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Calgary Wellness Blog

Beyond January: Evidence-Based Strategies for New Year's Resolutions That Actually Stick

12/19/2025

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New Year's Resolutions 2026 Calgary
I've witnessed countless individuals set ambitious New Year's resolutions only to feel discouraged by February. The problem isn't a lack of willpower-it's often a lack of strategy and personalized support. This year, let's approach your health goals differently. Drawing from both evidence-based research and naturopathic principles, here are the strategies that truly work for lasting change.

Why Most Resolutions Fail (And How to Beat the Odds)
Research shows that approximately 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. The culprits? Vague goals, unrealistic timelines, and approaches that don't account for your unique physiology, and lifestyle.A one-size-fits-all approach rarely works, which is why personalized naturopathic care can be transformative.


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"Accidental Headaches"

12/12/2025

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As part of the series “After The Impact” 
Car Accident Headache Calgary
You’re at a stop sign minding your own business and WHAAM! You’re hit by another vehicle, the initial thought, is everyone ok? Second thought, I cannot believe this just happened, third thought, what now.

Let’s take a deeper look into why being hit by a 4000 lb vehicle has such detrimental effects on the human body and the headaches that emerge from its impact. 


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K is for Knee Pain: How Acupuncture Helps You Move With Ease

12/2/2025

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Knee Pain Calgary
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help, and for good reason: when your knees hurt, everything becomes harder. Walking, climbing stairs, exercising, even getting out of a chair can feel like a challenge.

Acupuncture offers a natural, safe, and effective way to reduce knee pain and improve mobility.

Why Knee Pain Happens
Knee pain can show up for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it’s from an old injury that never quite healed. Other times it’s from overuse, cold exposure, arthritis, and wear and tear. The knee is a major weight-bearing joint, so even minor imbalances, swelling, or tension in the surrounding muscles can affect how it feels.
Regardless of the cause, most people with knee pain experience stiffness, difficulty bending or straightening the joint, aching with activity, or swelling that comes and goes.


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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. Shreya Mistry, ND
    • Dr. Salma Maitha, DC, DOMP
    • Lindsay Vajta, RMT
    • 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
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      • 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
        • Indian 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
      • Supportive Cancer Care
      • Cosmetic Acupuncture
      • Microneedling
      • Chinese Herbs
    • Manual Osteopathy >
      • Light Therapy
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      • Fertility & Prenatal Acupuncture
      • Prenatal Massage
      • Postnatal Massage
    • Supportive Cancer Care >
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      • Mastectomy & Top Surgery Massage
      • Supportive Care with Acupuncture
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