By Amanda Hynes, D.Ac, R.Ac Acupuncture is proven to reduce stress and even reverse the effects of stress. Research shows that acupuncture stimulates the release of oxytocin, a hormone that signals and regulates the parasympathetic nervous system. Acupuncture also...
By Catherine Grant, RMT It’s that time of the year when although the weather outside might not indicate so, the summer fun is coming to a close and we are back to the grind with school or work. For many of us, that also means cleaning up the diet and getting back to...
By Dr. Ryan Trueman, BSc, DC As August comes to a close, we are quickly moving into the school year. Studying and long classes can be hard enough on your body, so let’s try to minimize issues we may face before we even get to the books and talk about backpacks. Note:...
By Dr. Ryan Trueman, BSc, DC One of the most common recreational athletes I see come through my office are fair-weather golfers! If you are a summertime golfer there is a good chance you haven’t played since well, last summer. There is also a good chance you haven’t...
By Dr. Ryan Trueman, BSc, DC With the Blue Nose marathon kicking off just over a month from now, there’s no better time to talk about the some of the most common aches and pains runners experience and what we can do to help. Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee (also known as...