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good digestion is key to good health
Health & Wellness

Self-help for Healthy Digestion

September 21, 2022
Good digestive health is a key component of overall health. Good digestion provides us with the nutrients and energy for life. If the system is impaired over time, it can...
beating sugar addiction
Health & Wellness

Sugar Addiction

February 1, 2022
Sugar tastes so sweet, but it it’s effects on the body are anything but. If you’re like me and think about reducing sugar and just can’t seem to do it...
how to apply ear seeds at home
Acupuncture, Health & Wellness

Ear seeds – Auricular Acupuncture

December 12, 2021
You may have experienced ear seeds during one of your acupuncture appointments. I sometimes apply them at the end of a treatment to continue the effects of a treatment. What...
acupuncture for flu prevention
Health & Wellness

Acupuncture for Flu Prevention

October 25, 2021
Temperatures have dropped and we’ve had our first snowfall of the season. My local pharmacy is now advertising flu shots, which is a good reminder that flu season is just...
tips for safe snow shoveling
Health & Wellness

Safe Snow Shoveling Tips

December 21, 2020
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...
mom & daughter workout at home
Health & Wellness

Home Workout: Keeping healthy under quarantine

April 11, 2020
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 is medicine
Health & Wellness

Food as Medicine

April 8, 2020
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 strengthens the mind-body connection
Health & Wellness

The Shen – Mind Connection

March 5, 2019
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...
jaw pain relief
Headache Relief, Health & Wellness, Pain Management

Temporomandibular Disorders

January 26, 2019
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...
acupuncture for wellness care
Health & Wellness

Prevention is the Best Medicine

January 9, 2019
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...

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