Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for treating physical and psychological conditions and has been employed for thousands of years. It can help ease common complaints such as sleeplessness, stress, headache, muscle pain, tiredness, depression, insomnia, asthma, flu and anxiety. Essential oils can have relaxing, energizing, antifungal, antibacterial and/or cleansing properties.   How are […]

Since ancient times, the healing properties of hot water have been recognized. Water was seen as a spiritual purifier and was heated to different temperatures and applied to the skin to produce various reactions throughout the body. Water continues to be used for healing today as a complement to traditional hands-on physical therapy. Modern hydrotherapy […]

The average adult requires 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Yet, 1 in 5 people experiences some kind of sleep reduction that interferes with their rest (insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, stressful thoughts, etc.). Without adequate sleep, these folks may experience depression, anxiety, asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart attack, coronary heart disease, […]

Home shows can seem like a fun way to conveniently check out all the big-ticket items you’ve been thinking about in one place. But, over the years, we’ve heard from many Calgarians who were dissatisfied with their experience of buying their first hot tub through a home show. Many of these homeowners had always dreamed […]

There’s a lot to love about yoga! The gentle stretch as you push your previous limit. The wellness culture of mindfulness that makes you feel good body and mind. And, of course, simply participating as part of a community and tradition is something that many Canadians crave. Unfortunately, as the snow comes down and our […]