The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the human body. It comprises five nerve roots that originate in the lower back, travel through the hip and buttocks, make their way down the back of each leg, and end just below the knee. The sciatic nerve then branches into other nerves that continue […]
Dec 8, 2022
If you’re interested in scheduling a massage, you may not realize how many types you have to choose from. Making the right selection is about more than just your preference for light pressure or deep pressure—the massage you get should be based on your health and physical condition. For example, are you hoping to relax, […]
Dec 28, 2021
Applying ice to injuries used to be a no brainer. New research is suggesting otherwise. To Ice Or Not To Ice An Injury?
Feb 9, 2021
Yesterday afternoon, UCP Minister of Health Tyler Shandro in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that some government restrictions are being lifted in regards to Massage Therapy. This is such great news for many massage therapists in Alberta as well as all of our patients, who rely on massage treatment to maintain […]
Dec 24, 2020
“Being deficient in vitamin D may increase your susceptibility to overall infection and disease by harming immune function. This is especially worrisome given that many people are deficient in vitamin D, especially older individuals who are most at risk of developing serious COVID-19-related complications.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-coronavirus#bottom-line
Nov 22, 2020
What are the risks of too much sitting? https://www.jadestaracupuncture.com/blog/sitting-disease
May 17, 2019
Stressed? Might be time to take that hike or walk. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/just-20-minutes-of-contact-with-nature-will-lower-stress-hormone-levels-4694?fbclid=IwAR0tbquLejLxHvXos2h0oBwK0HM4KK9yvdGBF1VNAFVt2k8LgTDcVd-kaT4
May 17, 2019
Very simple changes to your daily routine is the key to brain health. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/morning-exercise-can-improve-decision-making-across-the-day-in-older-adults-4711?fbclid=IwAR3mg2pNX3vKHE_k3PIA04bclGFrYR9jQaKFDJgwNKHLO6alrkGaGaFPyw8
May 17, 2019
Having trouble sleeping? https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-acupressure-the-traditional-chinese-medicine-has-pretty-awesome-science-behind-it-2842311
May 7, 2019
Fighting Fatigue with Traditional Chinese Medicine https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-26693/an-energizing-duo-the-2-ancient-rituals-that-fight-fatigue.html?fbclid=IwAR0gM_a8NQTRs8Nd8fNV7FmI5H9oZZwFZ6PpFFyUzBKe8axe0EKicAo-PCk
Apr 24, 2019