Premenstrual syndrome Often during my appointments,  I will ask if women feel irritable, angry, or bloated before their period and I get the response “just the normal amount”. The problem with this situation is that there shouldn’t be a normal amount. While it is very common to have premenstrual symptoms, it’s not normal and there are things we can do to help improve that. So many women that I see are living two weeks of the month feeling not their selves. So let’s chat about PMS and what it is, so you can know exactly what is normal and what is not. Before we talk about PMS, let’s do a q ..read more

A naturopathic doctor is recognized as a medical professional in Canada. As such, they can diagnose and help treat a variety of chronic and acute ailments without introducing western medicine. Rather than focusing on diagnosing and treating ailments with western medicine, naturopathic doctors aim to create an environment for the body to self-heal. Here are the top five reasons you should see a naturopathic doctor in Alberta. Top 5 Reasons to See Naturopathic Doctor 1. Lasting Results Naturopathic doctors often offer their patients lasting treatment results. Naturopathic doctors always look to ..read more

Everyone knows that massage therapy is good for you. But did you know that it’s especially beneficial for seniors? Massage therapy can help with a range of issues and concerns, including pain management, sleep problems and stress reduction. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of massage therapy for seniors in more detail. Relaxation and stress relief Stress and anxiety are major problems for seniors. Stress is the number one cause of illness in older adults. Seniors often face a lot of pressure to perform well at work, maintain their independence and manage a household—but all that st ..read more

Are you looking for a way to improve your heart health? Acupuncture may be the perfect solution for you. It is an ancient Chinese practice that involves inserting thin, sterilized needles into specific points on the body. An emerging body of evidence suggests acupuncture can help manage heart disease risk factors, including high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Studies have also found that acupuncture might help treat angina or chest pain when there’s insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. Acupuncture is a 4,000-year-old practice that has its roots in Asian medicin ..read more

Massage therapy is very effective, and there are many benefits to this treatment. It’s natural to have questions regarding the sessions and what you can expect, and the following guide will provide you with the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about massage therapy: How often should I receive massage treatments? This will depend on your health and wellness goals, so you need to consider your objectives and discuss these with your massage therapist so that they can provide you with a recommendation. Patients who wish to relax may not have to receive massages as frequently ..read more

Getting a massage can help you feel relaxed, but a massage therapist can do so much more and successfully treat sore muscles and pain. In addition to a relaxed body, massage therapy can also help treat several health conditions, including the following: Arthritis This condition will cause a person’s joints to swell due to many triggers and symptoms, including exhaustion, decreased range of motion, pain and stiffness in the joints. For many people, arthritis will cause them to feel as though their joints are on fire, but massage therapy can help eliminate soreness and decrease your pain. Carpa ..read more

Living with chronic pain can be very frustrating because there are many aspects that people are unaware of, and accepting these truths can be quite difficult. There are certain realizations that you must understand, and the following are hard but important truths that will allow those living with chronic pain to better confront the challenges they may face. Medication Will Not Always Eliminate All of Your Pain A lot of people rely on medication to help relieve them of their pain, but the truth is that medications can become less effective over time as your condition progresses. Over-the-count ..read more

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer out there. There are an estimated 2.5 million cases diagnosed this year in the United States. Of these cases, almost 100,000 individuals will go on to develop invasive melanoma, which is the most serious and potentially deadliest form of skin cancer. Important Tips for Finding Skin Cancer How to Perform Skin Self Exams Checking your body yourself can help you find skin cancer early when it is your best chance to have it cured. These exams are particularly important if you have been exposed to the sun for long periods of time, or tanning sa ..read more

If you often get headaches or migraines, you understand how much they can interrupt your day and get you out of commission. Intense symptoms, including a throbbing head, nausea and light sensitivity, can leave you desperate to find a solution to help you ease the pain and prevent it from happening again. Massage is a known treatment for migraines with a lot of research behind it. Because of the way our bodies are set up, the pain in our head will often disappear after the focus is on different pathways leading to our head (for example, the trigger points in our neck). This article will l ..read more

If you have ever left a massage session feeling dissatisfied, you know how disappointing that feels. Maybe you couldn’t relax fully, or you weren’t completely comfortable with the therapist’s massage approach, or maybe the temperature of the room was too hot or too cold, or the music or lighting wasn’t relaxing. There are a lot of internal and external factors that can affect how you experience your massage session. If you want to make the most out of your next massage session, you should try the following tips before, during or after your appointment so that you can feel relaxed and refreshe ..read more