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15 Dec

The Importance of Wellness Routines

The Importance of Wellness Routines Moving into the end of the year, most of us are throwing our wellness routines to the wayside as we take on more social obligations. We’re pulled out of our day-to-day routines, and we begin to feel more wear and tear on the body; aches and pains in our joints, […]

17 Oct

Computer Fatigue, Neck Pain, Headaches & What To Do About It

Computer Fatigue, Neck Pain, Headaches: How to treat As we are encountering more time at our desk, tension builds up in our body. As a result, we are unknowingly creating structural and functional imbalances in the body. What starts off as mild neck pain can quickly become chronic if left untreated. Longstanding pain can progressively […]

8 Sep

What to Expect at Your First Signature Facial

What to Expect at Your First Signature Facial If you’re looking for a holistic wellness skincare routine that combines herbalism and naturopathic medicine to offer deeper beauty, West Health Spa is the place to visit for your next facial. Maybe you’ve never had a facial before and you’re unsure what a treatment looks like. […]

31 May

HPA Axis and Adrenal Fatigue

How is stress affecting your health? As a Functional Medicine doctor, I see stress taking a toll on the three body systems including (and not limited to) the neuroendocrine system (adrenal glands), gastrointestinal system, and the detoxification system (including the liver). Stress is a major trigger for autoimmune diseases creating a flare up in […]