The transition into motherhood can present both physical and mental challenges. Pelvic floor issues are common among women, both pre- and post-baby, but are not normal. Some symptoms include pelvic pain, incontinence (leakage), overactive bladder (urgency, frequency), pelvic organ prolapse, and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominals). Many women also struggle adapting to their new role and associated body changes post-partum. Stride’s physiotherapy, massage therapy, and psychology services can help address the whole self during and after pregnancy to allow you to accomplish your daily activities and active lifestyle.

Every day our eyes are challenged by changing light that causes us to squint, shade our eyes, or turn down screen brightness. ACUVUE® OASYS with TransitionsTM adjusts to challenging light environments, such as when playing sports, working under uncomfortable office lighting, or adjusting our eyes to digital screens or TVs. They reduce the stressful impact that light can have on your eyes, by reducing squinting so you can squint less and see more. They are also designed to offer the highest level of UV protection in contact lenses, blocking 100% UVB and >99% UVA.

Various forms of traditional oriental medicine, like Jin Shin Jyutsu, have been used for millennia to treat infertility by restoring and maintaining harmonious balance of the body’s energy pathways to help resolve problems associated with infertility. It can re-establish the flow of energy, after which physical symptoms may be resolved and reproductive functioning restored. For example, a severe disturbance or blockage resulting from our stress levels can lead to disruption of egg production, fertilization and/or implantation of the fertilized egg. Receiving JSJ, as well as doing self-help JSJ practices, can help restore balance and address these issues.

May 31, 9-4 pm. A dynamic heart-centred event with 9 powerful speakers who can help you in your business and personal life, too! Radisson Hotel, Red Deer. $75 early bird by May 15, lunch included. Bit.ly/BFH2019. For more details, visit YourHolisticEarth.ca.

Give your kids a break from screen time – give them some green time! May 11, “Make your own Succulent Tea Cup,” 11:30—12:15pm, $10 and May 25, “Create your own Grassy Caterpillar,” 11:30 – 12:15pm, $8. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Call 403.346.5613 to register.

Stride Physiotherapy and Wellness was established in 2018 with you in mind. Local physiotherapists, Blake and Jen Goehring, and their talented team of health professionals, understand you care about your health – how you feel, and what you can do. Stride is a multi-disciplinary clinic offering Physiotherapy, Women’s Health, Massage Therapy, Psychology, and Athletic Therapy services. Whether it is hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, or coping strategies, Stride Physiotherapy and Wellness is a clinic devoted to you. Your care is their dedicated focus, and your convenience, their priority.

Stride Physiotherapy and Wellness, StridePhysiotherapy.ca

Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but we don’t have to live with it. Although usually triggered by something in our environment, our bodies have the power to manage the anxiety once they remember how to self-regulate our hormones. Acupuncture helps slow the production of hormones that cause anxiety, helping the body naturally regulate chemical balance. There are few, if any, side effects, and acupuncture can eventually replace anxiety medication for some individuals. While many people feel better and experience positive results after just one session, it typically takes a series of acupuncture treatments to create long-lasting change in the body.

Flying Turtle Acupunture, FlyingTurtleAcupuncture.ca

Depression is often caused by focusing on the past; mainly the upsets and traumas. As long as we are stuck looking back, there is a disconnection to the present. Anxiety often occurs when we are focusing on the future and filling in any gaps with things we think might happen. If those thoughts are negative it can create a fight or flight response, which can escalate into a full-blown anxiety attack. Through enhanced emotional wellness and methods like EFT/Tapping, emotional turmoil can be LET GO to regain clarity, confidence, and peacefulness.

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Dr. Candice Staniek graduated from Bastyr University with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in 2015 and in 2009, became a Registered Wholistic Nutritionist. Clinically treating patients through a natural approach that combines scientific knowledge with traditional and natural medicine to not just treat symptoms, she looks at many aspects to unlock the underlying cause and restore optimal health. She can diagnose, treat, do annual checkups, order specialty labs, and prescribe clinically tested medicines. She refers and/or works collaboratively with other health practitioners at the Udaya Wellness Clinic and in the community to ensure the best care for her patients.

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