Hooked On Caffeine? 4 Coffee Alternatives for Better Health

February 20th, 2012


Caffeine, and its partner in crime coffee, is one of the most used (and abused) drugs available today. It also holds the distinction of being one of the few socially acceptable drugs that we consume everywhere, every day. But, just as cigarettes were regarded in the early 20th century, the fact that “everybody does it” [...]



You Are What You Eat: Adding Brain-Boosting Foods into Your Diet

February 8th, 2012


During the winter months, it’s easy to start feeling a “fuzzy” sensation come over you, especially late in the day when the sun starts to go down at much too early an hour. Despite the winter blues and the afternoon blahs, though, brain function is an important factor in a healthy lifestyle that should be [...]



Natural Remedies for Seasonal Affective Disorder

January 25th, 2012


Here we are in the middle of winter, and the all-too-common issue of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has begun to impact us. Even though the weather and temperatures have been exceptionally mild here in the Edmonton area so far, it’s the short days that really begin to wear us down. Especially for those of us [...]



Natural Ways to Quit Smoking

January 11th, 2012


With the New Year upon us, the yearly resolution to quit smoking will likely cross many minds. It’s no wonder that this happens as the statistics against smoking are clear and staggering. Consider the following: In 2010, 17% of Canadians over age 15 identified themselves as smokers. Each year, smoking is the direct cause of [...]



Yoga for Back Pain

December 20th, 2011


The holidays are a busy and stressful time for us all. Between the mounting pressure to attend school plays and dance recitals, office & neighborhood party invitations, family gatherings and other events that mark the winter months, taking the time to work out is often just not possible. Yoga is a great alternative (and addition) [...]



Cold Weather Comfort Foods Done Healthy

December 7th, 2011


The colder weather ushered in throughout November and December means many wonderful changes begin to take place. The holiday season begins, bringing families together and snow sports start to occupy our weekends, but the bounty of summer produce begins to fade from our minds and our diets. However, eating well, especially through the integration of [...]



4 Drug-Free Ways to Reduce Anxiety

November 17th, 2011


For most people in modern society, a diagnosis of any sort of mental health disorder means only one treatment option: drugs. While the advent and use of drugs for some cases of mental illness are completely called for and really the only option, the majority of those suffering with problems such as generalized anxiety disorder [...]



Acupuncture Treatments for Children

November 9th, 2011


This week, Nadia demonstrated how acupuncture can be helpful for both children and adults in a few short videos. Sometimes children are nervous about needles, but they can still get the benefits of acupuncture treatments through cupping and gua sha. Take a look at the following videos to see how these pediatric acupuncture treatments work. [...]



Please fill out our Customer Survey

November 9th, 2011


We’re running a customer survey until December 9th because we’d like to know what you think! How can we serve you better? Please take 5 minutes to fill out our short survey and give us the details we need to make your experience with Muscle Elements even better. When you fill out the survey, you’ll [...]



Creating a Healthy Workplace

November 8th, 2011


Making sure you stay physically healthy on the job is an issue that often takes a backseat to what needs to be done right now. But it really is an issue that needs your attention; you could unknowingly be creating pain points in your body, just by sitting at your desk a certain way. Here [...]