Statistics Canada states 55% of adult women and 43% of adult men report short sleep duration and poor-quality sleep. Lack of sleep is a contributor to several health issues, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. Many people resort to using sleeping pills, even when we know that they can be habit forming, have side effects, and become less effective over time. Sleeping pills are not the easy answer to insomnia. There are various techniques and skills that can be learned to enhance sleep quality, such as cognitive behavior therapy.

Strategic Intervention (SI) Coaches are trained to work with you to identify obstacles such as your internal beliefs, communication patterns, relationships, and life stages, and then co-create practical strategies to produce results in each of these areas. SI encompasses goal setting, communication skill building, relationship work, and meaning/purpose discovery through creative modalities to help you put your dreams into action. SI is not a replacement for psychotherapy – it is a distinct approach to further support you to take practical action in the decisions that will support your goals and fulfillment in life.

Graston Technique® can be used to treat any acute or chronic movement impairment determined to have a soft tissue component. It is an innovative, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless-steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. When combined with appropriate therapeutic exercises and activities, pain free function is often restored.
Allan MacDonald, Trinity Chiropractic and Laser Centre, TrinityChiropractic.ca

There are two ideal times to cleanse: spring and fall. Spring cleaning means more than just purging junk from your garage. Stuff accumulates in your body just as it accumulates in your house, causing heaviness. Here are 3 things you can do: 1. A box nutrition cleanse, such as Wild Rose, to recalibrate your eating. 2. Hydrocolon therapy to clean the large intestine of toxic buildup. 3. Lymphatic drainage massage, as the lymph is a dumping ground for toxins. The more symptoms from the process, the more toxic you WERE. Don’t give up. It’s so worth it!

Spring is in the air! Are you motivated to prepare the soil and start the seed, or maybe do a spring cleaning of your home, yard, and wardrobe? If you are eager to embrace the season and cultivate a new perspective, join us on “HealthTalk Tuesdays” at Mortar & Pesto. These learning events are FREE of charge for the month of April, with a different speaker and topic each week, such as Libre blood glucose, liver care and detox, Lyme disease, and more.

Nutrition can be fun and easy! Founded in 2015, RD Nutrition Inc. strives to help you achieve your long-term nutrition goals. The team of Autumn, Kristine, and Colleen, all Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, offers a range of nutrition counselling and support programs (6-week, 3-month, and 6-month options available), as well as meal planning, home visits, grocery store tours, metabolic rate testing, and group workshops. They are committed to helping you achieve your healthiest and happiest life, develop a relationship with food that is healthy and relaxed, and honour what that looks like for you.

An Edmonton orthodontist’s accidental discovery has led to a new ultrasound device that promises to: 1) speed orthodontic treatment; and 2) reduce the risk of root damage. Health Canada has reviewed the clinical studies and has approved the invention for faster treatment with both traditional braces and clear aligners (brands include Clearline and Invisalign). The quicker and safer treatment reportedly is achieved with 20-minute daily home treatments. Ultrasound orthodontics has become a recommended option for non-surgical accelerated orthodontics.

The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ involves the gliding of negatively pressurized cups over the body with the assistance of massage cream and can be accompanied by joint mobilization. It is a very different technique to traditional cupping and, importantly, marking the skin is NOT part of the desired treatment outcome. It also should be performed at a pressure level that is almost painless to the client. It is unique in that it ‘lifts and separates’ soft tissue, which can increase nutrient-rich blood supply to the tissue, while giving a gentle passive stretch to the underlying soft tissue.

Spring – that magical time when the days become longer, snow starts to disappear, and we file our taxes! Whether you work with an accountant or self-file, being prepared can alleviate much of the stress associated with tax season. Using a checklist that outlines income, identifies deductions, and determines other relevant transactions will be helpful in getting you organized and reducing the burden of filing your taxes. Ask your accountant how to better prepare this year, so you can get back to enjoying the spring season.

Reflexology is a non-invasive therapy that applies pressure and massage to areas on your feet and hands to promote the body’s powerful self-healing capabilities and optimize physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Reflexology of the feet is the most common, and according to reflexologists, you have reflex areas in your feet that match or correspond with every part of your body. Done either sitting up or lying down, depending on preference, most who get reflexology treatment comment on how it feels soothing and relaxing, and helps you unwind, de-stress, reduce anxiety, and recharge.