A lot of people don’t drink as much water as they should each day. Experts say the human body is comprised of approximately 60% water and each person should be drinking at least 8 cups of fresh water per day but most don’t even have 1 cup. A lot of people chalk it up to being busy or forgetting to …
Post Therapeutic Massage Therapy Self-Care
You just had the BEST massage of your life. (Of course you did, because you came to see us at Active Back to Health Center). You feel relaxed, rejuvenated, balanced and that back that was giving you grief feels almost pain free! Time for a nap! WRONG!! Here are 5 of the most common things I advise my patients to …
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Massage
Massage Therapy, what is it good for? Absolutely… EVERYTHING! Counting down some of my favourite 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 rested. Due to stress or …
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 series of cups) that is …
Holiday Massage Gift Certificates
With the holidays approaching so quickly, this is just a reminder that we have massage therapy gift certificates for sale. What better way to show a loved one that you care about them and their health! Treat them to a massage by purchasing a massage therapy gift certificate! Available at our front desk during office hours. Contact our office today …
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 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce, or substitute regular …
Kids Say the Funniest Things
By Liz Ruggles, RMT Those of us that are parents or even grandparents truly understand the concept of the phrase “time flies”. We are always told “kids grow up way too fast” and being a parent myself, I am way too familiar with how true that is. My kids, Nick and Layla, are both teenagers now! TEENAGERS! Excuse me for …
HOT vs. COLD TREATMENT
by Liz Ruggles RMT My patients often wonder and ask me whether to use heat or cold after they feel pain. My general rule of thumb is to think about what each is designed to do. ICE is usually used to reduce inflammation, which includes redness, swelling, pain, heat, and/or loss of movement . Applying ice to the affected area will …
Planet Organic’s Cosmic Cookie Recipe
Blog by: Liz Ruggles I’m not sure about you, but I have a wicked sweet tooth. It’s very hard for me to pass on anything sweet, even though I’ve been trying really hard to exercise and eat right. Last month I went into a Planet Organic Health Food Store and they had some cookie samples. YES! Healthy cookie samples. NO! …
Tips To Prevent/Relieve Shin Splints ~ by Liz Ruggles
Ah, the dreaded shin splints. We’ve all experienced pain in the front of our lower legs before, due to exercise. Recently, I too fell victim to this pain, by literally jumping into skipping rope for a new workout routine without the proper shoes and not warming up my legs enough. So what are shin splints? Medically known as Medial Tibial …
