also be required to contact you before your appointment as per the requirements set out by their Associations. Also, to maintain social distancing, we ask that you do not bring additional guests with you to your appointment. Our front desk will be available Saturday, May 16th from 9:00-2:00 p.m. to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us at 604-479-0777 during those office hours. We also want to thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support and loyalty over the past few months. Your words of encouragement have not been lost on us and we look forward to serving you again very soon. Sincerely, Kirsten Janz and The Whole Body Health and Wellness Team

With everything we are experiencing right now, getting a full nights sleep may be a bit challenging. Here are some great natural remedies to help you get some much need zzzs...

A little food for thought during these unprecedented times. Recognizing that no matter how hard you try, you cannot control the circumstances may help you find some peace in this journey. What else has been helpful to you? #mentalhealthawareness #copingmechanisms #weareallinthistogether

For all you runners, make sure you are doing the quad stretch before you hit the pavement! It will help to increase flexibility and improve performance. Here is our Chiropractor, Dr. Murphy demonstrating. Instructions: Grab you ankle from behind. Try to point your knee at the ground as best you can while standing tall. Hold 30 seconds. Do 2 sets. There should be minimal or no pain.

Lets work together to keep your immune system high and respiratory system supported! You can choose to supplement with zinc or consume the following foods which are high in this beneficial mineral: chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, cashews, spinach, mushrooms, and meats such as beef, chicken or lamb.

Even with the stay at home requirement, keeping up with your practitioner prescribed stretches and exercises is so important. Here is our Chiropractor, Dr. Murphy, showing you how to complete the windshield wiper exercise. This exercise is helpful in restoring normal range of motion and motor control to the hip joint. It also develops lower abdominal strength to stabilize the pelvis during leg movements. How to complete the windshield wiper exercise: Lay on a flat surface wit...h knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Let your knees fall side to side in a pain free range of motion at an easy pace. There should be no pain and it should be controlled. If you experience pain, try to go less broad with the range of motion. If you cannot do this without pain; avoid for now. Try 30 reps side-to-side. Do 2-3 sets daily. #chiropractor #exercises #streches #movement #wellnesscentre #mapleridge #health #wellness

**Weekly Nutrition Session Giveaway** Nutrition is a key component to maintaining overall health. However, we often get caught up in our busy lives and forget to take care of the most important aspect, our bodies. Since many of us have been forced to spend more time indoors and finances may be tight, I have decided to support the community where I can. For the duration of the stay at home order in BC, I am offering the chance to win a complimentary 60 minute nutrition sessi...on by phone with me each week! If you are chosen, we can talk about your overall health goals, nutrition concerns or just chat about general nutrition preparedness for those of you with a limited pantry trying to plan healthy meals for the family during this crisis. To Enter: 1) Type "Im In" in the comments below and tag any friends or family members you feel would benefit from this. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I will contact you directly. Contest Rules: Please note that winners must be able to book in to my online schedule where appointments are available. This appointment must take place within 1 week of notification and is only offered by phone or skype. This giveaway is also only being offered to those who reside in Canada. Here is the online booking link to my schedule: https://wholebody.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1 If you are not one of the lucky winners, but would like some nutritional advice, you can still book in! Good luck everyone! Stay safe and be kind to one another. "Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give" - Unknown Kirsten Janz, Clinic Owner and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. www.wholebodynutrition.ca #giveaway #nutrition #coronavirus #community #mapleridge #britishcolumbia #health #wellness #bekind #weareallinthistogether

Today we made the very difficult decision to close our doors for two weeks to join the fight in flattening the curve on the coronavirus epidemic. This threat is real and although it hasnt gotten that bad here in BC yet, it is here. You only need to look at the trends elsewhere to see how it can progress if we dont take the necessary measures now. Thank you for all your continued support! Now is the time to look after your families and the community so stay home to stay safe. #weareallinthistogether

Great post by Brene Brown, professor, author and motivational speaker, on her views surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic and how we should choose to move forward collectively, working together, rather than on our own. Surviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and thats tougher than we think - especially when were afraid. Fear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused. This global pandemic is a real case of getting sick together or staying well toge...ther. Our choices affect everyone around us. There is no such thing as individual risk or individual wellness. This is the ultimate reminder that we are inextricably connected to each other. Turning away from collective action right now - as tempting as it is - will only generate more pain. Owning and embracing our global interconnectedness (from a safe distance) and thinking about others as we make choices is, ironically, our only path to safety for ourselves and the people we love. We can all get really **** really fast when were afraid. I get it. Im using deep breaths along with my personal mantra: Try to be scared without being scary. Feel free to borrow both - they can help. Its also really normal for everyone to be on our nerves: The people who arent following the rules, the 10-second hand washers, etc. I get that too. TRUST ME. But, like it or not, we just cant give up on people. Were all we have. Stay awkward, brave, and kind. Love each other. Spread calm.

Staying healthy this season is a top priority for many of us. One of the key ways to keep our immune systems strong is to ensure that we are taking care of our bodies and prioritizing our overall health. Here are some great natural suggestions on how to achieve this.

Glutathione has received a lot of attention recently in the natural health world, but does anyone really know what it is? Glutathione is actually a natural antioxidant produced by our livers that helps to combat oxidative stress in our bodies. It aids in combating free radicals, essentially making us healthier overall. Although the liver can make it for us, we can also consume foods that are high in glutathione such as watermelon, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, spinach, cabbage and kale. Natural glutathione production decreases with age which is why it is so important we supplement or consume the foods high in this essential antioxidant on a regular basis.

We get asked a lot about what reflexology is and the benefits it can bring. Reflexology shares principles similar to that of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the best way to describe it is a deep pressure massage to areas on the foot, hand or face that encourages your organs and body systems to heal. It really is an amazing therapy and one in which you need to experience for yourself. It has received so much attention and support that some extended medical plans are now covering this therapy too! Our reflexologist, Matilda Nilsson, really is a "foot whisperer" but dont take my word for it, book in and experience the benefits yourself! #reflexology

Happy New Year!.... and with that often comes resolutions. Although I am not a big proponent of New Years resolutions, I do think it is a great yearly reminder to prioritize your health and wellness. What is one way you can do that? Start every morning off with a glass of warm lemon water!

Merry Christmas from the Whole Body Health and Wellness Team! We wish you all the love and laughter that the season brings, and look forward to supporting you in health in the New Year!

Its that time of year that we are all craving warming foods, but why is that? Does it have any health implications? Why yes it does! Warming foods help to encourage digestion and help us to better absorb nutrients from the foods we eat. Click below for some great warming food items that also have great benefits to your overall health. https://www.onegreenplanet.org//warm-foods-and-drinks-tha/

We are raffling off a gift basket worth over $850 worth of gifts and in house services. Each visit in December with us you will get a draw ticket but you can also purchase more at a $1 each. All donations will go to the Empty Stocking Fund and the clinic will also be matching donations! #EmptyStockingFund #wellnesscentre #mapleridge #merrychristmas #thankyouforyoursupport

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb often used for sleep issues and stress/anxiety, but the new research is now showing that this adaptogen can also be very supportive for men who have low testosterone and DHEA (see research study below). Adaptogen herbs have been toted as the most powerful of the herbs as it is believed that they "adapt" to each individual bodies needs. This assumption seems to be continually supported as the research is conducted on its various uses. It really is amazing what herbs can do! http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/ashwagandha-shown-to-/

#lestweforget #thankyouforyourservice

One of the simplest health routines to adopt in order to improve your health is to add ground flaxseed to your daily diet. Ground flaxseed is one of the only plant based omega 3 sources and contains a high amount of lignans which are believed to be helpful in fighting cancers (especially those that are hormonally based). Add to breakfast foods, shakes, and all baking when you can!

Have you ever heard of ear seeding? If you are a little leary of needles but have always wanted to try acupuncture then this treatment is for you. Click below to read a great article by Mind, Body, Green on its use and benefits. Now that you are looking for a place to try out this therapy... come see us! Our acupuncturist and TCM practitioner offers this treatment for only $40! https://www.mindbodygreen.com//ear-seeds-4-benefits-for-th

So much to be thankful for! Wishing you and yours the very best this Thanksgiving weekend! #thanksgivingquotestoliveby #wellness #family #love #laughter

Intermittent fasting has definitely had its share of the limelight lately in terms of favorite diet practices. However, everyone seems to adopt different principles with how they follow it. My suggestion is to stick to the 16:8 fasting period as the research is showing that anything above a 16 hour fast isnt really making a difference in your overall health. Since everyones experiences are different, please feel free to share your experiences with intermittent fasting with us! Wed love to hear them!

Ok so when we all think about something we would love to have more of, money often comes to mind. But does money really buy happiness? According to the research, regular exercise can actually do a better job of keeping you happier overall...wanna know what the research showed? Follow the link below... https://www.businessinsider.com/exercise-makes-you-happier-

Ever wondered who is healthier in general, men or women? Although it is difficult to definitively say that one sex is healthier than the other, there are some areas where women are healthier and vice versa. Great read by Alive magazine if you are interested in improving your knowledge in this area...or if you just want to give yourself kudos for being part of the healthier sex ;) #alivemagazine #battleofthesexes https://www.alive.com/health/battle-of-the-sexes/

Come in for a visit! We are open from 9-8 p.m. today. Chat with us about how we can improve your overall health. We offer over 20 different alternative therapies for all your wellness needs :) #wellnesscentre #alternativehealth #mapleridge #mapleridgebc #chiropractic #massagetherapy #acupuncture #nutrition #reiki #cuppingtherapy #earseeding #TCM #bodytalk #clinicalcounselling #orthotics #infraredsauna #naturopathy #reflexology #lymphaticdrainagemassage

Garlic has a multitude of individual health benefits, but the research is now showing that frequent consumption can have a significant impact on improving your mortality rate. Quick conclusion: Use garlic in any recipe you can! http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/garlic-consumption-as/

Sometimes I am at a loss for which apples to choose at the grocery store as they all look delicious, especially at this time of the year. So here is a little pic to help increase your apple awareness! Did you also know that apples are high in antioxidants, flavinoids and fiber? They also contain pectin which is a sort of prebiotic that helps to feed the healthy bacteria in your gut!

Portion control and balancing a plate are so important to any goal of weight loss. Your plate should always be half full of vegetables with the other quarter portions being protein and a starch. The image below shows why this balance is so important and how we can get off track so easily too.

Taking time to plank everyday can really make a difference to your overall fitness levels. It can improve core strength, decrease risk of spinal injury and improve posture, balance and flexibility to name a few! If you find planking daunting just start out with 10 seconds, then move up 10 seconds each week. Before you know it youll be holding a plank for a full 60 seconds!

So proud to be Canadian! We are a truly kind hearted, loving people whose kindness and compassion traverses across all cultures. Happy Canada Day!

Collagen has been in the spotlight lately but does it really work? Well the natural research is proving it to be a worthy tool in maintaining a youthful appearance among other benefits such as improving arthritic symptoms and soft tissue damage. Click on link below to read one of the more recent research articles on collagen. http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/collagen-hydrolysates/

Happy Friday Everyone! Something to ponder over this weekend....stay healthy!