Chinese medicine is an ancient study with a prehistoric past. Its first written history dates back to a time in China known as the Warring States period approximately 2400 years ago. By this time it was already a complex and comprehensive medical system complete with knowledge of anatomy & physiology, diagnostics, natural medicinals, acupoints, a large handful of treatment modalities, and pertinent lifestyle modifications in seek of restoring natural balance. It's very important to first understand that Chinese medicine is a constantly evolving practice and over the centuries and millennia it has by no means been static. We often think of China as being this one grand unified nation as we see it today, but this was not always the case. China was, and in some ways still is, a very diverse nation consisting of many different cultures, languages, religions and philosophies. Being such a large nation geographically, differences from province to province can contrast as much as the...

Everybody has a hero… That hero might be a family member or friend, or it might be a celebrity. It may be a sports star or public figure, or it may be a figure of fantasy such as a character in a movie, cartoon or comic book. Whoever, or even whatever, your hero may be does not matter so long as they are your hero. Now what makes a hero? A hero is a role model; someone who embodies and exhibits desirable character traits which inspire growth, discipline and the committed dedication towards a particular set of goals. The simplest way to describe a hero is someone that is looked up to and highly desired to be emulated. At Hero Performance Health defining your hero is the most important aspect to improving health and quality of life. We believe that without a clearly established image of who we wish to become, our tendency to achieve our goals is already imprecise and distant. We see it time and time again, those who are unhappy with their health experiencing symptoms and disease,...

Hey guys. Thanks for tuning into the Hero Performance Health Blog! I'm Dr. Kyle Ryley a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor and Therapist, as well as owner of Hero Performance Health (HPH). HPH is a Calgary-based clinic that beautifully bridges classical Chinese medicine with the newest innovations in the field. Operating out of the beautiful and luxurious Beacon Hill Chiropractic & Massage, and also treating elite gymnasts out of the Calgary Gymnastics Centre, HPH dedicates itself to providing powerful solutions to your individual health needs. The purpose of this blog is to serve as an outlet for my research and insights in the field of modern health and medicine, particularly how it pertains to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. This blog will also shed light on the very ancient and mysterious Chinese medical arts. Traditional Chinese medicine is an extensive and comprehensive system still capable of providing much more to our traditional medical understan...