Known to the Chinese as the Stone of Heaven, jade has always been a prized gemstone in many parts of the world. It has been used by the Africans, Egyptians and the Mayans as a massage and meditation tool for over 7000 years.

With allergy season approaching, we wanted to share some breathing exercises to help alleviate some of the discomfort. As well, we believe that understanding what sinuses are, how they work, and what effects them will help you understand why these exercises are so effective.

Studies suggested that acupuncture could inhibit pain transmission to the central nervous system by stimulating different types of afferent fibers. Acupuncture was also found to be able to facilitate the release of some pain suppressors including endorphins, which are opiate chemical substances, within the central nervous system.

In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is linked to the belief that disease is caused by disruptions to the flow of energy - Qi, in the body.

It’s true that many of us have very busy, stressful and time consuming careers which don't allow us to get up and move as often as we should. However, research has found that taking routine movement breaks increase work efficiency, job satisfaction and overall quality of work.

As pregnancy progresses, it is important to note that your posture shifts to redistribute the weight of your growing baby. This usually results in tightness in the lower back, neck and chest. If you are experiencing any pain, stiffness or discomfort, stretching can help alleviate pain during pregnancy and improve your range of motion.

Low level laser or light therapy is a treatment that utilizes specific types of light to interact with tissue. It is used to eliminate pain and promote healing for a variety of medical conditions.

This is a nice sampling of speech-related comments from parents that I’ve heard over the years and each comment has value. Read on to understand when speech errors matter and when to relax.

When looking at a developmental speech chart, your child’s speech or intelligibility is delayed beyond what is considered ‘typical’

An OMD is an atypical pattern of functioning involving the lips, tongue, jaw, and facial muscles. The tongue has a proper position in the mouth. If something causes the tongue to develop a different resting position and swallow pattern, an OMD will occur.

Summertime is often a time of year where people spend more time being outside and active. When introducing a new activity, or starting up an activity that you set aside during the winter months, it’s important to start slow in order to avoid injury.

Neck problems are often the result of poor postural habits. When the head sits in front of the midline of our body and the shoulders are frequently rotated inward, a muscle strain pattern is created in the upper back and neck.

Gardening days can be physically straining to the body, so some essential maintenance can grow a long way. Before getting your fingers dirty, check out our tips!