Head to Toe Health Centre
71 Oxford Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1P2
416 203 6500
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Who looks outward dreams; who looks inward, wakes.
Summer is here and that means more outdoor sports, gardening and longer days in the sun. Not only does this lead to a lot of fun, but it also comes with a greater risk for injury and illness. Below are 4 important remedies to help with common summertime complaints:
ReadSummer is here in full force! Although it is a beautiful time of year, unbearable heat can wear us down. Here are a few foods considered to be cooling in nature and therefore a good way to stay cool in the summer.
ReadRuth first came to the Head to Toe Health Centre several years ago with numerous concerns in hand. Weight had always been a struggle for Ruth, as her weight fluctuated between 290 and 320 pounds. She had great difficulty with heat rashes and the heartburn she experienced led to frequent use of Tums.
ReadMost of us have experienced the pleasure of massage therapy at some time in our lives and so understand just how relaxing and rejuvenating a massage can feel. However, as we start to examine the physiological and psychological impact of massage therapy on our bodies, we begin to understand its profound therapeutic effect.
ReadIt has been estimated that the Ginkgo tree has existed for more than 200 million years, making it the oldest known tree species on earth.
ReadHawthorn is a thorny deciduous tree, native to Europe. While the flowers, leaves, and even the bark have been used medicinally, the bright red berries are the part most commonly used. In Ancient Britain, the hard wood of hawthorn and the berries were thought to have magical powers.
ReadSeveral clinical studies have confirmed that guggulipid (a sap produced by the mukul myrrh shrub) has an ability to lower both cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
ReadThough we have been focusing on heart health throughout the past month, atherosclerosis can occur anywhere in the body and will cause distinct symptoms depending on where in the body it develops.
ReadPlaque is the name given to a composition of cholesterol and fatty acids, immune cells, calcium, blood platelets, and various types of connective tissue. Once initiated, plaque continues to grow until eventually it blocks the flow of blood within the artery.
ReadBy combining asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing), yoga provides the perfect opportunity to increase our physical fitness while moderating stress levels and improving emotional health.
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