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Maintaining Function
Let’s Get Physical with Dr. Victoria McArthur

Dr. Victoria McArthur (Dr. Vic) has a passion for exercise. Dr. Vic works with many seniors with the GLA:D program for knee and hip arthritis and chronic pain.

Pain Management
Detox, Drainage & Cleanse

Dr. James Truong of the Alberta Health Institute shares with us the difference is between detox, cleansing and drainage and why is it so important for our body and nerves. Also, learn about when these processes are stuck or not working properly how that can affect the rest of the body namely our nervous system.

Maintaining Function
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Neuropathy Pain

Network Chiropractic is a gentle force technique where chiropractors help unwind tension in your spinal cord without cracking your bones. Also known as Network Spinal or NSA, this technique can calm your nervous system by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system to bring on a more relaxed state.

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Self Advocacy
Biopsychosocial Model: Understand & Help

We are often at a loss as to how to help the ones we care about. While you many not be able to help with physical pain there are things you can to help the other impacts the pain is causing. The biopsychosocial model is becoming the standard for pain management. Learning what it is and how you can help the psycho (mental health) and social (connections & support) may be your way in to providing a level of relief.

Pain Management
Massage Therapy – Part 1

Massage Therapy & Neuropathy Jessica Villeneuve, RMT, CPMT  explores how regular massage can help decrease pain, numbness and other neuropathic symptoms, while also allowing for both better mobility and sleep

Pain Management
#70 Pressure Points

What are Pressure Points? According to the Cambridge dictionary, a pressure point is “a place on the body where an artery is close to the surface of the skin, where

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Maintaining Function
#69 Check your Circulation

Circulation Introduction Check your circulation, it’s important! In medicine, circulation refers to the movement of fluid through the body. The circulatory system (which is made up of the heart and

Maintaining Function
#66 Weights

Lifting Weights and Neuropathy Why is lifting weights important? Neuropathy means your nerves are unable to adequately receive and send messages to different parts of your body, which can lead

Mental Health
Inositol for Anxiety & Mood

Inositol may help manage mood & anxiety disorders   Depression and anxiety can take many forms and do not discriminate against any particular group of people. This blog post will

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