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May 6th 2010
2010 VACATION
YEARLY VACATION
Please take note that Clinique Lafontaine will be closed from July 19 to the 30th. Back to serve you on August 2.
HAVE A GREAT VACATION !
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May 1st 2008
Blood flows ans varicose veins
Varicose veins are dilated and distorted, more or less bulging, and generally appear on the legs. Blood flows through our veins to the heart and is thus reoxygenated.
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April 1st 2008
CELLULITE: NOT ONLY AESTHETIC
Cellulite is caused by poor elimination of organic waste products. The lack of elimination leads to the formation of fibrous tissue which obstructs or blocks blood circulation.
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February 1st 2008
Keep your feet warm
The feet are a true masterpiece of nature: the foot consists of 28 bones, 19 muscles and 107 tendons and ligaments. Did you know that the foot supports three times your body weight and travels more than 160,000 kilometres in a life-time? Many people who engage in intensive activity on a daily basis often complain of having cold feet.
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January 1st 2008
Always count on Clinique Lafontaine!
For more than 30 years, Clinique Lafontaine has been well established in the massage therapy community. Thanks to our many years of expertise, our products are recognised for their outstanding performance.
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December 1st 2007
Stop time...
Taking the time to relax is very important. Why do we need to relax? Relaxation helps our body to quickly and rapidly eliminate the tension that cumulates over the course of the day: this includes stress, parasite thoughts, psychological tension, etc.
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November 1st 2007
Winter is knocking at the door.
The immune system is our best defence against illness: it keeps out viruses, fights against bacteria, attacks fungus, and kills parasites. What does the immune system consist of? How does it work? How can we reinforce it?
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October 1st 2007
The changes of seasons...
Alas, the holidays are now long past us and the days are getting shorter. The sky is a little bit greyer and you are exhausted. You can smell the firewood burning in the fire place and it will be soon time to change the clocks.
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September 1st 2007
A small gesture...
Merchants in Quebec distribute billions of plastic bags; in order to curb the proliferation of such plastic bags that have a disastrous effect on the environment, an awareness campaign has been launched to promote the usage of reusable bags.
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August 1st 2007
Make the plunge!
Otitis is an ear infection that is accompanied by inflammation. Otitis media occurs in a small bony cavity in the middle ear, just behind the eardrum. This cavity connects to another cavity located at the back of the throat and nasal cavity via the Eustachian or auditory tube. Any infection that begins as a cold or as a sore throat often moves up through this tube and into the middle ear.
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July 1st 2007
Be easy to reach
A professional business card is meant to be passed on by hand to help others become acquainted with you. It should not contain too much information, but it should have a therapist’s full contact information: name, telephone, a few key services offered, and your professional qualifications.
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June 1st 2007
Listen to your feet!
Our feet support us entirely and when they are sore, the whole body feels it! To keep your feet healthy, nothing’s better than good posture, well-adjusted shoes and frequent massages with hydrating cream.
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May 1st 2007
For a feeling of total.wellness!
Normal intestinal flora is made up of a series of micro-organisms among which lactic bacteria play several essential functions.
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April 1st 2007
Mother Nature awakens.
Spring will soon be upon us and it’s hard to resist a big clean-up. Did you know that our body also needs a good cleaning? Did you know that our disintoxication treatment is designed to clean the liver, kidneys, intestines and blood? These are the reasons that led us to choose the plants contained in our disintoxication treatment.
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March 1st 2007
Resist undesirable elements!
The immune system is probably our best ally against disease. We can imagine it as a kind of healing force. It also helps us fight common infections during the cold season, such as colds and the flu.
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February 1st 2007
Enjoy the winter!
The flu or influenza is a disease caused by a virus attacking the respiratory routes and its symptoms also affect the entire organism. This type of virus change always changes its form; this is why one can catch a new flu every year. Here is some advice on how to get rid of this virus.
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January 1st 2007
How to maintain vitality for both body and soul.
Post Christmas fatigue is entirely normal. The return to a regular routine can be quite stressful, as the hectic pace of work resumes and the need to reconcile family, work and sports arises, as well as the effort needed to ensure enough restorative rest. In order to start the New Year on the right foot, here are a few useful ways to increase your energy level.
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December 1st 2006
How to manage your stress during the Holiday Season
Why does stress affect us during the Holiday Season? We feel more stress during the holidays, because it is a seasonal occurrence that is accompanied by increased demands and activities. What should you do to manage this stress? Here are some simple suggestions.
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November 1st 2006
Held needed to soothe aching muscles
In the month of November, a lot of people take to working out at the gym. This is a very good decision for your health, but you must make sure to do the proper warm-ups before you begin any vigorous exercise session!
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September 1st 2006
A Solution for Dehydrated Skin: Ultimate Moisturizing Lotion
Contrary to what is popularly believed, our skin is more exposed to severe dehydration in fall and in winter than in summer. Our reserves of natural moisture are drained in overheated offices and homes, where we spend most of our fall and winter hours.
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August 1st 2006
Save your hide!
Sunburn is painful skin reaction that is caused by ultraviolet sun rays. The type of sunburn will depend on the sensitivity of the skin, the length and intensity of exposure to the sun, as well as the location.
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July 1st 2006
Drink.to your health!
Every day you have to replenish all the water that your body loses through sweat, urine, bowel movements and even as you breathe.
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June 1st 2006
Ragweed Time, the NOSE knows best!
Since 1988, the number of people in Quebec who suffer from seasonal allergic ailments has been steadily increasing. Due to global warning, ragweed is thriving in regions further and further north and new populations are being affected.
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April 1st 2006
Questions & Answers about PROCURE
People are increasingly interested in cleansing cures. So let’s try to answer some of the more frequently asked questions that are addressed to our support desk.
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February 1st 2006
Bye Bye Winter Blues!
During the months that precede and follow the Winter Solstice, the days are short and the sun is conspicuous by its absence.
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January 1st 2006
Getting back to a balanced lifestyle after the Holidays is possible!
During the holiday season, as we indulge in chocolate, cheese, pâtés, smoked salmon, Christmas cakes, cookies, sumptuous festive meals, and fine wines, we pack on an impressive amount of calories, which we probably won’t burn, unless we do some serious skiing or other winter sport. How do we get back to our regular condition?
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November 1st 2005
Give your immune system a boost before winter
The immune system is like an army. As soon as the body is assailed by an outside invader, it reacts. But in order to vanquish the enemy, it needs have solid antibodies and good ammunition. The only way to keep them in good supply is through healthy habits.
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September 1st 2005
The Prudent Use of Medication and Supplements
If you have to take medication or vitamins, you should exercise a certain amount of prudence and respect certain basic principles.
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May 2nd 2005
Hand Hygiene
For therapists, personal hygiene is extremely important. Our hands are our greatest tools and we should always keep them clean in order to limit the proliferation and the propagation of germs.
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April 1st 2005
DETOXIFICATION
Did you know that none of us are safe from intoxication?
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April 1st 2003
Aloe... a plant worth discovering!
Aloe is an exotic plant, the gel layer of which contains long glucose chains known as mucopolysaccarides that stimulate the immune system.
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