Inside The Polished Apple

We love to see kids at Elan Family Wellness Centre! Not only do we have Family Days once a month (usually the last Wednesday/ Thursday of the month), but we also have a monthly talk on some of the more common concerns we see with kids.  From physical stressors such as prolonged sitting, backpack and tech use (text neck!), and reduced (or repetitive) physical movement and exercise, to emotional and chemical stressors (social stress, foods, etc), our spine and neurological development are affected from an early age. Learning about our physical imbalances can allow the opportunity to make early corrections. During our workshop we will engage in exercises to test ourselves physically through balance, senses and coordination, which you can take home to check your kids! An efficient nervous system is a key part of healthy development for kids. Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00PM No charge but please RSVP at 403 217 5577. Held at #48, 7930 Bowness Rd NW 

Thank you to Dr Robert Clarke for this post on Mindfulness for our May Theme. Dr Rob is a Network Spinal Analysis and SomatoRespiratory Practitioner with Elan.  Mindfulness... This is something we all strive for, to be mindful of others, of the environment, of ourselves.  So if most of us want more mindfulness, why is it such a challenge for many? The key reason is that our nervous systems are dominated by survival energy. With our fast pace of life, financial pressures, and information overload, it's not surprising we get stuck in “fight or flight” mode. While in this state, blood supply to the frontal lobe of our brains in decreased, lowering our ability to be mindful as an ongoing practice. One of the first things we observe when you receive care is a shift in breathing patterns that indicates a shift from survival mode and reacting, to a place of thriving where your nervous system is open to learning and growth. This thriving space is the place of mindfulness.   Breathing