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Asian Rice Noodle Soup with Shrimp

This easy rice noodle soup is perfect for sore throats or cold nights. © The Weary Chef 2013-2016 Author: Andi Gleeson Servings Prep Time 2 -3 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 baby bok choy, chopped (separate white and green pieces) 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced very thin 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups water […]

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Call the Betty Ford Clinic. Or Dr. Phil or Oprah

My name is Dr. Mike Stewart and I am a Chiropractor at Active Back to Health. As we move more and more into a digital world, my wife, Geri Stewart wrote a blog on the addiction she has with her phone and being connected to the outside world. I found it so authentic and real,

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Living A Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle means having the right nutrition, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight. Staying healthy and fit isn’t an easy journey. There’s no shortcut. Some say it’s genetic factor. Or as an excuse , they’ll say “We live only once , so why suffer or deprive yourself of

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Acupuncture Effective for Migraine Prophylaxis

Translation = acupuncture helps prevent migraines! According to a study that was published earlier this year in the JAMA internal Medicine (Journal of the American Medical Association) acupuncture is helpful in reducing migraine frequency, number of days with migraine and pain intensity. For anyone who has already tried acupuncture their response to the above would

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Using Ice Therapy and Heat Therapy

How to use Ice Therapy and Heat Therapy Effectively and When to Know the Difference. Heat vs. Ice … It’s a question most active people have mulled over during their life after they’ve sustained an injury. Like most dilemmas, there isn’t really an easy answer to this question. Whether to treat an injury with a

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Cupping Therapy with Liz Ruggles

I am extremely excited to offer Cupping Therapy at Active Back to Health Center! There are many types of cupping but I practice the dry/cold cupping therapy technique. I received my training in Winnipeg about 4 years ago and have gotten amazing and positive results with my patients. Cupping therapy utilizes a cup (or a

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Cretan Olive Oil – The Key to Longevity!!

This past fall (2017) my wife Nola and I were privileged to visit the Greek Islands where we enjoyed their beautiful weather, water, beaches and food. The last week we spent on the island of Crete where we were surprised by the abundance of olive groves populating the rocky, craggy Cretan terrain. Their food was

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Yayyyy – Springtime in Calgary

What does that even mean? Well it probably means SNOW – more SNOW (and possibly wind and rain). There is something about spring and the thoughts of warmth, sunshine and green grass. It’s kind of like New Year’s resolutions all over again. We start thinking about activities we can do outside like gardening, cutting the

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It’s Not Me, It’s You

That’s what’s important here. You. (and your health) If not for you this relationship wouldn’t exist and, quite frankly, I need you so I can eat. (and I like to eat, heck I’ve even won contests …but I digress) You reading this and hopefully, coming to get a massage, means you’re probably health conscious. You’ve

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Top 5 Reasons to Get a Massage

Massage Therapy, what is it good for? Absolutely… EVERYTHING! Counting down some of my favorite top 5 reasons to get a massage. 5. IMPROVES SLEEP – lack of sleep can leave you feeling drained and unproductive at home or at work. On average, most adults need at least 7-8 hours per night to feel well

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