Do you have pain, discomfort, or limited range of motion that is unrelated to an acute injury?
Learning a bit about pain science and postural habits can help empower you to start moving
freely and comfortably again! Rebecca Froese, RMT, at Safe Harbour Therapy uses massage
therapy and a dermoneuromodulation framework to educate and support clients as they move
through the world in their unique bodies. Dermoneuromodulation is based in anatomy, pain
science, and a biopsychosocial model of health, and uses gentle touch and comfortable
movement to help clients develop ease of motion.
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Health & Wellness Private Consults
Having a strong immune system is your best line of defense against contracting harmful bacteria and viruses, especially during cold & flu season. Would you like to learn ways to improve your immune system and overall wellbeing? Red River Co-op is offering over-the-phone wellness consultations with their resident Health & Wellness Advisor, Paige Zaporzan. Appointments are 15 minutes and completely free of charge! Paige will share information, tips and products that work to keep you healthy. This includes nutrition, health and wellness products, mindset tools, and more! If you would like to set up a free wellness consultation please call: 204-230-0871 between 10AM-4PM, Monday to Friday.
Treating Sciatica with Acupuncture
Sciatica pain is a common issue that can affect your quality of life, but there are ways to treat and manage it. Excluding the serious cases that require surgery, acupuncture can be an effective way to reduce or eliminate sciatica pain. It works by reducing pain signals to the brain and can even help to regenerate crushed nerves. It is important to seek treatment from an accredited TCM/Acupuncture PAIN specialist, as some patients may be experiencing piriformis muscle syndrome, which has similar symptoms to sciatica. A pain specialist will ensure you are getting the right diagnosis because the treatment can be very different than treating sciatica.
Trouble Remembering Your Daily Medications?
Talk to your pharmacist about different ways we can make things easier on you and improve compliance. Whether it’s as simple as setting a daily alarm or using easy-to-open pill bottles, pharmacists can help point you in the right direction and make sure your medication is taken properly and safely. There are many compliance packaging options available such as dosettes, medication strips and various styles of blister packs. Talk to your pharmacist to see what might be right for you!
Natural Product Spotlight:
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Improve Your Focus & Concentration Naturally
Very often the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. Alternative approaches such as Biofeedback testing and treatment are highly effective in improving focus and concentration. It detects imbalances, or weaknesses, in the stress handling areas of the body, and in turn, stimulates the affected areas to help the mind and body better function in times of overload, overwhelm and fatigue.
Optimize Your Eyes
What many people may not know is that not all progressive lenses are the same. Sure, there are your conventional ones, but now there are also lenses equipped with computer technology in the surface region of the lens. Not your average pair of glasses! Talk about high quality. This is called Freeform Progressive Technology. Freeform lenses can sharpen vision, provide brighter colours, and reduce glare caused by light sources at night. Many leaders in the vision industry see free-form technology as the revolution of vision.
Living Amidst Uncertainty
With so much uncertainty this fall, not knowing how our lives, schools and work will unfold and become impacted, sets the stage for a very different “fall experience” than we have experienced before. Nothing as we know it is quite the same. It is natural that loss, disappointment and anxiety will bubble up when our routines and structure changes without our consent. Adaptability, resiliency, an openness to surrender and welcoming in a great sense of humor are amongst the many tools needed to navigate the unknown. Reaching out and allowing room to grieve what can’t be, so we can open up to the creativity that can be.
Improve Your Focus & Concentration Naturally
Very often the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. Alternative approaches such as Biofeedback testing and treatment are highly effective in improving focus and concentration. It detects imbalances, or weaknesses, in the stress handling areas of the body, and in turn, stimulates the affected areas to help the mind and body better function in times of overload, overwhelm and fatigue.
Back-to-School Vision Care
Along with the usual back-to-school preparations, children’s vision should rank high in importance. It is not unusual for the refractive status of eyes to change up to age 18, but these changes are more likely during the early growth years. Young kids might not readily notice problems at a time when 80% of what they learn is through the eyes. In addition, eye muscle imbalances can affect reading and concentration, both of which are important for academic success and a confident student. Arrange for a professional and comprehensive oculo-visual assessment, including ocular health, for your child soon!
Laser Therapy for Quitting
Quitting smoking can be difficult and those who are looking to kick the habit can often use all the help they can get. Low level laser therapy (soft laser) can be a safe, affordable, and effective tool. Laser therapy sessions can help you quit smoking by addressing all three parts of addiction: physical, psychological, and detoxification. For the physical aspect, laser therapy helps stimulate key neuro-chemical pathways to produce endorphins and curb nicotine cravings. Laser therapy sessions can help with relaxation and allow you to focus on the psychological reasons for nicotine cravings, and as part of the sessions, detoxification techniques can also be discussed.
