Your wait is over! Trucare Minor Injury & Sport Medicine Clinic, located in the Garden City area (north end of Winnipeg), is now open to treat minor injuries . We are specialized in sports or work-related injuries, sprains, fractures, and chronic pain, including neck, back, hip, and knee pain. We offer cortisone and PRP injections for joint pain, plus in-house X-ray services. A referral is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome. Inside the clinic, Trucare Mobility provides physiotherapy services as well as providing medical supplies, including crutches, braces, compression stockings, wheelchairs, walkers, and more for you and your family.
Community News
Allergy Season Is Back
Many people suffering from seasonal hypersensitivities, such as head pressure, itchy eyes, and a runny or stuffy nose this allergy season will find only temporary relief, or no relief at all, from over-the-counter remedies. Alternative approaches, such as nutritional supplementation focus on more than just symptomatic relief. They enable the body’s ability to remove existing allergens embedded in the sinus tissues, thereby minimizing the histamine and inflammatory reactions. This stops the over-production of mucus that the body makes to try and push the allergens out. Take a different approach this allergy season – treat the cause, not just the symptoms.
Planning a Special Event?
Birthdays, Bachelorette Parties, Client/Employee Appreciation, Girls Night, Retreats & More. TRANQUILITY Sound Baths & More offers immersive Sound Bath experiences for stress relief and self-discovery. Join our community events or plan a private, corporate, or collaborative session—customizable with “Add-On” modalities like Guided Meditation, Yoga (Yin, Restorative, Nidra, Chair). Perfect for celebrations, team building, or wellness retreats. Experience deep relaxation, healing, and inner peace through sound, breath, and movement. Let’s co-create a meaningful, memorable event.
Let Us Help You Quit!
Are you finally ready to get rid of your cigarettes, for good? No matter what other programs you have tried and no matter how long you have smoked, all you need is a strong desire to quit. At Smartchoice Laser, we apply a low-level laser to your body’s natural energy flow points to stimulate the release of endorphins in the body. These same chemicals are raised artificially when you smoke. Laser treatment causes the body to feel effects similar to what you get when you smoke, relieving the physical withdrawal symptoms. For most people, physical cravings will be significantly reduced or completely eradicated.
May Trivia Answers
.1 Wrinkles 2. Physical Therapy 3. Your Age.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
I choked on a carrot this morning, and all I could think of was, “I’ll bet a doughnut wouldn’t have done this to me.”
Words To Live By
“If life was always predictable there would be no room for new adventures and surprises. Be open to all possibilities today, knowing that no matter what road life presents to you, it has always got your back.” – Keith Macpherson
Clean Eating Recipe
Healthy Detox Salad. Roast 3 cups cubed butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp cumin, salt, and pepper at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, stirring halfway. Whisk ¼ cup grapeseed oil, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 minced shallot for dressing. Toss 1 bunch kale, 1 pint Brussels sprouts, roasted squash, and 1 oz. toasted pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing, mix, then fold in 1 diced avocado.
Wellness Book Club
The Complete IBS Health and Diet Guide: Includes Nutrition Information, Meal Plans and Over 100 Recipes for Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Dr. Maitreyi Raman MD MSc FRCPC, Angela Sirounis BSc RD, Jennifer Shrubsole BSc RD. This comprehensive book provides all the current information on the disorder’s possible underlying causes as well as its symptoms, clinical features and effective treatments and therapies, including both complementary and non-drug therapies.
Avoid Injury This Spring
Spring means two things: yard work and stiff, sore muscles. Stretching to prepare muscles for strenuous activities that have not been done since fall is very important. Simple things like doing arm circles, shrugging your shoulders, and touching your toes should be done before and after activity. If you do over-exert and your neck, shoulder, arm, or back pain is not going away within a week, there are natural alternatives that can help. Options such as designed nutritional formulations and NIR Therapy will reduce inflammation and stimulate muscle repair to help you recover quickly and get back to enjoying spring.
Let’s Embrace Easter Blooms!
Easter is all about the joy of blossoms, each telling a story of renewal and fresh beginnings. As we dive into spring, flowers become our playful companions, echoing the spirit of rebirth. Meet our Easter flower friends: 1) Tulips – fun and egg-shaped, they’re like nature’s way of saying “Hello, new beginnings!” 2) Easter Lily – elegant whites embody purity and the beauty of starting anew. 3) Daffodils – the early birds of spring, announcing a season full of change. 4) Easter Cactus – a burst of colors, joining the Easter party. 5) Crocus – spreading happiness and youthfulness in their early bloom. Don’t forget to spread the Easter joy – send someone you love an Easter bouquet!
