Written by: Dr. Fiona Lovely, Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Menopause Doula at AST Many times, I am asked by women feeling the impending menopause experience, “What can I do now to help myself” for those years? It’s a great question and there is much you can do. First, let’s talk terms. Menopause is […]
A Revolutionary Solution for Pelvic Floor Health Pelvic health is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of overall wellness. For many, issues like urinary incontinence, weak pelvic muscles, and sexual dysfunction can significantly impact daily life. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed through exercises, physical therapy, or even surgery. However, there’s now a non-invasive, cutting-edge […]
In the world of physical therapy and sports medicine, Active Release Techniques (ART) have emerged as a powerful method for addressing soft tissue injuries. Developed by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, DC, ART is a patented, state-of-the-art movement-based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. This unique approach has gained popularity […]
By Dr. Gayle Maguire, B.Sc, ND It's allergy season and many of us find ourselves reaching for medication for our itchy eyes and runny noses! When it comes to an ND's perspective, most natural approaches to allergies should begin prior to the season, as we hope to soothe and cleanse necessary functions in the body. […]
Written By: Dr. Wanda Duong, DTCM For over a thousand years, herbal therapy has been used all over the world to address a range of health concerns. Looking to nature, those who studied Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), utilized different plant parts to improve and support health. Many plants and plant parts have unique therapeutic properties […]
Written by: Kira Greasley, Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant With the warmer weather around the corner, I thought it would be important to revisit one of the principal components of all bodily fluid and function, WATER. The human body is composed of approximately 70% water and most people only consume enough liquid to quench a dry or […]
Written by: Dr. Vikki McGuire, DTCM We are all affected by Cancer. Whether you have been diagnosed or a close family or friend has, we have all struggled under the weight of this far-reaching disease. The majority of people who get diagnosed go through a series of emotions: fear, confusion, self-doubt and STRESS. In our […]
Written by: Dr Fiona Lovely, DC Many women are arriving in clinic with complaints of stiffness, sore, achey muscles and joints without experiencing this previously. These women tend to be 40+ in age and lack an injury to cause the discomfort. It’s important to consider how your hormones at midlife may be affecting your body. […]
Written By: Dr. Evan Steinke, B.Sc, DC. Lower back pain can stem from a wide range of issues including disc herniations, however, not all herniations are the same. Schmorl’s nodes, named after the pathologist Christian Schmorl, were first described in 1927 and are a form of herniation. While they can occur in any part of […]
By Dr. Wanda Duong, DTCM, R.Ac., B.Sc., Auricular Therapy (AT), also called Auriculotherapy, is both a diagnostic and an integrative treatment procedure whereby the external surface of the ear, or auricle, is stimulated to alleviate conditions in other parts of the body. The principles of Auricular Therapy (AT) are based upon both Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
