Black Friday 2022
Medicine Wheel Natural Healing is excited to announce our 2022 Black Friday SALE! On Friday, November 25th from 9 am to 7 pm, visit us in-store for a BOGO Event on EVERYTHING. Buy one, get one 50% off! Prerolls, edibles, flower, and more – nothing is off limits!
Medicine Wheel in the Age of Covid: an Interview with Rob Stevenson
When the pandemic started, Alderville First Nation was entirely shut down, and all stores on the territory were completely closed for three months. With the store shuttered, Medicine Wheel had to lay off about 40 employees. All staff members were paid two weeks’ wages, and because the staff were all on payroll, they were eligible for COVID-19 financial support.
Sciatica
Symptoms Sciatica is the term for pain and unpleasant nerve sensation brought about by pressure or injury caused to the sciatic nerve which runs from the lower back down the back of the leg. Symptoms include: lower back pain, pain in rear or leg, hip pain, burning or tingling down the leg, weakness or numbness …
Restless Leg Syndrome
Symptoms Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder of the nervous system that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. People experience various sensations especially when at rest or just before falling asleep. Symptoms include: various sensations in the legs, itchiness, pins and needles, creepy crawly feelings, sleep disturbances, restlessness and inability to …
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a difficult skin condition that manifests itself as itchy, scaly, red patches of skin. It is caused by an autoimmune condition where skin cells replicate too quickly, and it is not contagious. This means that immature skin cells appear on the surface of the skin most often on the knees, elbow, or other joints, leading to discoloration and flakiness. Studies have shown that often depression and anxiety can be linked to the appearance of psoriasis as well.
PMS and Menstrual Cramping
Symptoms PMS or premenstrual syndrome is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that occur in a women’s body one to two weeks prior to her period. Over 90% of women suffer from some form of PMS, whether it is mild or severe. These symptoms are caused by hormonal changes within the body and can …
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the motor system of the central nervous system. When certain nerve cells within the brain degenerate, they can no longer send sufficient dopamine throughout the brain which in turn leads to motor control issues ranging from dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) to brady kinesia (frozen movements or inability to consciously move). Other symptoms may arise as well: tremors (in the arms, hands, or legs), stiff muscles, slow movement, problems with balance and walking, dementia and confusion, depression and general cognitive decline.
Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks myelin, which wraps around nerve fibers. This then affects how the nerves work and inhibit the fibers from sending signals correctly throughout the body. This leads to: muscle spasms and stiffness; fatigue, unusual sensations, pain, tremors, difficulty concentrating, bladder/digestive problems. …
