Signs of Alzheimer’s Present in the Blood 17 years Earlier
\A team of researchers used an immuno-infrared sensor to identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the blood up to 17 years before the first clinical symptoms appear. They analyzed blood plasma of 240 symptom-free people between 50 and 75 years old with a high risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Our New 2nd Location in North Calgary!!!
We are so happy to be able to provide the same great services in the north end of Calgary, as we have been in the SE community of Avenida over the past 4 1/2 years!! Come and see our great space in Crow Square (at the junction of 53rd...
Michelle is BACK!!!
Michelle is now available at both of our north and south locations. Her passion and focus is on infant/pediatric lymph drainage, massage for seniors and specific conditions; Parkinson’s, MS, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders. Michelle holds a special interest in providing gentle therapy through lymph drainage and massage for those who suffer...
Admissions for Alcoholic Hepatitis Rose 50% in Early Months of the Pandemic
In a new research published in Liver International, researchers report that alcohol misuse may have increased in 2020 due to the CoViD-19 pandemic. Using retrospective data they found that the number of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) admissions (e.g. alcoholic hepatitis) as a proportion of all hospitalizations was 50% higher...
Dementia: Slow walking and Memory Lapses
Motoric cognitive risk (MCR), a syndrome combining measured slow gait speed and self-reported cognitive complaints. It may be associated with dementia and other major causes of morbidity in older age. Researchers in Edinburgh studied the data of almost 50,000 people aged 60 years and older with MCR across 15...
Two Simple Maneuvers to Prevent Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension (IOH), can create a transient decrease in blood pressure and increase in heart rate. It can result in 40% of the population in dizziness, syncope, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness A new study included 22 young women (mean age 32) with a history of OH, trying simple...
Selenium Can Improve Memory and Reverse Cognitive Impairment After a Stroke
Selenium, found in nuts (e.g. Brazil nuts), grains and meats have been found to improve learning and memory and reverse cognitive impairment following. According to University of Queensland research selenium supplementation could increase neuron generation and improve cognition in elderly mice. Furthermore, learning and memory deficits of stroke returned...
Meet Our Chiropractor – Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister
Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister is an evidence-based chiropractor who strives to provide exceptional and quality care to her patients through manual treatment, education, and rehabilitation exercises. Dr. Rebecca believes it is imperative that her patients possess the self-confidence, and are equipped with the tools, to be active participants and self-advocates...
Sunday, January 30th – Gregory German of LifeCraft Hypnotherapy will be onsite at LBC to host sessions.
LifeCraft Hypnotherapy is unique in the world, the result of an intentional refinement of multiple psychotherapeutics combined over 6500 clinical hours. Through a gentle, natural healing process, you are connected with the cosmic truth of your enoughness and your ability to be free from anything in your life. The...
Experiencing the Post Holiday Sluggishness? Try Lymph Drainage Therapy
Written By Michelle Gilbert, RMT, LDT, CPMT, CIMT, CIMI Stress and the over eating during the holidays can have a negative effect on our lymphatic systems. The lymphatic system is crucial in maintaining immunity, regenerating tissues, removing toxins and draining stagnant fluids. Your lymphatic flow may need some extra...
