Results of the study showed that 65% of patients who received acupuncture during surgery achieved a low-dose or opioid-free postoperative experience. Acupuncture reduces pain and opioid use for total knee replacement surgery patients
Oct 25, 2021
Staying as active as possible with RA has actually been shown to reduce pain & improve symptoms. Exercise can help improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – here’s why
Oct 25, 2021
Are you suffering with effects of isolation, lack of touch, quarantine or other stress-inducing situations due to COVID? “In whatever population one explores, the incidence of anxiety and depression has increased at alarming rates,” says author Douglas Nelson, LMT. What role might massage therapy play in response? https://www.massagemag.com/touch-deprivation-post-covid-a-tsunami-of-need-for-massage-129803/?fbclid=IwAR2bLsewO7DVkzBZIJ4rBzHo-NqHdF8fxeKDHUOOg4bIvO1hDBAE8olIJEs
Jul 18, 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
With cold & flu season upon us… here are 12 remedies you need to put into practice now more than ever! 12 Flu Natural Remedies, Including Best Foods
Nov 22, 2020
We are all maintaining our social distancing, but what else can we do to help ourselves during this pandemic?
Apr 17, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no one should be giving or receiving massage therapy. However, it is worth noting that receiving regular massage may contribute to a healthier immune system and should be a part of everyone’s self-care routine once the pandemic has ended. This is How Massage Helps Build a […]
Apr 17, 2020
What are the risks of too much sitting? https://www.jadestaracupuncture.com/blog/sitting-disease
May 17, 2019