Do you have wrist pain during your pregnancy?

2017-08-28T04:02:19+00:00

by Jodie Isle | Merakai Massage   With the increased fluid and changes to your body posture most women experience new aches and pains during pregnancy.  Some women will develop pain in their wrist(s), which may radiate down to their thumb/fingers and be accompanied by numbness, or pins and needles.  If you are experiencing this [...]

Do you have wrist pain during your pregnancy?2017-08-28T04:02:19+00:00

Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!

2017-07-31T22:45:51+00:00

by Leia Mulroy | Clinical Nutritionist Have you ever wondered why so many practitioners recommend Magnesium? Magnesium is involved in 354 enzyme and chemical reactions in the human body. With 35% of the body’s total Magnesium stores are found in the muscle and 50% in the bone. No wonder its called the miracle mineral! Where [...]

Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!2017-07-31T22:45:51+00:00

The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!

2017-06-30T23:56:29+00:00

by Mindy Duncan | Naturopath Now that we will no longer have to make 'body creams' with our beloved hemp seeds and can finally talk freely about the benefits of consuming this delicious seed it’s important we discuss the many, and there are many, benefits of this whole-food nutrient rich food source.   Just to [...]

The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!2017-06-30T23:56:29+00:00

Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

2017-06-25T04:39:11+00:00

by Jodie Isles | Remedial Massage Therapist ....I’m going to call it pregnancy triple P   So many women say: "My hips and pelvis feel like they are “falling apart”, my hips just ache all the time or at night, when I walk my pelvis feels unstable and sore, and/or I have pain in the [...]

Pregnancy Pelvic Pain2017-06-25T04:39:11+00:00

Vive Health – Nutritionist – Leia Mulroy

2017-06-02T03:43:36+00:00

Leia Mulroy | www.poppyandpistachios.com   Qualification: BHSc Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)   Professional Interests: Food and Environmental Intolerances and Allergies Digestive and Gastro-Intestinal Health SIBO & FODMAP Treatment Plans Children's Nutrition Immune Disorders Skin Conditions Detox & Weight Loss Plans   Leia is a practicing Clinical Nutritionist who has a strong passion for Digestive and [...]

Vive Health – Nutritionist – Leia Mulroy2017-06-02T03:43:36+00:00

Let's Talk About Flax

2017-05-29T01:20:44+00:00

                                                       by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath) Flax Meal, Golden Flax, Brown Flax   Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has been consumed since 3000BC!! The phytonutrients in [...]

Let's Talk About Flax2017-05-29T01:20:44+00:00

What’s the deal with Prebiotics?

2022-06-04T04:00:54+00:00

Probiotics have long been a topic of discussion for numerous reasons, namely the well-researched positive impacts they have on many aspects of human health. However their equally, if not more beneficial counterparts prebiotics, are rarely mentioned. So what exactly are they and why are they so important? Firstly....What exactly is a prebiotic? A prebiotic is [...]

What’s the deal with Prebiotics?2022-06-04T04:00:54+00:00

Healthy Dessert & Sweet Treat Favourites from the VIVE team

2026-07-04T05:19:22+00:00

Linda Brown (Naturopath) It's not entirely 'pure' but it's not horrific junk on the other hand. Paleo purists might pass out with jealously so it's probably worth breaking for one slice. Anyway blueberries daily are clinically proven to improve memory. Method 1. Heat 1 x gluten free sheet of puff-pastry in the oven (180 deg [...]

Healthy Dessert & Sweet Treat Favourites from the VIVE team2026-07-04T05:19:22+00:00

Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health

2017-03-31T07:47:30+00:00

Written by Marilyn Lemaire | Master Herbalist   Western Herbal Medicine for Public Healthcare As many of you are aware, VIVE is rich with Herbalists.  We are 7 herbalists working in the store and the VIVE clinic.  We love going to the dispensary and drawing on our years of training to make herbal formulations that [...]

Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health2017-03-31T07:47:30+00:00

Go-to, quick-and-easy, 'I've-got-nothing-planned-for-dinner' favorites from the VIVE team

2017-03-31T05:08:10+00:00

Mindy Duncan (Naturopath) My go-to, quick & easy, meal I can prepare with my eyes-closed, with whatever left over veggies I have in the fridge is my 'Lentil Bolognese'. I always have tinned beans, lentils & tomatoes on hand as they are such versatile staples that I can easily prepare nutritious & satisfying meals from. Every single [...]

Go-to, quick-and-easy, 'I've-got-nothing-planned-for-dinner' favorites from the VIVE team2017-03-31T05:08:10+00:00
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