Pain Relief Using Proliferation Therapy: PRP and Prolotherapy
A competitive rower in high school and university, Jennifer Mayberry began to experience pain in her lower back during her late teens. “Chronic lower back issues are common occurrence with people who...
View ArticleAllergies 101
Dr Heidi Rootes on Vancouver’s The Rush talking Allergies As allergy season is fast approaching lets get back to the basics: 1. What are Allergies? Allergies are a symptom of an immune reaction our...
View ArticleConcussions 101
Anyone who has experienced a concussion should be aware of post concussion syndrome and consider treatment options including neural therapy, acupuncture, prolotherapy and neuroprolotherapy
View ArticleB Vitamins Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Recent studies out of the US are revealing the powerful effect that B Vitamins have in preventing diseases associated with dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Here is a summary of the role each B vitamin...
View Article146 Reasons Why Sugar is Ruining Your Health
There are more than 100 ways I can think of that sugar is ruining your health. Here are my top 10: * sugar suppresses the immune system * sugar can contribute to diabetes * sugar can adversely affect...
View ArticleAre you a Sugar Addict?
We have all heard that cigarettes are addictive but do you know that sugar is too? Sugar actually causes a biochemical change in the brain that makes it one of the most addictive substances out there....
View ArticlePlatelet Rich Plasma Treats Pain and Injury
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): A Safe and Effective Treatment for Pain and Injury Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective treatment that relieves pain by promoting long lasting healing...
View ArticleCheck out Dr. Rootes and The IV Wellness Boutique on The Rush with Fiona Forbes
Watch this exclusive segment on The Rush of Dr. Rootes talking IV Vitamin Therapy for help with sleep, stress, anxiety, weight loss, hormone imbalance, fatigue and so much more!
View ArticleHormones 101: Part 1 Progesterone
Most of us know that hormones are important for a healthy, balanced body and some of us know the havoc that hormone imbalance wreaks. Understanding the role each hormone plays in this fine balance and...
View ArticleHurry Up Before it Runs Out: Have you used your extended medical this year?
Most of us make sure to get to our dentist twice a year and some of us remember our yearly physical exam but how many of you have unused extended medical that you have paid for each month and is about...
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Are Your Hormones Driving You Crazy?
ARE YOUR HORMONES DRIVING YOU CRAZY? – WHAT YOU CAN DO When it comes to health, hormones are a big part of how well you feel. Hormones are your body’s messengers, which travel through your blood to the...
View ArticlePain Relief Using Proliferation Therapy: PRP and Prolotherapy
A competitive rower in high school and university, Jennifer Mayberry began to experience pain in her lower back during her late teens. “Chronic lower back issues are common occurrence with people who...
View ArticleHealth and Wellness in 2015: Dr Heidi Rootes talks with Fiona Forbes on The Rush
Have you decided this is your year to make some positive changes to your health? Want to lose a few pounds? Eat a bit healthier? Have a bit more energy or sleep a little bit better? These are common...
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Tips to a Healthy, Happy Summer
We wait all year for this: the sun is out and summer has arrived! Here are a few tips to help you enjoy a healthy, happy summer Get outside: the benefits to being outside in the summer are endless....
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Can Food Cause Migraines?
When my daughter was 6 she started to suffer from migraine headaches. By the time she was 8 she was getting them so frequently that I was really starting to worry. As we waited for our appointment to...
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Vancouver Blues are on the Way – Act Now to Beat the Winter Blues
Every year around October my office is filled with SAD Vacouverites suffering from lack of sunlight and the winter blues. Waiting until the blues hit is not necessary; now is a great time to be...
View Article5 Tips to Youthful Glowing Skin
As we age our skin can give away more information than we want it to. Sun damage, dehydration, loss of volume and uneven skin tone can make us look old and tired. Despite our best efforts to take care...
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