Entries by Carmen Scott

Physiotherapy Can Help Your Back Pain

According to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, four out of five Canadians experience at least one episode of low back pain at some point in their life. Physiotherapists focus on exercise, mechanics and posture, through customized treatments that work to increase your flexibility, strength, and endurance. Physiotherapists are effective in  helping to reduce acute and chronic […]

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How To Have A Better Nights Sleep

Sleep plays an important role in your physical and mental health, so keeping a consist sleep schedule is important to your body’s circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms can influence sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and other important bodily functions.  Even a few hours difference or delay from your regular bed time once or twice a week can  […]

Dehydration – How Much Water Should I Drink?

The answer to this question is not simple. Your water needs depend on factors, such as overall health, size and weight, activity level, time of year and where you live. Your body depends on water, and water accounts for about 60 percent of your body’s weight. Water is necessary for carrying nutrients to your cells, […]

A New Type of Goal for 2016

It’s that time off year again, time to set goals for the new year.  This year why not try setting a new type of goal; a creative goal. Set a goal on something that you already know how to do. Let’s choose running as your goal.  You can set a goal to complete the task […]

Acupuncturist Opportunity in Victoria BC

Diversified Health is actively recruiting to add an additional part time Acupuncturist to join our multi-disciplinary team. This opening is for Wednesdays and Sundays. The successful candidate must be proficient with time management, and comfortable working in a collaborative and professional work environment. Our multi-disciplinary clinic is located in the heart of downtown Victoria, in the […]

Are you running on October 11th?

The biggest running event of the year in Victoria BC is just around the corner: the annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The marathon weekend features four different races: the Marathon, the Half Marathon, 8K Road Race, and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run. The race weekend also includes a Victoria Marathon Race Expo. The Expo is […]