Safe Snow Shoveling Tips
Living in Calgary it’s a given that we’re going to get some snow. As I write this post we are under a snowfall advisory of 20 cm of new snow …
Home Workout: Keeping healthy under quarantine
With gyms closed down and many of us now working (or unemployed) from home, getting our usual dose of exercise can be challenging. Even without a formal exercise program many …
Food as Medicine
Yesterday I listened to a webinar by Andrew Sterman about using food as medicine to support the immune system. Using foods for health and healing is a full branch of …
Acupuncture for Concussions
Concussions have been in my mind lately. I have begun treatment of a few patients this year suffering from post-concussion problems. The topic has been big in the media lately with …
Acupuncture Relieves Chronic Stress
The term chronic stress has been getting a lot of attention lately. Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their life. So, how is chronic stress different? Have you …
5 Reasons to get Regular Acupuncture
Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese …
The Shen – Mind Connection
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at things differently and while it may be a little confusing, there is usually some common ground that can be found upon examination and explanation. The …
Temporomandibular Disorders
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bone of the skull. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side to …
Prevention is the Best Medicine
December is a busy time of year for many therapists of all disciplines. The year is ending and there is a mad rush by many to use up their extended …
Take Control of Your Headaches
What Are Headaches Headaches are, quite literally, a pain in the head. They are a common affliction for many people. The Migraine Research Foundation estimates that 12% of the population …