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It is that time of the year – cold and flu season! How do I know? I just got over a cold! Here are some tips to stay healthy this winter! – Always wash your hands before eating, after school/work, after going to any public place. You can’t keep your hands too clean! – Drink […]
Most parents are aware of the importance of a nutritious diet and regular physical exercise for their children’s health, but surprisingly, another vital aspect of our physical and mental well-being is often overlooked: SLEEP. It has long been known that sleep is critical for recovery and development of brain functions such as learning new information […]
A healthy gut is a healthy immune system. Greek physician Hippocrates said “All disease begins in the gut.” Our gut is our “second brain.” Science confirms this as fact. The gastrointestinal tract plays an extremely huge role in our health and well-being. The gut helps the immune system fight disease. Seventy percent of our immune […]
Craniosacral therapy is a popular treatment prescribed for anyone from the age of two weeks to 80 years of age. Typically practiced by osteopathic or chiropractic practitioners, craniosacral therapy uses only gentle touch to manipulate the bones of the skull, spine and sometimes pelvis. Developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger in the 1970s, craniosacral […]
Picture this: The weather is cooling down, cozy coats re-emerge, and you may be shutting those windows and start cranking up the heat. With a new season on the horizon, unwanted guests will be popping up. The sniffles and sneezes, or worse, are coming. But don’t head for the cold medicine just yet; there’s plenty […]
One in four people say they don’t get enough sleep. About one person out of 10 say they experience chronic insomnia. According to the National Institutes of Health, the lack of sleep may be related to neurological conditions or from emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress syndrome. Of particular interest to chiropractors […]
Massage therapy can be a viable alternative for pain sufferers who are reluctant to take potentially addictive prescription pain medications. Addiction to opiates is a growing problem in the United States and Canada. Pain relief therapies, such as massage therapy, can be viable alternatives to the prescription pain medicines that often serve as a gateway […]
I don’t normally post personal stories, but today I feel compelled to share a quick story about functional fitness… This week I was at Home Hardware picking up four 20kg salt bags for our water softener. The lady at the cash called for “salt carry assistance” over the intercom, to which I responded that I […]
New moms want to give their babies everything they need to grow up healthy and strong — and the first six months are some of the most important, helping determine the course of their health trajectories. During this crucial time, there are many different ways that parents can help create a foundation for life-long health. […]