The Outer Line as Guardian of the Inner: a Neuroevolutionary and Classical Perspective on the 3-cun Urinary Bladder Line in Chinese Medicine

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In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), certain anatomical and theoretical structures captivate both the imagination and intellect of students. Among them, the Urinary Bladder (UB) channel’s dual trajectories along the spine—at 1.5 cun and 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline—invite both reverence and curiosity. Particularly, the outer line at 3 cun appears … Continue reading The Outer Line as Guardian of the Inner: a Neuroevolutionary and Classical Perspective on the 3-cun Urinary Bladder Line in Chinese Medicine

PODCAST ‼️ BioMechanics ~ Part 1

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Click here to find the episode!In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss aspects of alignment/body mechanics, and how it leads to chronic pain.  Gait is also a prominent topic as it greatly pertains to overall body structure and alignment. Forrest chimes in with some great insight about orthotics, since he has added orthotic design … Continue reading PODCAST ‼️ BioMechanics ~ Part 1

PODCAST ‼️ Self Care Strategies to Relieve Stress

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Is your mental health stressed and overloaded?  Are you always in a position of helping others, to the point where it is affecting your health - while causing stress, anxiety, and even depression? Do you feel fatigued, overwhelmed, or, on the verge of burnout? Are you looking for strategies on how to care for yourself, … Continue reading PODCAST ‼️ Self Care Strategies to Relieve Stress

Sciatica ~ the Most Misunderstood Pain Symptom

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Numbness down the leg is an extremely common symptom I see in clinic. A great number of patients will say “l have sciatica”. Is it, though? First off, let’s define sciatica. Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched somewhere along its pathway. It’s important to add here, there are many nerves that go down … Continue reading Sciatica ~ the Most Misunderstood Pain Symptom

PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

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Click here to listen to the episode. Deep Tissue Massage is all the rage.  "No pain, no gain" has become a term that echoes through the offices of therapists everywhere.  When we are talking about acute or chronic pain, are painful treatments the only way we can attain muscle, tendon, and ligament release. In this … Continue reading PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

PODCAST Alert: Is Rest Best? Discussing Acute/Chronic Pain, & the Outdated “RICE” Protocol

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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/health-full/id1713832022?i=1000647348042 Pain and injuries are terrible, and whether you choose to rest - or move, it can massively affect your healing trajectory. Whether it's your brain, muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones - our bodies need movement, circulation, and range of motion - in order to heal.  In this guest episode, we have scouted out industry professional … Continue reading PODCAST Alert: Is Rest Best? Discussing Acute/Chronic Pain, & the Outdated “RICE” Protocol

Q & A with Monica: “Why Does My Pain Get Worse at Night?”

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Happy Family Day to you all! Now, to answer a very common question I hear in clinic…. “Why does my pain get worse at night?” According to Chinese Medicine, during the day, the blood is moving and circulating through the body as we go through our daily activities. At night, our blood is less active. … Continue reading Q & A with Monica: “Why Does My Pain Get Worse at Night?”

Podcast ~ The Mysteries of Osteopathy

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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-health-full-150399711 In this episode, Forrest and Monica dive into questions that patients have been asking them about Osteopathy, since they started practicing.What is Cranial Osteopathy?  What is Visceral Manipulation? Why is motility and mobility important?These are just a few of the topics that you're learn about.  See below for detail of the topics discussed. Intro  … Continue reading Podcast ~ The Mysteries of Osteopathy

Scraping at Home

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https://youtube.com/shorts/VwW5PnS3uEk?feature=shared Learn how to achieve pain relief at home with Scraping (Gua Sha). Scraping is a beneficial technique to reorganize scar tissue, bring toxins out of muscles, improve blood circulation, and promote healing. This technique has been used for thousands of years in China. It has become popular in modern Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, and Alternative Medicine … Continue reading Scraping at Home

Q & A with Monica Ander: Athletic Taping

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Q: Will taping make my body create a false stability?” A: This is the most common concern I hear. When considering a treatment plan for patients, I’m constantly considering short and long term outcomes. For example, if someone is in chronic pain because of instability, and I think taping can help, the priority is to … Continue reading Q & A with Monica Ander: Athletic Taping