SUMMER2016
MOUNTAINLIFE
89
LaserHairRemoval
The following isa list of conditionsusing2differentwavelengths:
Weareaphysiciandirected laserclinicandhaveproven technology
which isratedasagoldstandard in the laser industry.
VerrucaVulgaris (warts)
SpiderVeins
FineLines/Wrinkle
Scars
Pigmentation
Toenail Fungus
Otherclinical skincare treatments
DiamondHeadMedicalClinic
201-37989ClevelandAve |
+1.604.390.4054
Weareaphysiciandirected laser clinicandhave
proven technologywhich is ratedasagoldstandard
in the laser industry.
LISTOF TREATMENTS
• skin rejuvenation through laser
and resurfacing
• scar reduction
• vein reduction
• rosacea
• acne
•melasma
• laser hair reduction
• removal of warts, toenail
fungus and keratosis pilaris
DiamondHeadMedical Clinic
201-37989Cleveland
Avenue, Squamish
604 390 4054
TECHNOLOGIESOFFERED
Cutera Laser Excel HR
MultipleClinical Solutions
We carry ZOSkinHealthProducts
Innovative skincare solution that optimize skin health
Venus Viva
Nano-fractional
skin resurfacing
SUSHI
Food is healing and we are what we eat.
I dig sushi—protein, carbs and wasabi—yes please. Reward yourself
after a tough physio session or use it as pick-me-up therapy when you’re
feeling blue. Any food you love will help, but consume greasy and sweet
in moderation and avoid processed sugars and any food you might be
allergic to; both can contribute to inflammation. And drink lots of water;
it’s important in healing and helps douse the fires of inflammation.
STRETCHING
Motion is lotion.
After an initial period of immobility allowing the injury to heal, there will
likely be some tight muscles and stiffness.
“Regular stretching andmobility exercises can help to keep this tension
manageable,” McKinnon says. “There are all kinds of pieces of equipment
that can be helpful for self-managing myofascial tension, including yoga
mats, foam rollers andmyofascial balls.”
Even a quick ten-minute session can leave you feeling recharged and
more relaxed. As a mental break, stretching (and breathing) can calm
the mind and help distract you from all the epic surf/climb/bike/paddle/
whatever photos your buddies are posting online.
SEX
The original “alternative physical activity” has health benefits; mentally
and physically.
Sex is said to be an immune system booster, calorie burner, and can
also reduce pain. “There is a huge release of hormones with orgasm and
oxytocin is one of those hormones,” says Paterson, who specializes in
couples and sex therapy. “For both men and women there are muscle
contractions of the pelvic floor during an orgasm, and a release of muscle
tension can help decrease pain,” Paterson says.
A romp in the sheets will get your heart rate up andmost positions can
be modified to accommodate almost any injury. Discover the sex appeal
in plaster, slings, Velcro and crutches! An orgasm beats aspirin every time
and “cuddle hormone” oxytocin has been used as a pain medication and
a way tomodulate stress response.
And that’s it, your prescription for healing thissummer is finda cutie, grabsome
sushi, head to the lakeand throwdownayogamat in thesun. Actually, that
sounds likeagood timewhether youare injuredor not. Playsafe.
Sex issaid tobean immunesystembooster,
calorieburner, and canalso reducepain.
