Happy Father’s day to all you Dads, Step-Dads, Big Brothers & positive role models…enjoy your special day!
Happy Father’s day to all you Dads, Step-Dads, Big Brothers & positive role models…enjoy your special day!
When injured, the key is to act quickly to minimize downtime. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) treats inflammation, provides deep-tissue therapy, and accelerates pain relief to help you get back in the game quickly.
Low level lasers have been proven to be a remarkably safe, effective, painless, and medication-free therapy option for many decades now.
With low level laser therapy, a visible coherent light is applied to specific acupuncture points of the body (ears, hands, feet, etc.). Acupuncture points are access points to the body’s energy path ways called “meridians”. This light energy passes through the layers of the skin at these points and is received within the cell membrane by specific receptors. This causes an increase in the energy in the cell which jump-starts changes that positively stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms to restore energy and re-balance the body.
Low level lasers are also known as “cold” lasers, meaning that they do not have a thermal effect and are used to stimulate tissue rather than destroy it. The “cold” laser does not cause any tissue damage because healthy cells exhibit weak or no effects from the low-power laser while unhealthy cells exhibit strong effects. Low level lasers have been used for many years on sports injuries, arthritic joints, neuropathic pain syndromes, back and neck pain.
These treatments usually take about 10 minutes and should be applied two or more times a week. The ease of using the laser and the speed with which injuries respond are key features of LLLT.
Next time you find yourself on the sidelines with an injury, check out low level laser therapy. This non-invasive, sterile, drug-free treatment will have you back on track in no time!
Laser therapy operates on the principle similar to acupuncture, but without needles. Here at Calgary Laserworks we use a low level laser (cold laser) instead of needles to target key energy points on the body. The procedures are non-invasive, non-thermal, safe, pain-free, affordable, and have great results!
Here are the answers to a few common questions asked by first-time laser clients.
During treatment patients always say that they do not feel anything. Low level laser therapy is, in reality, very safe and painless. Low power lasers do not have the effect of warming the skin, but there are few who might perceive a very slight heat during the treatment. Other patients do experience a very light tingling feeling while having the therapy, but these patients usually have a more severe condition.
The laser is placed on the body around the ears, nose, hands and wrist.
The first appointment takes approximately one hour, however if you have any questions it can take a little more than an hour.
Subsequent treatments depend upon the history and severity of the condition. Treatments can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 15 to 30 minutes. Usually the treatment is being administered in small or short quantities over time.
Most people feel relaxed and calm. The points around the ears, nose, hand and wrist are stimulated, and with stimulation, endorphins are released. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good hormones that trigger a positive feeling in the body.
Initial results can be felt hours after each session and you will feel the results for days. With every scheduled visit there is a cumulative effect so a whole new relief will be noticed.
Results are permanent for acute conditions where there is lesser damage to tissues or body organs. However, for some serious conditions, there is a possibility that some symptoms may reoccur. In these more severe cases it is suggested that a booster treatment be given twice a year.
With respect to smoking, because of the complexities of the psychological side of the addiction, no one can force you to stop smoking. We can however, help you eliminate the withdrawal and physical cravings with the use of the low level laser, allowing you to become a non-smoker in the easiest possible way. We will give you information to help eliminate your emotional desire to smoke and some nutritional guidelines to help you body to detoxify quickly. As long as you want to quit we can make it easy for you.
Of course, this depends upon the severity of the condition, your age, your general health and the length of time you’ve had the problem. The more serious the condition is, the more treatment will be required. Each client’s situation is unique and will usually require a number of treatments over a period of time. At the initial appointment and assessment, a number of sessions will be recommended.
We guarantee that we will provide our services as promised, however, we DO NOT offer a money back guarantee.
Give us a call today at 403-301-3730 to discover how laser treatments can help you!
“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”
– Anonymous
Wishing all the Moms out there a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend.
– The Calgary LaserWorks Team
Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment.
It is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.
Visit Earth Day Canada:
http://earthday2015.ca/earthday2015/
Check out this video. It’s a beautiful reminder of what an amazing planet we live on!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zpV2uRn0V0
The origins of reflexology can be traced back may thousands of years. Many civilizations and cultures have used this ancient form of healing throughout history. The main principle of reflexology that has evolved with time and research is that the feet mirror the body.
In the early 30”s, Dr Riley had a physiotherapist in his office called Eunice Ingham. Dr. J. Riley taught the reflex technique to his wife Elizabeth and Eunice Ingham. Eunice Ingham became engrossed in zone therapy. With the aid of visiting Chinese doctors, who gave her documentation illustrating how the Chinese perceive the feet to mirror the body, she started equating areas on the feet with the anatomy of the body and drew up detailed foot charts.
Eunice Ingham’s work became more and more reflex based but, confusingly, she continued to use the term “zone therapy” for some time. She found that not only did “zone therapy” relieve pain but it also promoted healing. Over the course of her work she changed the term from “zone therapy” to “compression massage” and finally settled with “reflexology“.
Stress Reduction
When we are stressed our body’s defences break down and we become more susceptible to illness and disease. Reflexology can assist in reducing stress by generating deep tranquil relaxation, helping the body balance itself and allowing healing energy to flow.
Improved Circulation
Blood needs to flow freely throughout the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the cells and removing the waste products of metabolism and other toxins. By reducing stress and tension, reflexology allows the cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally and easily.
Improved Immune System
Reflexology stimulates the lymphatic system thus reducing risk of infection. It cleanses the body of toxins and impurities and also stimulates the production of endorphins, leading to an improved immune system and sense of well-being.
Increased Energy
Reflexology revitalizes energy throughout the body by relaxing and opening up the energy pathways.
Relief is only an appointment away. Call 403-301-3730 to arrange a reflexology appointment.
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Easter – a wonderful and most beautiful celebration of spring and rebirth.
Wishing you a peaceful Easter weekend.
Almost everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Excessive stress is directly linked to anxiety and depression. The emotional effects of anxiety may include feelings of irritability, restlessness, trouble concentrating, feeling tense or jumpy, anticipating the worst, or even apprehension or dread.
Sound familiar?
When your stress levels become overwhelming your physical, psychological and emotional health are greatly compromised. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body and can lead to serious health problems. It can raise your blood pressure, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, and suppress your immune system.
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) reduces feelings of stress and its associated physiological effects. It has a wonderfully calming and relaxing effect on the central and peripheral nervous systems and it promotes a feeling of relaxation and well-being by triggering the brain to restart the natural, normal release of endorphins in an easy and very consistent manner. The treatment also reduces unnecessary and potentially harmful over production of cortisone and adrenaline.
Low level lasers have been proven to be a remarkably safe, painless, and medication-free therapy option for many decades now. Isn’t it time for you to consider a new option?
Calgary Laserworks will help you jump-start your new, relaxed, centered life with low level laser therapy. Call at 403-301-3730 to learn more!
Family Day is a day to take part in activities aimed at the whole family.
There are plenty of fun things to do with your family right here in Calgary for the Family Day holiday Monday February 16th. There is no shortage of activities downtown or in the burbs for people to explore.
If you love the outdoors, consider a day on the slopes or a skate on the pond, an afternoon at the zoo or on the pathways, to name a few.
Or maybe you prefer the indoors and that’s OK too! There are tons of things from which to choose. You could play board games at home, catch a movie, walk the mall, enjoy a concert, or even have a blast learning at the Science Centre.
For those who just love to kick back you could share a chat over a special coffee, or enjoy a leisurely meal at your favourite hangout. Whatever you do, celebrate in style…
Make your Family Day long weekend fun, full of belly laughter, amazing and memorable. After all, that’s why this one’s dedicated to families everywhere…
Calgary Laserworks wishes everyone a safe & enjoyable Family Day Holiday.
Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body including the heart and blood vessels. The nicotine in smoke raises your blood pressure, speeds up your heart rate, harms the inside of your blood vessels and reduces the amount of oxygen your heart gets.
Every cigarette you smoke makes you more likely to get heart disease. Any amount of smoking, even light smoking or occasional smoking does damage. Roughly 1 out of 5 deaths from heart disease is directly related to smoking.
Your odds of getting heart disease or high blood pressure will drop. After 1 to 2 years of not smoking, you’ll be much less likely to get heart disease. You’ll feel so much better physically and psychologically and, you’ll be so proud of yourself for breaking the habit.
There are alternatives to the traditional ways of breaking the habit. Laser therapy has proven to be a highly effective, non-invasive and safe method.
We will support and work with you when you need it the most. Call Calgary Laserworks today for options and information about how laser treatments can help you quit smoking.