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Thoughts on issues affecting the chiropractic practice, patients and profession.

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How Yoga Can Help Ease Your Pain

Date: June 21, 2017

Yoga is a helpful tool for physical and mental well-being. It combines stretching, strength, and meditation to ease stress in the body and promote strength, flexibility, and relaxation. But, did you know yoga also has the potential to help you with your pain? There have been a number of studiesRead More

3 Ways to Promote Healthy Aging in Men

Date:  June 14, 2017

In honour of Father’s Day, we’d like to talk about men’s health. Sometimes, healthy living and healthy aging goes beyond diet, exercise, and not smoking. In a study of older and aging men, participants showed that engaging in activities that are social, productive, and physical have been shown to reduceRead More

5 Ways Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercises Are Different, and Why You Need Both

Date:  June 7, 2017

This past Saturday was National Health and Fitness Day, which is an initiative to make Canada “the fittest nation on earth!”1 It’s a great reminder of the importance of fitness every day, all year round! Today we’re letting you know about two different but equally important types of exercise toRead More

7 Ways Cigarette Smoking is Impacting Your Bones and Muscles

Date:  May 31, 2017

You’ve heard how smoking can negatively impact your lungs, but did you know it can also harm your bones and muscles? A 2013 study1 outlined some of the primary risks and outcomes linking cigarette smoking with spine, muscle, and nervous system disorders. Smoking affects the bones, making them weaker, whileRead More

10 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Sun and Heat

Date:  May 24, 2017

As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, the more time you are likely spending in the sun. Among the most vulnerable to both sun and heat illness are infants and young children.1,2 The sun is more powerful than you think!  It only takes 15 minutes to get aRead More

7 Ways to Fit Your Bike This Spring

Date:  May 17, 2017

Most people know you need a bike that you can step over and reach the pedals, but did you know there are several components that you can (and should) adjust to make your bike fit right? This is a practice pro cyclists know well but it is just as importantRead More

3 Ways to Invest in Yourself This Mother’s Day

Date:  May 10, 2017

We all recognize the important work that moms do. When so much responsibility rests on your shoulders, it’s important to take time for self-care and self-investment, and what better day to do that than on Mother’s Day. Investing in yourself is an opportunity to devote time to things that supportRead More

How much screen time has a negative impact on your child’s development?

Date:  May 3, 2017

Nowadays, even our children have tablets and smart phones, and they spend more and more time looking down at them. Spending too much time in front of a screen isn’t just a concern for adults with desk jobs. Sedentary screen time impacts children too. The amount of time you canRead More

Keeping It Green: 8 Benefits to Getting Fresh Air While You Exercise

Date:  April 26, 2017

Getting any type of exercise is good for your body, but did you know there are specific benefits to taking your workout outside? Not only is it a great way to boost your activity in the Spring, it’ll also help boost your mood. Here are a few of the mainRead More

3 Things You Need to Know About TMJ Pain

Date:  April 19, 2017

TMJ pain: if you’ve suffered from it, you probably already know what it is. If you haven’t, it may require a bit of visualization to make the connection. Some might say TMJ is jaw pain, or something that causes a clicking in your jaw when you open and close yourRead More