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Ian Glass – New RMT, Registered Massage Therapist at Backs in Action!

By Backs In Action | March 19, 2014

We would like to introduce Ian Glass, our new Registered Massage Therapist at Backs in Action! Ian Glass is excited …

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Liver Health: What is Milkthistle?

By Backs In Action | March 17, 2014

Herb: Milkthistle What is it?  Milkthistle (Silybum marianum) is a biennial plant that grows native in Europe and can be …

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Tips on Diet and Lifestyle: Taking Care of Your Liver

By Backs In Action | March 12, 2014

Tips on Diet and Lifestyle by Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver – Katie Smith March is the month of St. Patrick’s …

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Demistifying Detox

By Backs In Action | February 11, 2014

This talk will focus on the principles of detoxification, when you should do it, when you should not do it and why. It will also cover simple things you can do to detox every day.

Getting Through Flu Season

By Backs In Action | December 27, 2013

The best way to ‘beat the cold and flu season’ is, prevent getting sick in the first place. To do this, you have to take care of yourself so your body’s immune system can do its’ thing!

Change of Season Soup

By Backs In Action | December 27, 2013

Change of Season Soup This soup is used traditionally at the change of seasons from summer to fall, fall to …

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Feeling under the weather? Try Garlic and Cinnamon Tea

By Backs In Action | December 27, 2013

Garlic and Cinnamon Tea! This is a wonderful tea to sip if you are feeling under the weather. Garlic is a great anti-microbial to help you fight off infection, cinnamon will help to soothe your throat and cayenne will help with chest congestion and get the circulation going. A squeeze of lemon adds some vitamin C and honey also soothes the throat and acts as an anti-microbial as well.

Weekly Recipe- Dessert to Finish the Christmas Meal!

By Backs In Action | December 21, 2013

Finishing the Christmas meal with something light but delicious, Avocado Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse in a Chocolate Cup. This simple but impressive dessert will satisfy all those choco-holicis in the family (and its healthy too!)

Weekly Recipe- Christmas Dinner

By Backs In Action | December 17, 2013

Christmas Dinner- Tired of Turkey? Looking for an alternative for Christmas Dinner? Check out this vegetarian option and fish option.

Cold and Flu Season: Cold Buster Smoothie

By Backs In Action | December 10, 2013

If you’re currently suffering from a cold and you want to get better fast… Here’s an awesome smoothie that will kick that cold and help you cut your sick days down to 0. It’s easy to make fast, healthy simple smoothies part of your daily routine.