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Calgary Wellness Blog

Food Sensitivities vs. Food Allergies: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

1/23/2026

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Food Sensitivity Testing Calgary
If you’ve ever noticed that certain foods don’t sit well with you, you’re not alone. Many patients come into my practice confused about whether they’re dealing with a food allergy or a food sensitivity. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they are very different and understanding the distinction can be a powerful step toward feeling better.

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M is for Metabolic Syndrome: How Acupuncture Supports Your Health

1/21/2026

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Metabolic Syndrome Calgary
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels—that together increase the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, PCOS and type 2 diabetes. It’s a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often silently, until complications arise. While lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and stress management remain the foundation of prevention and treatment, acupuncture can be a powerful complementary therapy in supporting overall metabolic health.


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Low Back Pain with Sciatica - The New "S" Word

1/21/2026

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Sciatica Relief Calgary
Pain is one of the most debilitating factors in our health. It can be the obstacle that prevents us from moving toward our goals and stops us from enjoying life’s pleasures when it appears. One of the conditions that affects all ages, all genders, and most occupations is “Sciatica.” This is a word that we all hear, with many people experiencing it, yet not many knowing what treatment looks like, or how liberating it feels when it resolves.


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L is for Low Back Pain: Why Acupuncture Works When Other Things Haven’t

1/8/2026

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Low Back Pain Calgary
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment—and one of the most frustrating. Many patients are told their imaging is “normal,” yet they live with daily pain, stiffness, or flare-ups that limit work, sleep, and exercise.
Low back pain is rarely just a structural problem. It’s often a combination of muscle tension, nervous system irritation, inflammation, stress, and poor movement patterns. Acupuncture addresses these layers simultaneously rather than chasing a single diagnosis.


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  • Home
  • About
    • Direct Billing
    • Testimonials
    • Workshops & Classes
    • Our Wellness Blog
    • Wellness Products
    • Local YYC Partners
  • Our Practitioners
    • Dr. Susan Newman, Dr. Ac, RMT
    • Dr. Danielle Neilson, Dr. Ac
    • Dr. Melissa Collison, Dr. Ac, RMT
    • Dr. Emily Wilton, Dr. Ac, RMT
    • Dr. Shreya Mistry, ND
    • Dr. Salma Maitha, DC, DOMP
    • Kathleen Tucker, RMT
    • Bridget Jones, RMT
    • Tami Boron, RMT
    • Emeline Perrier, RMT
    • Michelle Lozada, RMT
    • Nicole Magaj, Student RMT
    • Rebecca Rowley, Art Therapist
    • Sarah Donnelly, Esthetician
    • Kaley Nelson, Esthetician
  • Services
    • Facials - Eminence Organics
    • Naturopathic Medicine >
      • Practitioner-Grade Supplements
    • Massage Therapy >
      • Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage >
        • Swedish Relaxation Massage
        • Therapeutic Massage
      • Immunity Aromatherapy Massage
      • Prenatal & Postnatal Massage >
        • Prenatal Massage
        • Postnatal Massage
      • Hot Stone Massage
      • Head & Foot Massages >
        • Head & Scalp Massage
        • Foot Massage
      • Cupping Massage
      • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
      • TMJ & Buccal Massage
      • Myofascial Massage
      • Rapid Neurofascial Reset
      • Lomi Lomi Massage
      • Mastectomy & Top Surgery Massage
      • Oncology Massage
      • Chair Massage
    • Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine >
      • Acupuncture & TCM
      • Fertility & Prenatal Acupuncture
      • Mental Health Acupuncture
      • Supportive Cancer Care
      • Cosmetic Acupuncture
      • Microneedling
      • Chinese Herbs
    • Manual Osteopathy >
      • Light Therapy
    • Fertility, Prenatal & Postnatal Treatments >
      • Fertility & Prenatal Acupuncture
      • Prenatal Massage
      • Postnatal Massage
    • Supportive Cancer Care >
      • Oncology Massage
      • Mastectomy & Top Surgery Massage
      • Supportive Care with Acupuncture
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