[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Dr. Gayle Maguire ND Inflammation is a major issue for many pain sufferers, leading many to look for alternatives to conventional medications.  Pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories are effective, but many lose their place in patient care if tolerance to the medication or side effects occur.  In natural health, the following approaches may be an option.  Please consult with […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy If you experience neck pain you are certainly not alone.  Neck pain is an extremely common reason for visiting a doctor or chiropractor.  Anyone who deals with neck pain knows that it can interfere with your daily life, from driving, to playing sports, to your concentration at work, or even […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By Dr. Gayle Maguire ND It’s cold and flu season and many of you may have already experienced the nasty bugs and viruses already this year. Each year we are warned to brace ourselves and here are a few ways that you can help to make sure your defences are up and ready when […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy A little snow and ice typically will not get in the way of a die-hard runners’ training schedule. In an effort to keep fitness levels up, and specific running muscles toned, runners who are training for upcoming events will often brave the cold as they work toward their goals. Since […]

[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 […]