Do you ever take the time to just sit and listen to your body? Our bodies are incredibly smart but in our current “go-go” paced lifestyles, we often miss subtle (and not so subtle) cues that our bodies are trying to give us. Here are a few things to listen for: Body Talks: Pain Pain…
Get the facts on the latest diet trends High fat, low carb. Low carb, high protein. Six small meals per day versus three larger meals per day. Macro counting, calorie counting. It’s all very confusing, isn’t it? We live different lifestyles and have varying food preferences and tolerances as well as individual nutritional and caloric…
How To Pick The Best Running Shoe For Your Foot Type? When we run, there is a lot of force placed on the foot which then translates upwards to the rest of your body. More force is produced when we run on harder surfaces such as concrete and asphalt or when we run at higher…
Approximately 80% of North Americans are deficient in magnesium (Mg). But why? The fruits and vegetables we find at the grocery store today, even in the organic section, contain significantly lower amounts of minerals than 20 years ago. On top of that, the soils that our produce grows in are themselves depleted of this important…
New Parents and Wrist Pain If you’re a new parent, you likely spend a lot of time picking up, holding, carrying and cuddling your baby. As a new parent, you may experience all kinds of unfamiliar aches, pains and tension. You may also notice upper back and neck stiffness from breastfeeding; arm soreness from carrying…
Fitness Hacks for Your Health Whether you are an avid gym go-er or new to exercise, everyone goes through periods where it’s challenging to get motivated to exercise. Follow these fitness hacks to make exercising a breeze! 1. Make a Schedule: Sounds simple, and it is – but if you build exercise into your calendar,…
Why is it important to screen children for scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine causing a three-dimensional deformity that results in changes to the structure and function of the spine as well as the soft tissue surrounding it. When viewed from the front or back, the spine should look fairly straight. In…
Happy New Year! Life changed for all of us in 2020. Times will remain challenging for longer, but a new year still means a fresh start and a chance to set a positive tone for 2021. Many people see January as a time to reset the health button and heath-oriented goals, and resolutions usually top…
If you need a little help to keep your resolutions this year, consider these free apps. January finds people filled with good intentions to better themselves in all sorts of ways. Avoiding junk food, working out, and losing weight are very popular and virtuous New Year resolutions, but the truth is, that most people will…
Technology can be a pain in the neck! Do you ever feel like your head and your shoulders are becoming one? You’re probably using your smartphone all wrong. The distance between your ears and your shoulders is getting closer and closer together as the day goes on, posture worsens and stress levels increase. Did you…