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Hello to all!

We hope that everyone is enjoying the nice Calgary weather while it lasts. The hours for the clinic during the festive holiday season will be:

  • Dec. 23 (Monday) - 9am -1pm
  • Dec. 24 (Tuesday) - 9am - 1pm
  • Dec. 25 & 26 - Closed
  • Dec. 27 (Friday) - 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm
  • Dec. 28 (Saturday) - 9am - 1pm
  • Dec. 30 (Monday) - 9am - 1pm
  • Dec. 31 (Tuesday)- 9am - 1pm
  • Jan. 1 - Closed
  • Jan. 2 - (Thursday) Return to Normal Hours

In this month's articles we have great articles on how spinal adjustments can help asthma, how exercise can help blood pressure, and how massage helps with fibromyalgia. We hope that everyone enjoys the newsletter and we'll see you soon.

Until next month, stay healthy and if you have any questions, please let us know.
Spineguys!

Athletics Don't Affect Girls' Growth
Many parents and coaches are concerned that intense physical training in young female athletes may slow maturity and impede growth. After all, you may notice that gymnasts, who undergo rigorous strengthening exercises, tend to be much smaller than their peers.      full story...

"The greatest discovery of any generation
Is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes."

~ Albert Schweitzer ~

FDA Issues Warning on Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
An Associated Press article dated September 20, 2002 reported that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued a warning on the use of pain killers known as acetaminophen. The most common brand of acetaminophen on the market today is the over the counter brand Tylenol.      full story...

All for One and One for All
Almost 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure (BP), and cardiovascular disease has been the primary cause of death in the U.S. for over 80 years. Studies show that reducing BP reduces risk for heart disease and death, even when lowered by only a small amount.      full story...

Benefits of massage for Fibromyalgia Patients
After receiving massage twice weekly for five weeks, fibromyalgia patients experienced improved mood and sleep, and their levels of substance P, a neurotransmitter in the pain fiber system, decreased along with tender spots throughout their bodies, according to recent research.     full story...

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Asthma Patients May Benefit From Spinal Manipulation
The above were the findings of a research project conducted in Australia where 420 patients were studied. On October 5th 2002 at the 9th International Conference on Spinal Manipulation in Toronto, Ray Hayek, Ph.D., head of the investigative team told the assembly that patients afflicted with asthma may benefit from spinal manipulation in terms of symptoms, immunological capacity, and endocrine effects.      full story...

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