[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy Athletes who are training hard at their sport often experience extremely demanding training schedules. Because of their high volume training, athletes can often experience overuse injuries in different areas of the body. After training, it’s normal to experience sore muscles, but when pain is consistently there even after the athlete’s […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Sarah Kuindersma, MATm, PTS Question: What would you do if your check engine light came on while you were driving? a) Ignore it and keep driving b) Stick some tape over the warning light c) Unplug the wires top the bulb d) Stop immediately and call a specialist Question: What would you do […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Dr Gayle Maguire, B.Sc, ND A special time of year for so many reasons! The leaves, the crisp air, the seasonal vegetables, and of course the sniffles and cold viruses are all just part of the package. Here's a fall check-in with our Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Vitamin D One of the most […]

Getting enough sleep is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to good health, but many people struggle with this. If your neck is sore, or your whole body is tired and achy, you may want to take a closer look at your pillow. Having the right pillow can make all the difference […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy with photo credit to local Calgary producer of Kombucha TRUE BÜCH KOMBUCHA Sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and other fermented foods are making their way back into people’s diet. The benefits are many and the science is supportive, so let’s take a closer look at why these super-foods are so helpful. Fermented foods experience […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Cupping is a practice with ancient roots. One of the oldest medical textbooks in existence, The Ebers Papyrus, speaks of cupping being used in Egyptian cultures in 1,550 B.C. In all forms of Cupping Therapy, a vacuum is created by having a therapist place special cups on your skin to create suction. When the […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Let’s talk lemons! Lemon water is extremely helpful for our bodies and it can be the perfect first drink of the morning because of it’s ability to assist with digestion. Here are just five of the many benefits of drinking lemon water: It can help to balance the ph levels in your body because […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By Dr. Corey Finan If you suffer from any form of Vertigo, you understand that it can be very debilitating.  From head or room spins after standing, to not being able to find your balance while walking, to nausea when turning your head.  Many people suffer from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, which is a […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]ART stands for Active Release Techniques.  It is a new and highly successful hands-on treatment method to address problems in the soft tissues of the body, including the muscles, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.  ART treatment is highly successful in dealing with neck injuries because it is specifically designed to locate and treat scar tissue […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By Dr. Gayle Maguire, BSc, ND Who is acupuncture for? Whether you are a weekend warrior or professional athlete or performing a repetitive motion at home or work, your body may be pushed to the extreme.  Working with chiropractors and massage therapists, I see many joint and soft tissue injuries, especially in the fall […]