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July 27, 2022

Effective Essential Oils for Headaches
These studies discovered that lavender and rosemary essential oils have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation fuels physical pain from stress, resulting in severe tension and headaches. Studies also show that chamomile, peppermint, and eucalyptus oil possess similar anti-inflammatory properties that relieve headaches.
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July 26, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Topical Analgesics
It is believed that pain-relieving mechanisms of topical products cause a ‘counter-irritant effect’ – a process called “gate control” or “gating.” This means that the warming or cooling induced by the solution overrides the injury pain signals traveling to the brain
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May 17, 2022

Disinfect and Care for Your Vinyl Covered Treatment Room Equipment
During the COVID-19 pandemic disinfection protocols became more thorough. In some instances harsh disinfectants became part of standard clinic cleaning guidelines. Because some of these chemicals can damage vinyl surfaces, it's important to use them in such a way to minimize these effects. We hope to keep surfaces very clean, but maintain the equipment's longevity.
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May 11, 2022

Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why
As cold therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, it is a useful treatment for acute pain or injuries. For chronic muscle or joint pain that has not been recently exacerbated and shows no signs of swelling or inflammation, heat therapy is generally the best option.
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May 7, 2022

Heat Therapy: The What, When, and How
What is Heat Therapy? Heat therapy – which goes by the modality name ‘Thermotherapy’ – works to increase the elasticity and core temperature of soft tissue. Applying heat to a particular area stimulates circulation and blood flow, thereby loosening joints, easing...
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April 20, 2022

10 Proven Tips for Better Sleep
Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adults age 35-64 do not get enough sleep per night? Are you or your client one of these individuals that struggle with sleep-related problems? If so, you know first hand the frustration and negative...
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February 10, 2022

Using Essential Oils: 20 Aromatherapy oils explained
An informed guide to using 40 Popular Essential Oils.
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February 9, 2022

Decoding Disinfectants: Make an Informed Decision
Most disinfecting products claim to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. However, many experts question the effectiveness of these claims and make an appeal to choose a disinfectant carefully. Cleaning and disinfecting have become a front line defense to keep...
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February 7, 2022

How to Choose Massage Table Sheets for your Clinic
Cotton flannel, microfiber, percale – so many different sheets to choose from. How do you know which one is best suited for your needs? In this detailed account, we walk you through the different fabrics, their varied qualities to help...
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