Higher Health Acupuncture & Massage Therapy Clinic

Please take notice that King street roundabout is blocked off because of road construction today. Please take Hospital street exit, Fitzgerald Ave to get to Higher Health today!!

Yesterday, the Province began rehabilitation work of a 10 km stretch of Hwy. 63 from Beacon Hill to Confederation Way. Crews are removing the top layer of asphalt (milling) and repaving sections of Hwy. 63 through Fort McMurray.

During construction, there will be alternating lane closures and minor delays. The Province is advising drivers to plan ahead and obey all posted signage and speed limits. Construction is taking place from 9 am – 9 pm and is anticipated to take two weeks to complete.

Check 511 Alberta for up-to-date information on this work, including traffic delays. Call 511, download the app or visit their website: https://ow.ly/noLB50ZwmZ6

Higher Health will be closed Monday August 3 for the civic holiday.
We will still be checking the voicemail and email and doing reminder calls in the morning.
Have a great long weekend. See ya Tuesday!!
Health

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body, yet it’s one of the nutrients I see people overlooking the most. Our bodies run on minerals!!! Every cell in your body relies on minerals like magnesium, sodium and potassium to communicate. Minerals help your nerves fire, your muscles contract and relax, your heart beat, and your body produce energy. Without enough minerals, these everyday processes don’t work as efficiently. The body is incredibly smart. It can make do with less, but when magnesium is in short supply, it doesn’t just shut down. It prioritizes the most important jobs first in order to keep us alive now, instead of keeping us healthy decades from now. Secondary functions that are not essential for survival will begin to suffer when magnesium gets low. Hormones, thyroid function, bone health, muscle recovery, skin, hair, nails, and even reproduction and fertility may not get the support they need because we can live with these being suboptimal. And there are many reasons causing low magnesium. 1. we are eating way more processed foods that we used to and consuming less magnesium rich foods 2. chronic stress increases our bodies demand for magnesium. 3. Certain medications contribute to magnesium loss or reduced absorption. 4. Pregnancy increases magnesium requirements because you’re growing an entire human. 5. modern life also exposes us to more environmental stressors than in previous generations.
if you’re constantly dealing with muscle tension, headaches, poor sleep, anxiety, fatigue, constipation, or your trying to conceive, a good quality magnesium is one of the first nutrients worth paying attention to.
if you’re curious about whether your mineral levels may be affecting your health, a Hair Trace Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can provide a deeper look at your mineral patterns and help guide a personalized plan.
sometimes the missing piece isn’t another medication or whatever the latest health craze is, it is giving your body, the MINERALS it needs to do what it was designed to do.
If you’d like to learn more about HTMA or your wondering whether it’s right for you, send me a message. I’d be happy to chat.
Dr. Amanda Gergely DAc

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body, yet it's one of the nutrients I see people overlooking the most.

I work with women every day who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are recovering after having a baby. When I ask if they're taking a good quality magnesium supplement, I'd estimate only about 25% are.

The reason this matters is simple.... Our bodies run on MINERALS!!!!!!

Every cell in your body relies on minerals like Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium to communicate.

They help your nerves fire, your muscles contract and relax, your heart beat, and your body produce energy. Without enough minerals, these everyday processes don't work as efficiently.

The body is incredibly smart and can make do with less, but when magnesium is in short supply, it doesn't shut down. It prioritizes the MOST important jobs first in order to keep us alive now, instead of keeping us healthy decades from now.
Priority number 1 is we need to keep your heart beating, your brain functioning, your breathing steady, and your blood pressure regulated.

Over time, though, secondary functions that are not essential for survival will begin to suffer. Hormone balance, thyroid function, bone health, muscle recovery, skin, hair, nails, even reproduction and fertility may not get the support they need because we can live with these being suboptimal.

You may wonder WHY are so many people running low on magnesium?

1. We eat more processed foods and fewer magnesium-rich whole foods today
2. Chronic stress increases our body's demand for magnesium
3. Inflammation and certain medications contribute to magnesium loss or reduce absorption
4. Pregnancy increases magnesium requirements because you're growing an entire human
5. Modern life also exposes us to more environmental stressors than previous generations.

If you're constantly dealing with muscle tension, headaches, poor sleep, anxiety, fatigue, constipation, or you're trying to conceive, A good quality Magnesium is one of the first nutrients worth paying attention to.

If you're curious about whether your mineral levels may be affecting your health, a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can provide a deeper look at your mineral patterns and help guide a personalized plan.

Sometimes the missing piece isn't another medication or whatever the latest health craze is, it is giving your body the MINERALS it needs to do what it was designed to do.

If you'd like to learn more about HTMA or you're wondering whether it's right for you, send me a message. I'd be happy to chat -Dr. Amanda Gergely

The Power of Massage!!
Pain isn’t always just about tight muscles, it’s also about how your nervous system is processing pain signals.
Therapeutic touch helps calm the nervous system, encouraging your body to shift out of ‘fight or flight’ and into a state of rest and recovery, And this is when the healing can begin.
Massage therapy isn’t just about feeling good for an hour. It’s about helping your body feel safe enough to calm the nervous system, which leads to letting go of tension, reduced pain and improved function.

After being a valued member of the Higher Health team, Hope is moving on to begin an exciting new chapter in Athabasca.
While we’re sad to see her go, we’re incredibly grateful for the care, compassion, and dedication she has shown to her clients throughout her time with us. She has made an impact on all her clients at Higher Health, and we know she’ll continue to make a positive impact in her new community.
Please join us in wishing Hope all the very best as she embarks on this exciting new adventure. We are so proud of her and thankful for everything she has contributed to Fort McMurray.
Thank you, Hope, for being such an important part of our team. We wish you happiness, success, and all the best in Athabasca, you’ll be missed!
Hopes last day was June 30, if you have an appointment booked with her in July we will be calling you to reschedule it with another therapist.

Meet Registered Massage Therapist Kim
Kim started at Higher Health back in 2021, she took a brief hiatus and moved to Calgary but came back in 2024. Kim works during the day and offers Deep tissues, relaxation, therapeutic and prenatal massage.