Dealing with back pain

Hey guys!

I've yet to visit a chiropractic clinic myself because I, along with many others, are unsure of the benefits that a chiropractor can offer. I find myself asking questions like whether or not chiropractic is actually scientifically based. I'm a firm believer, however, in massage therapy and physiotherapy, which I believe are closer to chiropractic than any other practice.

When I hurt my back I usually visit an Edmonton massage therapist and get the usual treatment, which leaves me feeling better. But I find myself becoming more and more curious about seeing a chiropractor and having them do some work on me.

As a nursing student, I know that my body is constantly working to heal itself, and that given the best environment and healthy conditions, it will do that job well. So having that knowledge, the idea of a chiropractor adjusting joints and relieving pressure on my spine seems quite inciting. I know that I have bad posture from having to constantly be sitting at both work and school for long periods of time, consequently I ball up all of this tension and gas into pockets that need to be released and cracked. I have a bad habit of cracking my fingers, so I know first hand the relief of having joints cracked and released. Having a professional do it on my spine is an attractive thought, and welcomed after this entire week of back pain.

After a read through RedefinedHealth.com, I was left with a better understanding of chiropractic practice, and was less hesitant to set up a meeting with their office in order to explore it. They explained what makes chiropractics effective, and dispelled a few myths about it that I was skeptic of, such as whether or not I had thrown my back "out" at such a young age.
Needless to say, I am excited for my first visit to the chiropractor, and I look forward to the relief on my back.

Divorce is costly for everyone involved

Hey everyone!
About a month ago I was talking with my aunt about her life because I knew that she was going through some troubling times. She lives in Calgary, so I don't get to see her all that often.


She shared with me that she was separated from her husband of ten years, Joe. I wasn't too close with Joe at all, but I felt so horrible for my aunt. She told me that she was working with a Calgary divorce lawyer, and that they were going through the necessary steps to ensure that she gets everything sorted out. Apparently Joe was more in favor of a lawyer assisted negotiation for the upcoming divorce. I didn't know a whole lot about that, but my aunt told me that she would not only would she have to deal with the heartbreak of divorce, Joe was now making her show up to court for a lengthy back and forth negotiation where she would need to work with her lawyer and present her stance, then argue for it in an attempt to reach some sort of middle ground.


The entire time she explained all of this, all I could think about was my nephew and niece, who I know really love both of their parents. I imagine that it will be difficult for my aunt to be cooperative with Joe after this entire ordeal is said and done, and that will be at the detriment of the children. Co-parenting is an option that my aunt is working through with her lawyer. I searched around and learned a bit more about all of the troubles and tribulations that come along with divorce, but was glad to know that law offices in Calgary, such as McNeillFamilyLaw.ca, work with families and spouses carefully and respectfully in order to minimize the emotional and financial cost of divorce on the whole family.

Should I get a nose job or just get fillers?

After a long conversation with my roommate and best friend MJ, I am actually considering getting work done to my nose. To me, the nose is one of the most - if not the most - defining feature on someone's face next to their eyes. It's the center of the entire face and probably the first thing people notice when they look at us. I've never had a problem with my own nose until I reached high school, then I started to get a little self-conscious about the way that it was growing.

The top of the bridge is a bit bumpy, which I'm sure people notice when they see me, even if nobody says it outright. 

One thing I immediately thought about when I was considering getting my nose "fixed," is that I don't want invasive and dangerous surgery done to it.

I did some searching, and found out that I can get dermal fillers in Edmonton for my nose rather than having to go under general anesthesia with the possibility for complications. I had never heard of non-surgical rhinoplasty before, but it seems exactly like something that I would be interested in because it provides me with the desired effect without having to commit to more permanent changes.

According to the website they inject fillers into the nose (in my case it would be the bridge of my nose) in order to smooth out any bumps that occur, offering a natural straight bridge without swelling or scars. Also, it only takes 20 minutes and reduces a lot of side effects and eliminates the few weeks of recovery that traditional nose jobs create.

I'm so, so glad to know that Dr. Anil Sharma of TheSharmaClinic.com offers free consultations. I'm excited to get more information and get his personal opinion of my nose and what non-surgical rhinoplasty can do for my appearance, and ultimately my self-esteem.