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Meet Erica Cook, interiors expert, mother and ray of sunshine who battled everyday pain and you wouldn’t have even known it.

(Photo by Jamie Holt)

Introducing Erica Cook established Interior Designer here in Calgary, Alberta. Erica Cook got her start working with Sarah Richardson Design in her private firm as well as on her HGTV shows, Design Inc and Sarah’s House. She has since been known as a lifestyle and entertaining expert as well as a source for simple and stylish DIY projects. Faced with everyday pain, Erica had up until this point –

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Does no pain really equal no gain? Not from Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor Jo’s perspective

If you benefit from physical therapy education with a few good laughs, not to mention… PUPPIES, Dr. Jo might just be your new favorite YouTube obsession! She’s a Physical Therapist and online sensation who has a thoughtful approach to pain management that challenges the “no pain, no gain” mentality when it comes to treatment. We were honored to share her straightforward approach to care and her commitment to safely treating pain and fostering wellness. Find out her thoughts on far infrared technology,

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How Thermotex manages pain on Modern Living with kathy ireland

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Celebrate National Pet Day & give the gift that gives back by supporting North American shelters!

National Pet Day reminds us to cherish the animals that enrich our lives while acknowledging the plight of those awaiting forever homes. It’s the perfect time to show your favorite furry friend an extra bit of love and support organizations that offer safe shelter to animals in need.

Did you know that ~6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year? Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized.

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Pet-Centered Animal Care with Dr. Dekens of Montgomery Village Veterinary Clinic & Dekens Housecall Services

We were lucky enough to talk to veterinarian Dr. Dekens of Montgomery Village Veterinary Clinic & Dekens Housecall Services about pet-centered animal care. They answer some of our questions about alternative therapies for pets, multi-modal methodologies to healing and what to look for in a veterinarian. Their approach is truly unique, and deeply centered on relationships and pet centered care.

Hey there Dr. Dekens, thanks for chatting with us! Can you tell us a bit about your services and philosophy at Montgomery Village Veterinary Clinic &

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Meet Ginger, single mother to Juvenile arthritis ‘warrior’, Slade

Ginger has loved horses for as long as she can remember, and her daughter, Slade, grew up on horseback. Before Slade could even ride, she was with her mother in barns and stables while Ginger worked. Slade is now five years old, and has been diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis (JA). Having played an incredible role in Ginger and Slade’s lives, Thermotex was honored to talk to Ginger who shared the story of her daughter’s strength and their family’s journey with JA.

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Get Personal with Thermotex Far Infrared Heat Therapy

Did you know that Thermotex carries a versatile personal line of far infrared products for all types of pain? Watch now to view Thermotex in use and learn how individuals managing pain can experience treatments right from the comfort of home.

As the industry leader in medical grade infrared heat therapy, Thermotex provides safe, effective and expert technology that helps to relieve pain where it originates. Penetrating 10x deeper than regular heat pads,

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Recovering from pain-filled sleepless nights with Thermotex: Marina’s story

Tell me about yourself, and about your journey with pain?

I have rheumatoid arthritis in every joint except my hip and back – I even have it in my jaw and eyes. As the disease progressed, I was taking in excess of ten Extra Strength Advil every day, which barely helped to address my pain and still left me unable to sleep at night. The doctor that I had at the time told me there was nothing to be done and I would just have to learn to live with the pain.

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Placekicker for the CFL, Rene Paredes chats with Thermotex about pressures of repetitive movement and his experience as a high performance athlete

We were incredibly excited to talk to Rene Paredes, a placekicker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) about his pain management strategies and what wellness means for a high level athlete. Paredes attended training camp with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2010 and 2011 and was signed by the Stampeders on July 4, 2011. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in Pierrefonds, Quebec.

T: Hey Rene,

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Re-Imagining Life After Arthritis- Leola’s Story

How did Arthritis affect your life?

I was very active in my youth. I loved being in the mountains, spending every weekend I could hiking and skiing. It wasn’t until my forties that I began to experience pain from Arthritis. Arthritis runs in my family, so when I started to suffer the effects of it, I had accepted pain as a part of aging. I thought it was normal! I was frustrated that I wasn’t able to engage in the activities I used to love,

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