Exercise can help improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – here’s why
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
TOUCH DEPRIVATION POST-COVID: A “TSUNAMI OF NEED” FOR MASSAGE
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
To Ice Or Not To Ice An Injury?
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
Massage Therapy is Back
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
Can Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of COVID-19?
“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
12 Flu Natural Remedies, Including Best Foods
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
How to Protect Yourself From COVID-19
We are all maintaining our social distancing, but what else can we do to help ourselves during this pandemic?
Apr 17, 2020
This is How Massage Helps Build a Healthy Immune System
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
Cupping Therapy – What Is It and What Are Its Benefits?
Cupping therapy is an ancient treatment that originated in China. This process involves placing cups on the skin to create suction; this helps in pulling skin, tissue and muscles upward healing pain and improving blood flow. These special cups are made of glass, bamboo, silicone and earthenware. A therapist uses flammable substances or a rubber […]
Nov 20, 2019
Sitting Disease
What are the risks of too much sitting? https://www.jadestaracupuncture.com/blog/sitting-disease
May 17, 2019