Demystifying Acupuncture
Acupuncture, a treatment employed by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treats pain and illness using the insertion of acupuncture needles under the skin to rebalance Qi, (pronounced “chee”), also known as energy or life force. TCM believes that two different but complementary universal energy...
How to Hold Your Beer Glass and Other Summertime Relaxation Tips
As you kick back and relax through the fair-weather months keep these tips in mind to help your body last through every cottage weekend you get!...
4 Ways to Reduce Back Pain
While you debate whether to use hot or cold to treat back pain you’re more likely to wonder how to get better than how to prevent landing here again. We’ve got some ideas you might want to try to keep back pain in check whenever...
4 Ways to Manage Stress
Stress can lead to physical and mental health issues including high blood pressure, chronic headaches, and depression. Some stress is normal, but when it feels like you can’t get ahead talk to your primary medical caregivers about stress management. Here are some of our best...
Looking for an Easy Health Boost? Try Walking!
Would you like to fit more exercise into your busy routine? Start walking. Looking for ways to boost your mood? Try walking! Interested in getting out there and meeting new people. Get out there and walk!...
Naturopathic Medicine and Your Summer Body: Beyond the Swimsuit
What’s your ideal summer body? Perhaps your mind conjures polka dot bikinis and 6-pack abs. What are you doing about your seasonal allergies? Is your back prepared to go camping? What’s your plan to battle distraction during that countdown to vacation? We challenge you to...
What Are Varicose Veins and Why Do I Have Them?
Do you know what varicose veins are? Often misunderstood as a condition reserved for the elderly and, while age is a factor, varicose and spider veins can occur at any time and may depend more on genetics and lifestyle than age....
Summer Feet 101: Beyond the Pedicure
Does the thought of “summer feet” turn immediately to pedicures and nail polish? While a bit of aesthetic pampering is a lovely indulgence, getting your feet ready for summer should also take foot health into consideration. Your lower limbs, lower torso, and overall posture can...
Getting Ready to Run: Tips for Beginners and Seasonal Runners
Running is a cost-effective, time-efficient, easy-to-maintain sport to take up. Whether you’re brand new to it, or it’s been a while since you last laced up your running shoes, we’ve got some tips to help you get set up to run for miles....
Pregnancy Chiropractor Guelph
Yes you can! Pregnancy brings with it happy anticipation of the new addition to your family, doting well wishes, and careful consideration about how you treat your body. Chiropractic treatment is safe during pregnancy, and in addition to continuing with your regular care, there are...